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£342 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 23/11. 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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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

Sat, 22 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
United Airlines Logo
02:15 - 09:34DXB-SFO
43h 19m1 stop
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14:45 - 19:40SFO-DXB
40h 55m1 stop
£641United Airlines
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Mon, 10 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
United Airlines Logo
02:15 - 15:29DXB-SFO
25h 14m1 stop
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08:30 - 19:40SFO-DXB
23h 10m2 stops
£641United Airlines
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Tue, 23 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:20 - 14:40DXB-SFO
39h 20m1 stop
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16:30 - 09:00SFO-DXB
28h 30m1 stop
£661Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, 13 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 18:29DXB-SFO
36h 59m2 stops
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21:15 - 13:00SFO-DXB
27h 45m2 stops
£682Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 11 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
SAUDIA Logo
22:30 - 13:05DXB-SFO
50h 35m2 stops
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22:55 - 16:45SFO-DXB
29h 50m2 stops
£694SAUDIA
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Wed, 11 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
British Airways Logo
02:15 - 16:00DXB-SFO
24h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
21:40 - 23:45SFO-DXB
39h 05m1 stop
£698British Airways
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Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:20 - 15:40DXB-SFO
39h 20m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:30 - 09:00SFO-DXB
28h 30m1 stop
£714Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, 14 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:30 - 18:43DXB-SFO
32h 13m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 13:00SFO-DXB
32h 55m2 stops
£719Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
British Airways Logo
02:15 - 16:00DXB-SFO
24h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
14:40 - 07:40SFO-DXB
30h 00m2 stops
£722British Airways
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Sun, 23 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
SAUDIA Logo
23:00 - 13:05DXB-SFO
26h 05m2 stops
SAUDIA Logo
15:35 - 04:55SFO-DXB
25h 20m2 stops
£734SAUDIA
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Enjoy fast, free Wi-Fi and dining options at DXB.
For a smooth arrival at SFO, BART offers easy transit.
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 19% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
£641
Overall average: £899
United Airlines
Sat 22/11Mon 8/12
DXB - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£1,150
Typical prices: £1,121-£1,373
Emirates
Thu 12/3Mon 16/3
DXB - SFO • Direct
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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 £731 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,188 and £1,098 respectively.

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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Dubai to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Dubai to San Francisco

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£311
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Dubai to San Francisco

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 £311 for a one-way ticket and £641 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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Dubai Intl to San Francisco

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