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Dubai San Francisco
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Mon, 19 Aug DXB - SFO
Tue, 20 Aug SFO - DXB
£4088 £4055
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Dubai San Francisco
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Thu, 19 Sep DXB - SFO
£552 £540
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Dubai San Francisco
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Fri, 09 Aug DXB - SFO
Sat, 10 Aug SFO - DXB
£1302 £1292
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
34% Trains are 34% more expensive in San Francisco than in Dubai.
Dubai £1.48
San Francisco £1.98
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
109% The average meal is 109% more expensive in San Francisco than in Dubai.
Dubai £9.28
San Francisco £19.43
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.29 USD
1 USD = 0.78 GBP
Last checked on 27 July 2024
Distance: 8090 miles
Dubai airports
Dubai International Airport (DXB) How far from city centre: 12 miles
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) How far from city centre: 20 miles
Jebel Ali Free Zone (ZJF) How far from city centre: 10 miles
Minhad Ab (NHD) How far from city centre: 31 miles
Dubai Creek Spb (DCG) How far from city centre: 12 miles
Al Maktoum International (DWC) How far from city centre: 13 miles
San Francisco airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city centre: 11 miles
San Jose Mnpl (SJC) How far from city centre: 40 miles
Oakland Intl (OAK) How far from city centre: 12 miles
San Carlos (SQL) How far from city centre: 21 miles
Novato (NOT) How far from city centre: 24 miles
Sonoma County Airport (STS) How far from city centre: 55 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Dubai to San Francisco

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Dubai to San Francisco?

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By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Dubai to San Francisco, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Dubai to San Francisco change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Dubai to San Francisco may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Dubai to San Francisco on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Dubai and San Francisco, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Dubai to San Francisco airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Dubai to San Francisco

How long does the flight take to go from Dubai to San Francisco?
The total flight time between Dubai and San Francisco is of around 16:00 hours on average, considering an average distance of 13,020 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Dubai to San Francisco at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Dubai to San Francisco is 540£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is San Francisco expensive to visit compared to Dubai?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in San Francisco costs an average of 3.23 GBP, 27% more expensive than Dubai, with a fare of 2.54 GBP, while train tickets costs 34% more in San Francisco: 1.98 GBP against 1.48 GBP in Dubai. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 19.43 GBP in San Francisco, 109% more than the 9.28 GBP in Dubai. The price of the coffee is around 7% cheaper in San Francisco, with an average of 4.42 GBP, while in Dubai the coffee costs 4.73 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco?
The most popular months to book a trip from Dubai to San Francisco are November, September and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Dubai to San Francisco?
The best time of the year to go to San Francisco when flying from Dubai depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to San Francisco from Dubai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, April and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Dubai - San Francisco.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Dubai to San Francisco?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from Dubai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
Which airports have flights between Dubai and San Francisco?
The main airport route flying between Dubai and San Francisco is: Dubai International Airport (DXB) to San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Emirates.
Airlines with indirect flights from Dubai to San Francisco are:
Lufthansa, stopping in Frankfurt for 240 minutes minimum.
  • Cathay Pacific, with 140 minutes scale in Hong Kong.
  • United Airlines, with 105 minutes scale in Toronto.
Flight Duration 16 hours Flights between Dubai and San Francisco take, on average, 16 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £540 Cheapest price for a flight between Dubai and San Francisco found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Dubai International Airport The airport Dubai International Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Dubai and San Francisco
Arriving Airport San Francisco Intl Airport Flights departing Dubai with San Francisco as destination arrive at San Francisco Intl Airport

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