Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 15 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is 11 hours behind Dubai.
Flights from DXB to SFO start at 08:50 — the first with Emirates. The last departure is at 09:10 with Emirates. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
Your DXB to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to San Francisco (and then exploring more of United States!) is a snap with Emirates. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Emirates is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates DXB to SFO flights is Emirates. Its services arrive without delay 67.21% of the time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DXB and SFO:
Hong Kong International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Rs134,027 is the best price for a one-way Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs223,608. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from DXB to SFO, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near DXB? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
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 escape the crowds, head to San Francisco in February.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
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 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are highlights.
