Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from £453

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Mon 20/416:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/422:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£610
Mon 27/422:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/523:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£612
Fri 6/1116:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops38h 31m
SAUDIA
Tue 10/1122:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 45m
SAUDIA
Deal found 2/2£625
Mon 2/320:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops38h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/322:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£628
Wed 18/211:20
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop39h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 22/216:30
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/2£631
Thu 26/223:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/316:05
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£631
Tue 10/221:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/222:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£634
Tue 10/211:20
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop39h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 17/216:30
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1£648
Tue 28/421:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/822:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£654
Sun 3/502:30
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/517:55
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£667
Thu 5/323:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/422:55
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£680

Find flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£610

One-way from

£453

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£1,161
20/4-27/4
  • 20/4-27/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 34m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
Air India
  • Air India
  • 12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 45m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£76 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Dubai

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Route

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Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/2

11:20-14:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

17:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

£648

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/3

21:00-18:38

2 stops33h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

22:55-19:00

2 stops33h 05m

£648

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/2

11:20-14:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

17:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

£648

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/3

23:00-18:38

2 stops31h 38m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

22:55-19:30

2 stops33h 35m

£680

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/5

04:05-01:23

2 stops32h 18m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

23:55-12:00

2 stops25h 05m

£682

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/2

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

14:20-00:01

2 stops22h 41m

£696

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/2

02:00-15:35

2 stops25h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

18:20-08:30

2 stops26h 10m

£697

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/3

23:00-19:39

2 stops32h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

22:55-13:00

2 stops27h 05m

£697

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/3

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

14:55-00:01

1 stop22h 06m

£698

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/3

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

14:55-00:01

1 stop22h 06m

£698

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Dubai to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of £563). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £691). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dubai to San Francisco as you normally would.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Dubai to San Francisco flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Dubai to San Francisco?

    Airlines like Virgin Atlantic fly from Dubai to San Francisco in about 39h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 8084 mi between Dubai and San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of £563). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £691). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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