Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dubai
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September 22 - September 29
SFO - Dubai
$916
$776
Round trip
November 16 - November 23
SFO - Dubai
$974
$788
Round trip
September 1 - September 8
SFO - Dubai
$887
$789
Round trip
October 20 - October 27
SFO - Dubai
$1,039
$789
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September 21 - September 28
SFO - Dubai
$916
$790
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September 8 - September 23
SFO - Dubai
$872
$790
Round trip
November 10 - November 18
SFO - Dubai
$972
$790
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October 6 - October 20
SFO - Dubai
$1,016
$793
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November 10 - November 24
SFO - Dubai
$984
$793
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November 2 - November 13
SFO - Dubai
$982
$793
Round trip
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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Dubai
How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Dubai
Regular price: $799 - $1,396
Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from San Francisco to Dubai.
The regular price range for this route is $799 to $1396. The current lowest deal is $776 with Qatar Airways, for travel from Sep 22-Sep 29.
now $776
Low $799
High $1,396
The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dubai
The cheapest month to fly from SFO to DXB is January, with a median price of $504. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1987. Prices are generally lower from January to November.
January
Flights from $504
July
Flights from $1,987
Direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Emirates Airlines
Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Dubai
Wed, Jul 29
SFO - Dubai
San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)
$933
$831
One-way
Tue, Aug 4
SFO - Dubai
San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$1,062
$841
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
SFO - Dubai
San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$1,062
$841
One-way
Thu, Aug 6
SFO - Dubai
San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$1,065
$840
One-way
Fri, Aug 7
SFO - Dubai
San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$1,068
$840
One-way
Sun, Aug 9
SFO - Dubai
San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)
KLM
$1,018
$831
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Dec 1 - Dec 14
$1,181 → $818
31%
Dec 3 - Dec 7
$1,185 → $826
30%
Dec 1 - Dec 12
$1,180 → $831
30%
Dec 1 - Dec 13
$1,180 → $831
30%
Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Dubai
San Francisco - Dubai route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from San Francisco to Dubai are below the typical level, with a median price of $1229.
📅 Best time to fly
January is historically cheapest at $504
Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Dubai, with a median price of $504.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights typically take 26h 37m
Connecting flights from San Francisco to Dubai typically take 26h 37m, with 1 stopover.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route
Connecting flights are dominant, making up 89.3% of deals from San Francisco to Dubai.
🏆 Airline highlight
Emirates Airlines offers direct flights
Emirates Airlines is an option for direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent, appearing daily
Deals for flights from San Francisco to Dubai are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.
San Francisco main airports to depart from
San Francisco International (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is a major hub for flights from San Francisco to Dubai.
📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$776
Dubai main airports to arrive at
Dubai International (DXB)
Dubai International is a primary arrival airport for flights from San Francisco to Dubai.
📍 ~10 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$776
Al Maktoum International (DWC)
Al Maktoum International is an alternative arrival airport for flights from San Francisco to Dubai.
📍 ~30 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1887
Dubai Bus Station (XNB)
Dubai Bus Station is an arrival option for ground transport to Dubai from San Francisco.
📍 ~7 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)
Sharjah International (SHJ)
Sharjah International is an alternative arrival airport for flights from San Francisco to Dubai.
📍 ~25 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$801
Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative
Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Zayed International Airport is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and excellent highway access.
📍 ~135 km from Dubai (reachable by car, but travel time can exceed 90 minutes).
💸 Flights from ~$834
Ras Al Khaimah International (RKT)
Ras Al Khaimah International is the closest alternative for northern Dubai, offering easier navigation and shorter check-in times.
📍 ~100 km from Dubai (reachable by car).
💸 Flights from ~$1957
Al Ain International (AAN)
Al Ain International is located within the UAE, avoiding border formalities, with straightforward road access from Dubai.
📍 ~130 km from Dubai (reachable by car).
💸 Flights from ~$1939
Fujairah International Airport (FJR)
Fujairah International Airport is a domestic alternative within reasonable driving distance, useful for specific regional connections.
📍 ~120 km from Dubai (reachable by car, often through mountainous terrain).
💸 Flights from ~$2053
Muscat International (MCT)
Muscat International is a major regional hub, offering an alternative for long-haul routes if UAE airports are unavailable.
📍 ~350 km from Dubai (reachable by car, requires international border crossing).
💸 Flights from ~$1168
Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dubai
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$3,969
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$6,114
$3,969
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$3,969
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$6,118
$3,969
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$6,025
$4,025
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$6,129
$4,025
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$2,357
$1,981
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
89% AI deal score
$2,306
$1,981
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$6,046
$4,469
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$4,469
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$4,469
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$4,469
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$6,162
$4,469
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$4,469
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$4,469
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$6,170
$4,469
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