$471 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai (DXB)

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dubai (SFO-DXB)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $471 for one-way flights and $722 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Eastern Airlines
Mon, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 31
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$722 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$722
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $722 found 4 hours ago
Saudia
Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 4
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$738 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$738
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Saudia flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $738 found 9 hours ago
Air India
Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 25
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$800 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$800
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air India flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $800 found 3 days ago
Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$801 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$801
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $801 found 1 hour ago
Delta
Tue, Jul 29 - Wed, Oct 1
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$821 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$821
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jul 29 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Wed, Oct 1, priced at $821 found 2 days ago
Air China
Sat, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 2
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$826 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$826
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Air China flight, departing Sat, Nov 29 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Tue, Dec 2, priced at $826 found 4 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$863 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$863
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 24 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $863 found 3 hours ago
KLM
Wed, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 8
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$913 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$913
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Wed, Nov 26 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $913 found 22 hours ago
Air France
Wed, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 14
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$952 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$952
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Fri, Nov 14, priced at $952 found 3 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$960 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$960
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $960 found 1 hour ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai (DXB)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $719 - $1,112 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai (DXB)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Dubai Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air France, Air India, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Delta, Emirates, ITA Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$722
Distance
8090 mi
Average flight time
14 hours 35 mins

San Francisco to Dubai Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Dubai

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Dubai are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Dubai

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Dubai in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $471 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Dubai flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Dubai airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) cost?
You'll find cheap return flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) starting at $963. Grab your seat and set off on your next adventure. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Emirates flight leaving SFO on July 27 2025 and touching down at DXB. The price was last updated on July 4 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to DXB?
The cheapest flights from SFO to DXB are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB)?
Catch a nonstop flight with Emirates and journey straight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SFO to DXB?
Currently, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from SFO to DXB is Emirates. You can jet off on this route from $792. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SFO on August 31 2025. Prices were last updated on July 4 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB)?
On average, only 1 direct flight departs each day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB). Want additional options? Use Expedia's filters to find flights with layovers and add a new stop to your trip.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB)?
Flights between SFO and DXB are busiest at 3 PM. If you're after a more relaxed experience and possibly cheaper tickets, look for a time outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to DXB?
Saturday has the most flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB). Consider leaving on this day and you'll have a greater chance of finding a schedule that works for you.
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB)?
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)'s first flight to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) departs at approximately 3:40PM UTC-8. With a total journey time of 15h 45m, you'll land at around 7:25PM UTC+4.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB)?
The average flight time from SFO to DXB is 15 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 8,100 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SFO to DXB?
With 80% of journeys generally arriving as scheduled, Emirates has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB). To check your flight status and get notified if anything changes, head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB)?
Book a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the risk of delays and cancellations. Departures after this time are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Dubai from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you're boarding a direct flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai, Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from SFO to DXB shortly before your getaway is typically more expensive. However, if there's some wiggle room with your departure dates and times, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB)?
Typically, you can modify or cancel your SFO to DXB flight. However, additional charges may apply, especially if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's rules and fees on flight changes, or if you'd like further information, visit our Customer Service portal.

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