DXB - SFO

£529 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dubai to San Francisco departing on 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dubai to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dubai to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£628
Overall average: £1,116
SAUDIA
Tue 28/4Tue 5/5
DXB - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£1,127
Typical prices: £1,102-£1,278
Emirates
Mon 30/3Mon 13/4
DXB - SFO • Direct
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You can fly direct with Emirates. Average duration is 16h 50m
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Cheapest • Avg £706 (return)
Shortest trip • 18h 57m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Dubai to San Francisco (DXB-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dubai to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May
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23:00 - 21:23
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33h 23m
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22:55 - 21:30
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35h 35m
2 stops
£628Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
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23:00 - 21:23
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SFO
33h 23m
2 stops
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07:05 - 19:30
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25h 25m
2 stops
£631Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Tue, 5 May
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01:50 - 13:15
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22h 25m
1 stop
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15:15 - 19:20
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41h 05m
1 stop
£633ITA Airways
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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23:00 - 21:23
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33h 23m
2 stops
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23:55 - 19:30
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DXB
32h 35m
2 stops
£633Multiple Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
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00:50 - 15:25
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SFO
25h 35m
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23:52 - 18:35
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31h 43m
2 stops
£640United Airlines
Sat, 16 May - Thu, 28 May
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06:00 - 21:19
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26h 19m
2 stops
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16:55 - 09:45
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29h 50m
2 stops
£649SAUDIA
Wed, 15 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
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00:50 - 19:00
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29h 10m
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23:52 - 18:35
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31h 43m
2 stops
£661United Airlines
Mon, 6 Jul - Tue, 7 Jul
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01:20 - 16:15
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25h 55m
1 stop
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23:30 - 18:35
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32h 05m
2 stops
£667United Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May
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11:25 - 21:25
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21h 00m
1 stop
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23:15 - 06:35
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20h 20m
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£672Multiple Airlines
Mon, 30 Mar - Tue, 14 Apr
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18:15 - 23:09
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39h 54m
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07:25 - 04:35
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34h 10m
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£675Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Dubai to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dubai to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost £735 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,347 and £1,179 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dubai to San Francisco?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £749 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dubai to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dubai to San Francisco

 
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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Dubai to San Francisco

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£529
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Dubai to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Dubai to San Francisco

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to San Francisco was £529 for a one-way ticket and £628 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dubai to San Francisco?

    Dubai and San Francisco are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Dubai from Dubai Intl and will be arriving at San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dubai to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dubai to San Francisco flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dubai to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Dubai to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dubai to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dubai to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Dubai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dubai to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Dubai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dubai Intl to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dubai Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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