Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dubai Starting at $390

The San Francisco — Dubai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 10 in total, including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, TAP Portugal, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, and Sun Country Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $390. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

San Francisco International (SFO) is the region’s primary international hub, handling long-haul carriers, full-service US airlines and many global alliances; it can be pricier than nearby Oakland or San Jose but often offers the widest route choices. The airport sits about 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco, with BART links to the city center typically taking 30–40 minutes and costing in the low double digits, plus frequent airport shuttles, taxis or rideshares that can vary with traffic. Pros: extensive international connections, on-site amenities and reliable public transit. Cons: busy terminals and occasional peak-hour congestion that can add time to journeys.

Dubai is served by two main airports that play distinct roles for travelers. Dubai International (DXB) is the city’s primary global hub, handling most long-haul and premium carriers—including full-service Middle Eastern and European airlines—and often has higher fares than smaller alternatives. It sits about 10–15 km from downtown; metro, taxis and ride-hailing typically take 15–30 minutes depending on traffic, with fares ranging from modest metro tickets to mid-range taxi charges. Al Maktoum International (DWC) is positioned as a growing budget and cargo-oriented option further south, roughly 35–40 km from the center and reachable by shuttle, private car or longer taxi rides; transfers can take 40–60+ minutes. DXB is convenient and well-connected but can be busy; DWC can be quieter and cheaper on low-cost carriers but involves longer ground transfers.

The minimum one-way ticket price from San Francisco to Dubai is $422 (September 2026), while the maximum is $512 (October 2025). On average, a ticket costs $465–$496.