International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dubai International Airport (DXB). 8,090 miles, 15h 50m nonstop.
SFO to DXB at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 8,090 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 15h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLUAASEK4 airlinesDelta, United, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 7all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 11h aheadDubai vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Dubai
Round trips from $533
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Dubai
4 airlines fly nonstop with 7 departures a day combined, plus 32 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- EKEmiratesNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY · first checked bag from $40
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHX, PHL, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via MDE, SAL · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $75
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- ETEthiopian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ADD · first checked bag included
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via MXP · first checked bag from $70
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, MCO, LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via BOG · first checked bag from $45
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW, OSL · first checked bag from $80
- PRPhilippine AirlinesConnecting via MNL · first checked bag included
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldConnecting via DOH · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, TIJ, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Los Angeles (LAX)AAB62 airlines
- New York (JFK)AAB62 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Delta, United, Alaska and Emirates all fly SFO to DXB nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $533; September 2026 is the most expensive at $779 and up, a difference of $246 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Dubai is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 11 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Dubai: Skyscrapers, souks and a hub to half the world
Dubai is a destination and a doorway: Emirates flies nonstop from a dozen US cities and connects to India, Africa and Southeast Asia. The Burj Khalifa, desert safaris, beach resorts and the old creek's souks fill a stopover of two days or a week.
Best time to visit: November–March is warm and pleasant (70s–80s°F) — peak season. April and October are hot but bearable; May–September is extremely hot and humid, with the lowest hotel rates.
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Search San Francisco to DubaiSan Francisco to Dubai: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dubai?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 15h 50m gate to gate, covering 8,090 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to DXB?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Emirates operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai (DXB), with 7 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MEX, LAX and JFK.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Dubai?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai (DXB), starting at $533 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Dubai flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Dubai?
Dubai is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and DXB on Asia/Dubai time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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