Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Dubai?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai are available, though they represent a small portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 9.4% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This analysis is based on data observed over a 90-day period.

What's the flight time from San Francisco to Dubai?

The typical direct flight time from San Francisco to Dubai is 16 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 13020 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 22 hours and 50 minutes. This translates to 985 minutes for direct flights and 1370 minutes for flights with one stop.

How often do San Francisco to Dubai flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Dubai route tend to drop frequently. This route is classified as experiencing frequent price fluctuations. Travelers can typically find opportunities for price drops, based on observations over a 30-day period.

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San Francisco to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Dubai

For those planning cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai, fares typically range from $919 to $1696, with a median price of $1362. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount can be challenging.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dubai, the data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $504. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $598. Another relatively inexpensive option is August, where the median fare stands at $822.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Dubai takes approximately 26h 37m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 13,020 kilometers. Given the considerable distance, itineraries often involve layovers.

When flying from San Francisco to Dubai, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 9.4% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find available flights.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Dubai

Regular price: $753 - $1,435

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Dubai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Dubai is typically between $753 and $1435. The current lowest deal is $727 with Alitalia, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 14.

now $727

Low $753

High $1,435

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dubai

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Dubai 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

Cheapest

Flights from $504

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,987

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Dubai

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dubai

San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)

Qatar Airways

$909

$817

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dubai

San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)

Qatar Airways

$970

$851

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dubai

San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)

Air India Limited

$1,054

$846

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dubai

San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)

Qatar Airways

$912

$827

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dubai

San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)

Qatar Airways

$909

$822

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dubai

San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)

Qatar Airways

$906

$827

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Dubai

15 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 14

$1,109 → $828

25%

14 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 13

$1,110 → $836

25%

13 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 12

$1,109 → $847

24%

7 nights

Dec 31 - Jan 7

$1,144 → $890

22%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Dubai

San Francisco - Dubai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level for the SFO to DXB route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for prices around $504

Historically, January, February, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a flight duration of 26h 37m

The median flight duration for SFO to DXB is 26 hours and 37 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90.6% of recent flight options, typically with 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Emirates Airlines has offered direct flights on the SFO to DXB route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from SFO to DXB are a frequent occurrence.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Dubai.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$726

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International Airport is a primary gateway for travelers flying into Dubai from San Francisco.

📍 ~11 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$725

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a major international hub within the UAE, offering extensive global connectivity.

📍 ~120 km from Dubai (reachable by car, though ~1.5 to 2 hours drive depending on traffic)

💸 Flights from ~$918

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Feb 17

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

92% AI deal score

$2,549

$1,912

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From SFO

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Feb 24

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

92% AI deal score

$2,523

$1,912

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From SFO

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Nov 29

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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$5,634

$4,246

Save $1,388

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From SFO

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Nov 26

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

90% AI deal score

$5,461

$4,290

Save $1,171

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Feb 22

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

90% AI deal score

$6,121

$4,620

Save $1,501

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Feb 22

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

90% AI deal score

$6,112

$4,620

Save $1,492

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Feb 22

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

90% AI deal score

$5,974

$4,620

Save $1,354

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Nov 19

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

89% AI deal score

$5,338

$4,290

Save $1,048

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Nov 28

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

89% AI deal score

$5,534

$4,364

Save $1,170

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Feb 01

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

89% AI deal score

$5,601

$4,620

Save $981

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Feb 02

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

89% AI deal score

$5,714

$4,620

Save $1,094

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Feb 02

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

89% AI deal score

$5,729

$4,620

Save $1,109

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Dubai are found when booking 14-27 days in advance, with an average price of $1239. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $1340. Prices tend to increase for bookings made 28-59 days ahead, averaging $1450. Even last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of departure can be higher, with an average price of $1426.

A flight from San Francisco to Dubai is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $919. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $1362. Prices typically range, with 75% of fares being $1696 or less. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, January and February are the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Dubai, with median prices of $504 and $598 respectively. August also shows a relatively lower median price of $822. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1362 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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San Francisco to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Dubai

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Dubai

Regular price: $753 - $1,435

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Dubai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Dubai is typically between $753 and $1435. The current lowest deal is $727 with Alitalia, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 14.

now $727

Low $753

High $1,435

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dubai

January

Cheapest

Flights from $504

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,987

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Dubai

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dubai

San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)

Qatar Airways

$909

$817

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dubai

San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)

Qatar Airways

$970

$851

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dubai

San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)

Air India Limited

$1,054

$846

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dubai

San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)

Qatar Airways

$912

$827

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dubai

San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)

Qatar Airways

$909

$822

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Dubai

San Francisco (SFO) - Dubai (DXB)

Qatar Airways

$906

$827

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Dubai

15 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 14

$1,109 → $828

25%

14 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 13

$1,110 → $836

25%

13 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 12

$1,109 → $847

24%

7 nights

Dec 31 - Jan 7

$1,144 → $890

22%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Dubai

San Francisco - Dubai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level for the SFO to DXB route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for prices around $504

Historically, January, February, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a flight duration of 26h 37m

The median flight duration for SFO to DXB is 26 hours and 37 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90.6% of recent flight options, typically with 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Emirates Airlines has offered direct flights on the SFO to DXB route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from SFO to DXB are a frequent occurrence.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Dubai.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$726

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International Airport is a primary gateway for travelers flying into Dubai from San Francisco.

📍 ~11 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$725

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a major international hub within the UAE, offering extensive global connectivity.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

89% AI deal score

$5,729

$4,620

Save $1,109

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dubai

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai

San Francisco to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Dubai

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Dubai

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dubai

Direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Dubai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Dubai

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Dubai

San Francisco - Dubai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for prices around $504

Expect a flight duration of 26h 37m

Connecting flights are dominant

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dubai

Best Elite deals to Dubai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

How early should I book San Francisco to Dubai flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Dubai flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Dubai?

What's the flight time from San Francisco to Dubai?

How often do San Francisco to Dubai flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Dubai from other cities

San Francisco to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Dubai

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Dubai

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dubai

Direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Dubai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Dubai

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Dubai

San Francisco - Dubai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for prices around $504

Expect a flight duration of 26h 37m

Connecting flights are dominant

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dubai

Best Elite deals to Dubai

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Feb 24

Nov 29

Nov 26

Feb 22

Feb 22

Feb 22

Nov 19

Nov 28

Feb 01

Feb 02

Feb 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

How early should I book San Francisco to Dubai flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Dubai flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai?