Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 47,000 miles one way with JAL Mileage Bank on Emirates, plus taxes and fees from $103.99. One airline flies nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO): Emirates. The two airports are 8,090 miles (13,020 km) apart. There are also 49 ways to fly it with one stop, through Seattle, Doha and Warsaw and more.
How many miles DXB to SFO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates | 47,000 | $103.99–263.59 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Emirates | 53,100 | $78.99–1,313.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates | 57,500 | $108.99–893.59 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates | 70,000 | $105.39–114.99 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DXB to SFO
- EmiratesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book DXB to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Emirates
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Emirates
- United MileagePlusBooks Emirates
DXB to SFO with one stop
49 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Seattle (SEA)Emirates, then Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Warsaw (WAW)LOT - Polish Airlines the whole way
- Via Copenhagen (CPH)Emirates, then Scandinavian Airlines
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Emirates, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more
+3 - Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Tel Aviv-Yafo (TLV)El Al the whole wayIZ
- Via Dublin (DUB)Emirates, then Aer Lingus
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways the whole way
DXB to SFO: common questions
How many miles does DXB to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 47,000 miles one way with JAL Mileage Bank on Emirates, plus taxes and fees from $103.99. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (53,100), Emirates Skywards (57,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (70,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DXB to SFO?
Emirates flies nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Dubai from San Francisco by plane?
Dubai (DXB) and San Francisco (SFO) are 8,090 miles (13,020 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DXB to SFO award flights?
3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards and United MileagePlus. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dubai and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Seattle (SEA), Doha (DOH), Warsaw (WAW), Copenhagen (CPH) and Istanbul (IST). On 21 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qatar Airways through Doha.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.