Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco from £516

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SFO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco

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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 27 January 2026.

Fri 6/1120:30
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops34h 01m
SAUDIA
Tue 10/1122:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops34h 45m
SAUDIA
Deal found 25/1£626
Wed 11/311:20
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop39h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 18/317:30
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/1£629
Fri 30/111:20
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop39h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 9/216:30
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/1£649
Wed 15/404:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/822:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1£659
Thu 26/211:20
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop39h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 5/316:30
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/1£688
Sat 14/201:55
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 55m
KLM
Tue 24/314:55
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop22h 06m
KLM
Deal found 25/1£690
Tue 10/301:30
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 55m
Air France
Wed 18/313:05
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops23h 15m
Air France
Deal found 25/1£691
Wed 15/401:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
KLM
Tue 11/815:05
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
KLM
Deal found 25/1£692
Tue 7/401:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Thu 23/413:45
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Deal found 26/1£694
Thu 29/101:30
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 55m
KLM
Sun 8/214:05
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops21h 56m
KLM
Deal found 26/1£695
Tue 7/401:00
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Tue 21/407:05
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops28h 30m
Delta
Deal found 26/1£696
Thu 29/101:55
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops26h 03m
KLM
Mon 9/215:40
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop23h 20m
KLM
Deal found 26/1£698

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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£629

One-way from

£519

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£1,086
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 11/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 50m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
KLM
  • KLM
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 55m total
  • Dubai to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£78 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 January 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 27 January 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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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Thu 26/2

11:20-14:40

1 stop39h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

16:30-09:00

1 stop28h 30m

£688

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 7/4

01:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

09:20-22:35

2 stops26h 15m

£696

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 25/2

01:55-15:51

2 stops25h 56m

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

13:55-00:01

1 stop22h 06m

£701

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/2

01:55-16:09

2 stops26h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

13:05-23:20

2 stops23h 15m

£702

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/3

01:55-16:03

2 stops25h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

13:05-23:20

2 stops23h 15m

£706

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/2

01:30-13:25

1 stop23h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

11:02-03:00

2 stops27h 58m

£706

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/2

01:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

08:55-09:00

2 stops36h 05m

£709

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/2

06:45-22:54

2 stops28h 09m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

13:15-03:00

2 stops25h 45m

£712

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/3

01:55-23:00

2 stops32h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

09:15-00:01

2 stops27h 46m

£715

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/3

01:55-12:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

19:20-09:00

2 stops26h 40m

£715

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 23 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 £562). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £692). 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 27 January 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 KLM fly from Dubai to San Francisco in about 25h 18m. 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 £562). Flying from Dubai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £692). 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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