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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 15:40 and lands at 07:45
• Latest: departs at 16:45 and lands at 08:50.

The flight takes about 16h 05m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Dubai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from San Francisco to Dubai takes 16h 05m, covering 8,084 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from San Francisco to Dubai range from £598 to £892, with an average of £739 over the past 12 months. Anything below £598 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the £739 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £536 return via Newark (EWR), compared with £788 for direct.

Emirates is the only airline operating San Francisco to Dubai flights. 76% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Dubai flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £416, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £20 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• AMEX
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from San Francisco to Dubai usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Dubai route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from San Francisco to Dubai. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £717 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £785, a difference of £68.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Emirates operates flights between San Francisco and Dubai.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 04m, compared to 21h 17m via Istanbul (IST) and 22h 10m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Dubai is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco (Gulf Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.