Cheap flights from Dubai to San Francisco from $972 DXB, XNB → SFO
Dubai Airport (DXB), Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest return found recently is $972 with British Airways, 3 Jun 2027 – 10 Jun 2027, found 4 hours ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $972, 3 Jun 2027 to 10 Jun 2027
- Usual return price
- $971 to $1,063
- Cheapest month to fly
- June 2027, return fares from $971 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Emirates
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $971 to $1,063.
Cheapest return found recently
$972
3 Jun 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · British Airways
Dubai Airport (DXB) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Leaves 9:20 a.m. · Return leaves 9:00 p.m. · 44 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) · connection may need a visa · 6 h connection
found 4 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,811
3 Jun 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 · Emirates
Dubai Airport (DXB) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Leaves 9:10 a.m. · Return leaves 8:40 a.m. · 31 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$972 3 Jun 2027 – 10 Jun 2027found 4 hours agoSee prices for these dates
$971 22 Jun 2027 – 20 Aug 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $918 to $1,490.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 20 Jan 2027 to 26 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Jun 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
78 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 | $1,089 | British Airways | Dubai Airport (DXB) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jan 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 | $1,205 | Emirates | Dubai Airport (DXB) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jun 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 | $972 | British Airways | Dubai Airport (DXB) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jun 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 | $971 | British Airways | Dubai Airport (DXB) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Jun 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 | $971 | British Airways | Dubai Airport (DXB) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Jun 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 | $985 | ITA Airways | Dubai Airport (DXB) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
June 2027 is the cheapest month — from $971.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: British Airways, Emirates, ITA Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Dubai to San Francisco
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 3 Jun 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Dubai to San Francisco?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 16% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (44 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $1,134 | $1,134 | +19% | 9 |
| 30–59 days | $1,704 | $1,062 | +78% | 12 |
| 60–89 days | $1,133 | $965 | +18% | 20 |
| 90–179 days | $957 | $942 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 180+ days | $971 | $918 | +2% | 21 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Sharjah → San Francisco
22 km from Dubai
$1,495
$523 more than flying from Dubai
22 Dec – 19 Jan 2027 · SHJ → SFO · out 3 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 3 Jun 2027 – 10 Jun 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Dubai to San Francisco?
The cheapest return found recently is $972 with British Airways, 3 Jun 2027 to 10 Jun 2027, found 4 hours ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $971 with British Airways, 22 Jun 2027 to 20 Aug 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $971 to $1,063.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to San Francisco?
June 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $971, 22 Jun 2027 to 20 Aug 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to San Francisco?
In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 16% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Dubai to San Francisco?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,811 with Emirates, 3 Jun 2027 to 11 Jun 2027, found 4 hours ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Dubai to San Francisco?
Between 20 Jan 2027 and 26 Jun 2027, British Airways has the cheapest return on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Emirates on 1 and ITA Airways on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work