Cheap flights from SFO to DXB (San Francisco Intl. to Dubai Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SFO to DXB starting at $450 One Way, $844 Round Trip

Prices starting at $844 for return flights and $450 for one-way flights to Dubai Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$844 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$844
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $844 found 1 day ago
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$865 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$865
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Nov 26 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Thu, Dec 3, priced at $865 found 1 day ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$875 Roundtrip, just found
$875
Roundtrip
just found
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Wed, Nov 4, priced at $875 just found
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 25
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$895 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$895
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, Nov 3 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Wed, Nov 25, priced at $895 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
SFO
San Francisco
DXB
Dubai
$897 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$897
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Nov 26 from San Francisco to Dubai, returning Thu, Dec 3, priced at $897 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near Dubai Intl.

Airport Hotels near Dubai Intl.

Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

5 out of 5
Airport Road Dubai
$81 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$95 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Yes all good

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

4 out of 5
Airport Road, Casablanca Street Dubai
$38 nightly
The price is $47 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$47 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
I stayed only for few hours. I have waited for an hour for the airport shuttle but no shuttle turned up. It was the other hotel shuttle kindly took me because he had returned twice and saw me still waiting. Spoke to the front desk and said you should have called. But none of this information has ...

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
Opp. Dubai Int'l Airport Terminal 3 Dubai
$34 nightly
The price is $40 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$40 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,311 reviews)
I understand these are tough times, but they have cut so far back on their services, that I would look elsewhere for a layover stay. e.g. airport shuttle only runs once per hour, so we had to wait 50 minutes at the airport on the way in, and had to miss the breakfast buffet on the way out. Another ...

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Dubai

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
East Crescent Road Dubai
$152 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from May 12 to May 13
$175 total
May 12 - May 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,284 reviews)
Overall a clean and calm experience

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
Paramount Hotel Midtown

Paramount Hotel Midtown

5 out of 5
Al Mustaqbal St Dubai Dubai
$85 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$101 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (326 reviews)
Great hotel, close to good areas, clean, attentive staff, great breakfast, big rooms. Loved it and hope to come back again

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Paramount Hotel Midtown
The Tower Plaza Hotel

The Tower Plaza Hotel

5 out of 5
Sheikh Zayed Road, Opp. Emirates Towers Dubai
$37 nightly
The price is $47 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$47 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Dubai. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dubai Mall and Dubai Aquarium & Underwater ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Comfortable stay and great service

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

The Tower Plaza Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SFO to DXB Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
DXB Address & GPS
Address:
Dubai ,
United Arab Emirates
IATA Code:
DXB
Longitude:
55.352916
Latitude:
25.248664
Time Zone:
Asia/Dubai

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SFO to DXB?
The terrific news is Emirates flies straight from San Francisco to Dubai, so you won't have to worry about getting off the plane until you get to the terminal at Dubai Airport.
What is the shortest flight from San Francisco Airport to Dubai Airport?
It's a long way from San Francisco Airport to Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) — in fact, 20 hours and 19 minutes at least. But your time in your seat doesn't have to be an ordeal. Be prepared and get on the plane with the essentials like some toiletries and a pillow.
How many hours flight from San Francisco Airport to Dubai Airport?
Ordinarily, the flight from SFO to DXB takes 20 hours and 23 minutes. If you plan to get some decent sleep, pack essentials like a good travel pillow, a comfy eye mask and a pair of noise-canceling headphones.
What airlines have the most flights from San Francisco Airport to Dubai Airport?
Are you ready to plan your San Francisco to Dubai airfare? Make Emirates your number one pick. With 30 flights per month to choose from on this route, they've got the ticket to your next inspiring adventure.

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