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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Dubai to San Francisco

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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 May, where tickets cost ₹ 86,460 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 126,019 and ₹ 123,082 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dubai to San Francisco?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at ₹ 95,128 on average.

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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.

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 are the most popular layovers between Dubai and San Francisco?

    Depending on the airline, passengers on connecting flights from Dubai to San Francisco will have different stopovers. For instance, passengers on British Airways will have a stopover at London Heathrow (LHR) Airport, while passengers on Turkish Airlines will stop at Istanbul Airport (IST). The layover time lasts from 1 hour up to 9 hours.

  • Which airline flying from Dubai to San Francisco has the most favorable carry-on policy?

    The carry-on allowance size for Dubai to San Francisco flights will depend on the ticket booked and the airline. Emirates airline allows economy class passengers one free carry-on bag with 22 x 15 x 8 cm in dimension and not exceeding 15 lb. Business and first-class passengers can carry one carry-on bag of up to 15 lbs and a personal item not exceeding 18 x 14 x 8 inches.

  • Why should I upgrade to first class when flying from Dubai to San Francisco Island?

    Consider booking a business or first-class ticket for the long-haul trip from Dubai to San Francisco. Most airlines provide first-class tickets with superior services for a more comfortable journey. Emirates airline has the most suitable first-class benefits which include more comfortable seats with privacy and extra legroom, access to private lounges, fully lie-flat seats, personal dining service, and entertainment.

  • Which airline traveling from Dubai to San Francisco is more sustainable?

    If you want to fly sustainably from Dubai to San Francisco, consider booking Turkish Airlines. It has implemented initiatives like minimizing waste through recycling, noise pollution reduction, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Turkish Airlines Dubai to San Francisco flights have up to 43% less carbon emission.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dubai to San Francisco

  • Flights departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to San Francisco will use different terminals depending on the airline. For instance, British Airways and Turkish Airlines will use Terminal 1, while Emirates will use Terminal 3. Terminals are connected through a transit area, making movements to your departure terminal easier.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers car rental services from renowned car rental agencies. Some car rental companies providing onsite services from the airport include Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, and Hertz. Passengers will use the Air Train Blue Line shuttles near the baggage claim to access the car rental center, a short distance from the terminal.
  • Passengers traveling from Dubai to San Francisco can opt to use (SFO) as their destination airport. SFO also serves other neighboring cities for both departing and arrival flights. Some cities it serves include Millbrae, San Bruno, Hillsborough, San Mateo, and Burlingame, all located within 12 miles.
  • For Dubai to San Francisco flights, British Airways offers the most convenient accessibility services to passengers with special needs. It provides free wheelchairs for mobility-limited passengers when boarding and getting around. Visually impaired passengers can request an escort to guide them through departure and arrival.
  • Most airlines with flights from Dubai to San Francisco allow passengers to bring pets in the cabin. United Airlines does not have weight and breed limitations. However, the pets must be in a special carrier. The maximum dimensions are 7 x 17 x 12 inches for a hard-sided carrier and 11 x 18 x 11 inches for a soft carrier.

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai Intl to San Francisco?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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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Direct returns

San Francisco to Dubai Intl

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Emirates

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Dubai to San Francisco

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