Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 15 hours 56 minutes. San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco 11 hours behind Dubai.
Flights from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport start at 08:50 — the first with Emirates. The latest departure is the 17:05 option with Emirates. Overall, there are 10 services every week between DXB and SFO.
Flying during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Emirates is your ticket to exploring San Francisco (and maybe even some other great corners of United States!). Choose from the direct flights from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this popular airline.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between DXB and SFO are:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter United States, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date details, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from DXB to SFO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport is P29,081. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P46,980. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from DXB to SFO by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll get in touch right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap tickets from DXB to SFO every day.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Travelling from central Dubai to Dubai Airport takes about 49 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a convenient hotel near DXB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel near SFO if you're taking a late flight from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 47 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12 ºC to 22 ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DXB to SFO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6 ºC and 16 ºC on average.
More about San Francisco
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the top stays in San Francisco right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from DXB to SFO:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are top sights which should be on any good San Francisco itinerary.
Complete your San Francisco trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to San Francisco International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in San Francisco.
