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Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Dubai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of February. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration24 h and 15 mFlights between San Francisco and Dubai take, on average, 24 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£373Cheapest price for a flight between San Francisco and Dubai found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportSan Francisco International AirportWhen flying from San Francisco to Dubai

Destination airportDubai International AirportFor the route from San Francisco to Dubai

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco to Dubai

Airlines flying this routeEmiratesAirline(s) with flights between San Francisco to Dubai

One-way average Price£1550The average price for a flight San Francisco - Dubai at Opodo is £1550, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Dubai when departing from San Francisco

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Distance: 8,090 mi

San Francisco airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Dubai airports

Dubai International Airport (DXB)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Book your San Francisco to Dubai flight

Search direct and connecting flights from San Francisco to Dubai (United Arab Emirates) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £373, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from San Francisco to Dubai takes roughly 17 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the San Francisco–Dubai route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Arrival airport: Dubai International Airport (DXB)

The weather in Dubai

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Dubai, temperatures average around 40ºC in the warmest months and roughly 15ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 41ºC
Lows: down to 14ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: June
Wettest month: February

Tips for cheaper flights from San Francisco to Dubai

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Dubai:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Dubai. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Dubai

On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

When you fly from San Francisco to Dubai the average price is £1550. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai is 373 £. 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.

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

The most popular months to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai are January, February and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Dubai?

The best time of the year to go to Dubai when flying from San Francisco 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 Dubai from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, July and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route San Francisco - Dubai.

How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Dubai?

The total flight time between San Francisco and Dubai is of around 24 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 8,089.9 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Dubai compared to San Francisco?

While in San Francisco temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Dubai can experience temperatures up to 34º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 20º ºC in Dubai, compared to the 11º ºC average in San Francisco.

Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Dubai?

The main airport route flying between San Francisco and Dubai is: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dubai International Airport(DXB). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

Airlines with direct flights departing from San Francisco to Dubai are:

Emirates.

Emirates

Virgin Atlantic
Air Canada

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