Cheap flights from Oakland to Dubai from $601 OAK → DXB
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,824 with Alaska Airlines, 30 Dec – 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $601 with Alaska Airlines, 1 Aug 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $601, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $1,824, 30 Dec to 7 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $1,621 to $1,985
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $1,500 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $1,621 to $1,985.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,824
30 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · Alaska Airlines
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · Return leaves 1:10 p.m. · 66 h 44 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,824 30 Dec – 7 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$1,500 30 Dec – 10 Jan 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $902 to $1,573.
At $1,824, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 21 Dec to 1 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 8-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 30 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
22 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $2,008 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $2,007 | Horizon Air | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $1,500 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $1,920 | Horizon Air | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 6 Jan 2027 | $1,763 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 | $1,573 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $1,500.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$601
1 Aug 2027 · Alaska Airlines
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 10:22 a.m. · 24 h 3 min trip
2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$601 1 Aug 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 42 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $570 to $801.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Aug 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2027 | $601 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 2 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Oakland to Dubai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 30 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 1 Aug 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Oakland to Dubai?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 17% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $1,155 | $1,032 | +20% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $1,167 | $902 | +21% | 28 |
| 14–29 days | $1,352 | $1,005 | +40% | 35 |
| 30–59 days | $1,397 | $1,005 | +45% | 46 |
| 60–89 days | $1,405 | $963 | +46% | 33 |
| 90–179 days | $1,008 | $963 | +5% | 33 |
| 180+ days | $963 | $963 | Cheapest seen | 14 |
One-way
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (42 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60–89 days | $604 | $586 | +2% | 14 |
| 90–179 days | $592 | $586 | Cheapest seen | 30 |
| 180+ days | $610 | $597 | +3% | 21 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → Dubai
13 km from Oakland
$1,242
$582 less than flying from Oakland
30 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 · SFO → DXB · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
San Jose → Dubai
61 km from Oakland
$1,727
$97 less than flying from Oakland
31 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 · SJC → DXB · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
San Francisco → Dubai
13 km from Oakland
$527
$74 less than flying from Oakland
1 Aug 2027 · SFO → DXB · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
San Jose → Dubai
61 km from Oakland
$737
$136 more than flying from Oakland
1 Aug 2027 · SJC → DXB · 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 30 Dec – 7 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Oakland to Dubai?
The cheapest return found recently is $1,824 with Alaska Airlines, 30 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $1,500 with Alaska Airlines, 30 Dec to 10 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $1,621 to $1,985.
How much is a one-way flight from Oakland to Dubai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $601 with Alaska Airlines, 1 Aug 2027, found 2 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Dubai?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $1,500, 30 Dec to 10 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Oakland to Dubai?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 17% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 42 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away.
How long is the flight from Oakland to Dubai?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 1 Aug 2027, takes 24 h 3 min with 2 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Oakland to Dubai?
Between 21 Dec and 1 Jul 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Horizon Air on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work