Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Dubai? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Dubai vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 35,000–40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Dubai for specific travel dates.
2026-12-08
SFO - DXB
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $230.9
2026-12-09
SFO - DXB
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 36,000 Pts + $230.9
2026-11-07
SFO - DXB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $37.9
2026-11-05
SFO - DXB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $99
2026-11-06
SFO - DXB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $99
2026-11-09
SFO - DXB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $99
San Francisco to Dubai flight facts
Distance
8,090 mi
13,020 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 16h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+12h
Dubai is 12 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Dubai
DXB · Dubai Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi is 72 mi from Dubai
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Premium cabin
2026-12-27
SFO - DXB
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 66,000 Pts + $400
Premium cabin
2027-01-01
SFO - DXB
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 66,000 Pts + $405.3
Premium cabin
2026-12-21
SFO - DXB
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 68,000 Pts + $357.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-27
SFO - DXB
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 68,000 Pts + $358.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
SFO - DXB
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 68,000 Pts + $358.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
SFO - DXB
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 72,500 Pts + $435
Selected hotels for your next stay
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai
From 15,000 Pts or $195
Dubai (U.A.E)
Conrad Dubai
From 54,000 Pts or $153
Ras Al Khaimah (U.A.E)
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
From 57,000 Pts or $182
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Dubai depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Dubai.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Dubai.
San Francisco and Dubai are about 8,090 miles (13,020 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 8,090-mile straight-line distance takes about 16h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Dubai is 12 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Dubai: Dubai Intl (DXB).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Dubai, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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