Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from £533

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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£562

One-way from

£533

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£809
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 30/10-3/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 19m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
ITA Airways
  • ITA Airways
  • 17/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 15m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£95 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco

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 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1023:00DXB - SFO
2 stops30h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1122:50SFO - DXB
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£562
Fri 19/920:30DXB - SFO
2 stops34h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/922:55SFO - DXB
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£574
Fri 31/1022:30DXB - SFO
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1115:40SFO - DXB
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£581
Tue 2/1223:00DXB - SFO
2 stops35h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/122:55SFO - DXB
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£612
Mon 29/922:30DXB - SFO
2 stops33h 04mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1022:55SFO - DXB
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£623
Thu 23/1001:50DXB - SFO
1 stop22h 35mITA Airways
Sat 8/1115:05SFO - DXB
1 stop40h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 15/9£630
Thu 18/1211:20DXB - SFO
1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 1/116:30SFO - DXB
1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/9£638
Fri 31/1011:20DXB - SFO
1 stop39h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 7/1116:30SFO - DXB
1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/9£639
Fri 7/1122:30DXB - SFO
2 stops29h 41mSAUDIA
Sun 16/1122:55SFO - DXB
2 stops26h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 15/9£640
Sat 4/1015:45DXB - SFO
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1017:30SFO - DXB
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£657
Thu 16/1001:55DXB - SFO
1 stop23h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/1110:45SFO - DXB
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9£666

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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 17 September 2025.
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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Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/10

23:00-23:23

2 stops35h 23m

San Francisco

Fri 31/10

21:30-13:00

2 stops28h 30m

£574

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 31/10

22:30-19:30

2 stops32h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

15:40-13:00

2 stops33h 20m

£581

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 23/12

11:20-14:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

16:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

£639

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/10

01:55-14:43

1 stop23h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

10:45-19:40

1 stop20h 55m

£666

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 14/11

16:00-16:45

2 stops36h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

15:45-16:00

2 stops36h 15m

£670

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/10

01:55-17:19

2 stops26h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

08:35-18:35

2 stops23h 00m

£678

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/10

01:55-15:30

2 stops24h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 28/10

08:30-19:40

2 stops24h 10m

£678

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/10

01:55-13:50

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 19/10

06:35-18:35

2 stops25h 00m

£678

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/11

02:15-15:29

1 stop25h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

09:05-19:40

2 stops22h 35m

£678

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 17/11

02:15-15:29

1 stop25h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 25/11

10:45-19:40

1 stop20h 55m

£678

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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 12 September 2025.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 17 September 2025.

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.

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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 and United Airlines fly from Dubai to San Francisco in about 23h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 32m. There are 8084 mi between Dubai and San Francisco. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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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