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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$840
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$788
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$1,004
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$840
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$788
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$1,004

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

Tue, May 5 - Wed, Sep 9
SAUDIA Logo
11:00 pm - 9:23 pm
DXB
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SFO
33h 23m
2 stops
SAUDIA Logo
10:45 pm - 12:00 pm
SFO
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DXB
26h 15m
2 stops
$788SAUDIA
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
ITA Airways Logo
2:00 am - 1:15 pm
DXB
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SFO
22h 15m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
3:15 pm - 7:20 pm
SFO
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DXB
41h 05m
1 stop
$794ITA Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
KLM Logo
1:55 am - 12:45 pm
DXB
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LAX
21h 50m
1 stop
KLM Logo
10:05 pm - 4:30 am
LAX
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DXB
19h 25m
1 stop
$846KLM
Mon, Mar 23 - Sun, Apr 5
KLM Logo
1:30 am - 2:10 pm
DXB
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LAX
23h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
3:15 pm - 10:35 pm
LAX
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DXB
20h 20m
1 stop
$848KLM
Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 7:57 pm
DXB
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LAS
29h 27m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 7:40 pm
LAS
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DXB
32h 41m
2 stops
$873United Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Sat, Jun 6
British Airways Logo
1:05 am - 8:50 pm
DXB
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SNA
30h 45m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
10:30 am - 11:10 pm
SNA
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DXB
25h 40m
2 stops
$924British Airways
Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 6:07 pm
DXB
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ONT
26h 52m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 6:35 pm
ONT
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DXB
26h 35m
2 stops
$979United Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Sat, Jun 6
British Airways Logo
9:20 am - 9:59 pm
DXB
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ONT
23h 39m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
12:46 pm - 11:10 pm
ONT
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DXB
23h 24m
2 stops
$1,033British Airways
Sun, Mar 29 - Sat, Apr 4
Qatar Airways Logo
11:25 pm - 7:23 pm
DXB
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SAN
30h 58m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
9:31 am - 3:25 am
SAN
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DXB
30h 54m
2 stops
$1,162Qatar Airways
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
Qatar Airways Logo
11:25 pm - 6:46 pm
DXB
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SAN
30h 21m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
9:05 am - 9:25 pm
SAN
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DXB
25h 20m
2 stops
$1,192Qatar Airways
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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Dubai to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dubai to California departing in March.

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 $1,239 round-trip. The most popular route is from Dubai (DXB) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,239.

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 October and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,223 and $1,126 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 Sunday 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 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$484
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Dubai to San Diego

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 $1,542 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 $1,542.

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 3534 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
DXB - LAX
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

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!

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

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!

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

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Flight attendants were friendly & good service, food sucks, seats uncomfortable, not many Asian movies or shows flying from Hong Kong

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

Our Jackson, Mississippi to Dallas Fort Worth flight was delayed on 1/19/26.. This was changed to Jackson to Charlotte in the last minute because of this delay. This started some kind of disconnect between American Airlines and British Airways bookings. We could not go past the passport control in London Heathrow. I had to go to the counter and waited for more than 30 minutes to get a new boarding pass. Problems did not end there. Somehow our entire return flight was canceled by someone. I had to make several phone calls over several days to fix the problem – this was not easy from India. Looks like there was some kind of disconnect between two airlines or some agent did not do it right. I’m anxious to know what went wrong.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

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

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