$546 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to California

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Cheap Flights from Dubai to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$762
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$825
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$890
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$762
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$825
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$890

Book Cheap Dubai to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dubai to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Dubai to California

Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 5
Finnair Logo
12:35 am - 5:05 pm
DXB
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LAX
28h 30m
1 stop
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6:50 pm - 10:50 pm
LAX
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DXB
40h 00m
1 stop
$762Finnair
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 5
Finnair Logo
12:35 am - 5:05 pm
DXB
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LAX
28h 30m
1 stop
Finnair Logo
6:50 pm - 10:50 pm
LAX
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DXB
40h 00m
1 stop
$764Finnair
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
British Airways Logo
2:15 am - 6:58 pm
DXB
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LAS
28h 43m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
12:45 pm - 11:45 pm
LAS
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DXB
23h 00m
2 stops
$910British Airways
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 17
United Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 8:15 pm
DXB
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LAS
30h 00m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:27 pm - 7:40 pm
LAS
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DXB
20h 13m
1 stop
$958United Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 20
United Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 7:54 pm
DXB
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SAN
29h 39m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:40 pm
SAN
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DXB
24h 40m
2 stops
$958United Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 5
KLM Logo
1:55 am - 3:29 pm
DXB
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LAS
25h 34m
2 stops
KLM Logo
4:05 pm - 12:01 am
LAS
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DXB
19h 56m
1 stop
$960KLM
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 5
KLM Logo
1:55 am - 12:05 pm
DXB
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SAN
22h 10m
1 stop
KLM Logo
2:15 pm - 12:01 am
SAN
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DXB
21h 46m
2 stops
$966KLM
Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, May 7
British Airways Logo
2:15 am - 4:10 pm
DXB
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SNA
25h 55m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
1:30 pm - 11:10 pm
SNA
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DXB
22h 40m
2 stops
$1,188British Airways
Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, May 7
Emirates Logo
9:45 am - 9:42 pm
DXB
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SNA
23h 57m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
11:08 am - 7:40 pm
SNA
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DXB
21h 32m
1 stop
$1,884Emirates
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
Emirates Logo
9:45 am - 10:24 pm
DXB
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SNA
24h 39m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:51 am - 7:10 pm
SNA
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DXB
20h 19m
1 stop
$2,062Emirates
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dubai to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Dubai to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Dubai found in the last 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at $1,342 round-trip. The most popular route is from Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,485.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dubai to California is November, when tickets cost $870 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and October, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,434 and $1,226 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dubai to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Dubai to California, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Dubai, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dubai to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dubai to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$546
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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Flights from Dubai to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Dubai to California 
Verified travelerFlew with Emirates
DXB
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LAX
Feb 2025
allow at least two hours if not more for transfer for one terminal to the next
Verified travelerFlew with Emirates
DXB
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LAX
May 2024
Wait for their zone call before grouping at the entrance

FAQs - booking California flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dubai to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dubai to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Dubai to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dubai to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Dubai to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Dubai to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,537 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,537.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Dubai to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dubai to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dubai to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3465 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

10.0 ExcellentElena, Dec 2025
DXB - COK
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I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

I had the worst experience I’ve ever had with any type of airline,they destroyed my baby’s baby stroller,that cost more than 2000$,the seats in a 13 hour flight was broken,so I definitely not recommend that airline for other people

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

Both flights delayed. 2nd flight over 3 hours late mechanical issues

Flight was delayed 45 minutes because originating flight was coming from Newark. No complimentary snacks were offered on this 5+ hour flight. No screens for the flight, but movies offered if you had already downloaded the United app (which I hadn't on my ipad). No USB ports, only a flimsy plug-in port near the bottom of the seat that was hard to see and kept coming unplugged.

It was good but only meal served is very less. Meantime good to add rice and chicken in one of meal

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

On the way my flight entertainment wouldn’t work the screen went black and no matter how many times I tried to turn it on it wouldn’t. Food was surprisingly good but the tray tables were tiny so you couldn’t get anything else on the table. The seats hardly go back and are not overly comfortable. Wouldn’t fly United again.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

The flight attendants were very rude, beyond comprehension. I took a business class from London to SFO for the first time on United. When I asked for a second piece of bread during dinner, the serving attendant threw a 3rd bread on my plate and said, “here. You can have this one too”! I couldn’t believe the rudeness of the attendant. Most all attendants were very rude, unhelpful, sing the food was absolutely disgusting. Never fly United internationally in business class. My flight back to SFO was a nightmare!!

The flight crew was kind, flexible, and accommodating. The seats on the plane were extremely uncomfortable.

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

Everything. Employees offered to help me because I had to use a cane.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

Great seat in premium economy, great food and drinks throughout lots of in flight entertainment. 1 hour 40 min delayed flying out , 2 1/2 hour wait at passport control in tampa

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

My seat cushion was poor. The cushion was compressed and was uncomfortable for such a long flight.

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