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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Dubai, 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 San Francisco to Dubai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from San Francisco to Dubai - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Dubai, 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 San Francisco to Dubai is February, where tickets cost £728 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is £1,284 and £1,268 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 59 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Dubai?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Dubai.
There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to Dubai direct and that is Emirates. The best one-way deal found from Emirates for the route is £827.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Dubai per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from San Francisco and lands in Dubai, with an average flight time of 15h 35m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Dubai?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Dubai?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 17:05 and will be landing in Dubai at 19:40.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Dubai?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Dubai jets off at 17:05 and lands at 19:40.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Dubai

Low season

August

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Dubai 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 San Francisco to Dubai

  • What’s the most efficient transport from Dubai International Airport to Central Dubai?

    The most efficient transport from Dubai International to Central Dubai is Dubai Metro Red or Green train service from Terminals 1 & 3. There are a few RTA bus routes services downtown locations and Skybus offers coach transport from the airport terminals to select city centre accommodations. Airport taxi, car hire services and pick-ups via Uber or Careem are also available.

  • What facilities/services does Dubai International Airport offer to disabled travellers?

    Persons with Reduced Mobility, or Persons of Determination as they are known locally, can receive wheelchairs and/or escort service when they arrive at Dubai International through Immigration and Customs. Lifts, toilets with accessible features and specially-designed taxis are also available for your convenience.

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

    The Boeing 777-200LR is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Dubai flight route.

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

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

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

    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 San Francisco to Dubai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Dubai?

    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 Dubai with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Dubai from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Dubai to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £353 or less one-way.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the gateway to the Bay Area of California and is located approximately 13 miles (21 km) from the city centre. Turkish Airlines offers frequent one-stop departures from San Francisco to Dubai International Airport (DXB) via Istanbul, while Lufthansa service requires connections at Frankfurt. United Airlines also operates service from its operational base at SFO with stopovers at Frankfurt.
  • Bay-Area Rapid Transit (BART) offers transport to the SFO BART Station at International Terminal (G Gates). SamTrans Public Bus Service operates 24/7 service via Routes 292 and 398 to International Terminal. If you’re travelling from San Jose, Caltrain provides commuter transport to SFO via Millbrae Station. Airporter is a private coach service with connections to SFO from Marin, Napa and Sacramento counties.
  • It’s a long flight from San Francisco to Dubai so why not relax and enjoy some complimentary refreshments at an airport lounge before you fly out? Passengers flying with Air France and KLM can enjoy a meal at the Air France-KLM Lounge, Concourse A, International Terminal. United Club welcomes its frequent flyers at International Terminal Concourse G while the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is located before security at Concourse A. Non-members can purchase day passes at the door.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Dubai?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Dubai Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates

Emirates

Tuesday

Emirates

Emirates

Wednesday

Emirates

Emirates

Thursday

Emirates

Emirates

Friday

Emirates

Emirates

Saturday

Emirates

Emirates

Sunday

Emirates

Emirates

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Emirates

Emirates

Tuesday

Emirates

Emirates

Wednesday

Emirates

Emirates

Thursday

Emirates

Emirates

Friday

Emirates

Emirates

Saturday

Emirates

Emirates

Sunday

Emirates

Emirates

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Dubai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Dubai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 4064 reviews
8.3entertainment
8.1comfort
8.3crew
8.2boarding
7.9food
Airline reviews

Flight was delayed and no information was provided what was new time Change gate 3 times at Madina airport First gate was 113 Second gate was 204 And last gate was 113 again

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024MED - DXB
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Flight was delayed and no information was provided what was new time Change gate 3 times at Madina airport First gate was 113 Second gate was 204 And last gate was 113 again

Emirates is always great experience, however, they should reopen their lounge in Istanbul. The IGA lounge is not worth it

I liked everything accept the delay try to improve in that area

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

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