Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from C$ 743
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Dubai Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to DubaiExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2025.
Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 October 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Thu 22/1
6:25 a.m.-7:40 p.m.
2 stops25h 15m
Dubai Intl
Wed 28/1
1:50 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
1 stop26h 40m
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Fri 16/1
6:25 a.m.-7:40 p.m.
2 stops25h 15m
Dubai Intl
Fri 30/1
1:50 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
1 stop26h 40m
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sat 17/1
6:25 a.m.-7:40 p.m.
2 stops25h 15m
Dubai Intl
Sat 24/1
1:50 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
1 stop26h 40m
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Sun 15/2
8:30 a.m.-7:40 p.m.
2 stops23h 10m
Dubai Intl
Mon 23/2
1:50 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
1 stop26h 40m
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Thu 22/1
8:35 a.m.-7:40 p.m.
2 stops23h 05m
Dubai Intl
Sat 24/1
1:50 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
1 stop26h 40m
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Mon 10/11
8:25 a.m.-10:15 p.m.
2 stops25h 50m
Dubai Intl
Tue 18/11
1:30 a.m.-9:22 p.m.
2 stops31h 52m
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Wed 14/1
11:59 p.m.-7:40 p.m.
2 stops31h 41m
Dubai Intl
Thu 22/1
1:50 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
1 stop26h 40m
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Thu 22/1
7:25 a.m.-7:40 p.m.
2 stops24h 15m
Dubai Intl
Sun 25/1
1:50 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
2 stops31h 40m
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Tue 3/2
8:35 a.m.-7:40 p.m.
2 stops23h 05m
Dubai Intl
Thu 12/2
1:30 a.m.-3:55 p.m.
1 stop26h 25m
San FranciscoDubai
SFO - DXB
SFODXB
San Francisco
Mon 10/11
10:59 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
2 stops29h 46m
Dubai Intl
Mon 17/11
7:25 p.m.-6:29 p.m.
2 stops35h 04m
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Dubai
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of C$ 961). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,459). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to DXB?
When flying from San Francisco to Dubai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 52% versus a flight in the afternoon.
How often are flights from San Francisco to Dubai delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Dubai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Dubai flights?
Over the past year, Emirates has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Dubai on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Dubai?
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 16m.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Dubai?
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 16m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Dubai?
Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 28m.
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