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$386+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)

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SFO — DXB
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Thu 4/10
Thu 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$834
(oojo)

One-way from

$386
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,031

Good round-trip deal

$1,172 or less

Good one-way deal

$635 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 5, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2511:00 amSFO - DXB
2 stops23h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 10/111:20 pmDXB - SFO
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/4$834
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1912:00 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops44h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 6/38:30 pmDXB - SFO
3 stops47h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/4$836
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2112:40 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/62:00 amDXB - SFO
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5$838
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/51:45 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Mon 6/3012:40 amDXB - SFO
2 stops24h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/3$839
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/281:45 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop22h 15mKLM
Wed 5/71:00 amDXB - SFO
1 stop21h 45mKLM
Deal found 4/5$844
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2110:00 amSFO - DXB
1 stop22h 00mAir India
Sat 5/3112:15 amDXB - SFO
1 stop41h 45mAir India
Deal found 4/4$853
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/231:45 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/512:40 amDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$896
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1212:20 amSFO - DXB
1 stop34h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/2010:55 pmDXB - SFO
1 stop23h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/4$909
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/227:00 amSFO - DXB
1 stop29h 05mAir Canada
Fri 11/282:05 amDXB - SFO
1 stop33h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 4/4$944
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/255:05 pmSFO - DXB
Nonstop15h 35mEmirates
Wed 10/19:10 amDXB - SFO
Nonstop15h 50mEmirates
Deal found 4/4$945
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2110:50 pmSFO - DXB
1 stop32h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/61:55 amDXB - SFO
1 stop28h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/5$951
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/212:55 pmSFO - DXB
2 stops45h 10mSWISS
Sat 5/101:15 amDXB - SFO
1 stop25h 55mSWISS
Deal found 4/4$1,020

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Dubai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Dubai that are best for you.

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SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

11:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 10/1

11:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$834

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

12:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops44h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/3

8:30 pm-9:05 am

3 stops47h 35m

$836

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:40 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop36h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/7

7:35 am-4:40 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$838

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 7/1

12:40 am-2:15 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$839

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/7

1:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop21h 45m

$844

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

10:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/31

12:15 am-7:00 am

1 stop41h 45m

$853

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/5

12:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$896

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

1:05 am-9:35 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/1

10:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop23h 35m

$909

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

5:05 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop15h 35m

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/6

9:10 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop15h 50m

$933

San FranciscoDubai

SFO - DXB

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

10:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/5

1:55 am-6:07 pm

1 stop27h 12m

$944

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Dubai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Dubai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Dubai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Dubai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Dubai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Dubai flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Dubai trip
Airports
SFO

Save time at SFO by using the SFO2Go program to order meals for pickup during busy times.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
DXB

Use the Dubai Metro's Red Line for a quick trip from DXB to downtown, ideal if traveling light.

Read more about DXBby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DXB

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Dubai. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 5, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Dubai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Dubai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Dubai flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 5, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated April 5, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Dubai, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
842 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Dubai?

    If you book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai, you will be flying from San Francisco to Dubai Intl. Flights to Dubai Intl (DXB) from San Francisco (SFO) take 15h 35m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from San Francisco to Dubai per day from 15 airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Dubai flight route?

    The San Francisco to Dubai Intl flight path was viewed by 387 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Dubai round-trip?

    Qatar Airways, at $834, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Dubai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and Turkish Airlines. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Dubai one-way?

    $386 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and KLM, with prices starting from $414 and $415, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $569. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Dubai Intl) can be booked for $751 on average our data indicates $5,416 when flying from San Francisco to Dubai.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Dubai?

    San Francisco to Dubai flights have a layover in Istanbul most often. Doha sees the next most layovers on San Francisco to Dubai flights. Frankfurt am Main comes in third as the most popular layover location on San Francisco to Dubai flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

    If you're on a layover in Istanbul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, or Beyazit Meydani. Travelers on a layover in Istanbul can visit Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani, by traveling 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively after landing at Istanbul. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $28 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Doha?

    Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower are currently the most popular points of interest in Doha at the moment. Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village and Aspire Tower are located about 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can rent a car at Doha Hamad Intl for an average daily rate of $27 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    The majority of Frankfurt am Main visitors spend their time at Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache are located about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can rent a car at Frankfurt am Main for an average daily rate of $42 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Dubai flights?

    San Francisco to Dubai flights have a layover in London least often. San Francisco to Dubai flights stopping in Paris are the next rarest. Amsterdam comes next as the third least popular layover location for San Francisco to Dubai flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from San Francisco to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Dubai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$616Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$735Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$752Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$769Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$806Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$832Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Cathay PacificCheapest$845Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$903Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$983Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$988Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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