Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Dubai?

Flights from San Diego to Dubai usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Dubai?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Dubai: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Dubai pass through?

One-stop flights from San Diego to Dubai most commonly connect through: • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 59% of one-stop connections • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 19% of one-stop connections • Newark (EWR) - 9% of one-stop connections • San Francisco (SFO) - 7% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Dubai?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from San Diego to Dubai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,144 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,476, a difference of $332. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Dubai?

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Gold Souq. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Dubai?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Dubai takes 00m, covering 8,395 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Dubai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Dubai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $984 to $4,906. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Dubai looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,470, which is 120% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Dubai?

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 37m, compared with 20h 49m via San Francisco (SFO) and 21h 46m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Dubai?

Dubai is 12 hours ahead of San Diego (Gulf Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Dubai Intl Airport (DXB)?

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $27 for economy cars. Top options include: • AMEX • Autostrad Rent A Car • Alamo • Europcar • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Dubai flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Dubai range from $1,069 to $1,611, with an average of $1,256 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,069 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Dubai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Dubai. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Dubai?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Dubai at $738 round-trip. •February ($6,078) and July ($1,566) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 723% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Diego to Dubai?

Delta ($1,000) and Qatar Airways ($1,092) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Dubai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Diego to Dubai?

Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Dubai route. 59% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via SEA.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Dubai?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $773. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Dubai which airport offers the shortest layover?

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Dubai layovers at 10h 59m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Dubai

Sat, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 22

1:53 pm - 3:10 amSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

25h 17m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul

2:50 am - 8:06 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

29h 16m2 stops Istanbul New York John F Kennedy Intl

$984Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 7

12:50 pm - 2:40 amSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

25h 50m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Heathrow

8:00 pm - 3:45 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

31h 45m2 stops Cairo Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$997Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 14 - Thu, Apr 22

10:10 pm - 11:20 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

38h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 pm - 9:41 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

36h 11m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,000Delta

Thu, Mar 18 - Mon, Apr 19

11:28 am - 9:15 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

22h 47m2 stops San Francisco Doha Hamad Intl

5:50 am - 8:52 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

26h 02m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,092Qatar Airways

Thu, Mar 18 - Wed, Apr 21

11:28 am - 9:15 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

22h 47m2 stops San Francisco Doha Hamad Intl

5:50 am - 7:13 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

24h 23m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,092Qatar Airways

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11:28 am - 9:15 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

22h 47m2 stops San Francisco Doha Hamad Intl

5:50 am - 7:13 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

24h 23m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,092Qatar Airways

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7:35 am - 7:05 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

24h 30m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:55 am - 8:52 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 57m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,109Emirates

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7:15 am - 7:05 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

24h 50m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:55 am - 8:52 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 57m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,109Emirates

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5:35 pm - 7:30 amSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

25h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 am - 3:45 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

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5:35 pm - 7:30 amSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

25h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 am - 3:45 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

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$2,109United Airlines

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Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Dec 7

4:45 pm - 5:55 amSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

49h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl London Heathrow

8:25 am - 12:00 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

39h 35m2 stops Zurich Toronto Pearson Intl

$993Multiple Airlines

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5:15 pm - 2:40 amSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

45h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl London Heathrow

3:10 am - 3:55 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

48h 45m2 stops London Heathrow Vancouver Intl

$1,010Multiple Airlines

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5:35 pm - 3:00 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

33h 25m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Cairo

9:40 am - 12:00 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

38h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,017Multiple Airlines

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6:22 pm - 7:05 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

36h 43m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:55 am - 10:59 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

25h 04m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,117Emirates

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6:15 am - 7:05 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

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9:55 am - 11:44 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

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6:15 am - 7:05 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

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9:55 am - 11:44 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

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$1,211Emirates

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 8

7:45 pm - 9:15 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

37h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

10:50 pm - 7:18 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

32h 28m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,451Qatar Airways

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7:45 pm - 9:15 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

37h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

10:25 pm - 11:59 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

37h 34m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,491Qatar Airways

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2:08 pm - 8:00 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

41h 52m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

9:20 am - 10:33 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

25h 13m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$5,161United Airlines

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8:00 am - 8:00 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

48h 00m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

9:20 am - 10:33 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

25h 13m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$5,161United Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Dubai?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Dubai. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Dubai? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Diego to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Dubai at $738 round-trip.
•February ($6,078) and July ($1,566) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 723% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Dubai?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Dubai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from San Diego to Dubai?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Dubai takes 00m, covering 8,395 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Dubai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Dubai flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Dubai range from $1,069 to $1,611, with an average of $1,256 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,069 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Dubai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $984 to $4,906. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Dubai looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,470, which is 120% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Dubai Intl Airport (DXB)?
Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• AMEX
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Dubai?
Flights from San Diego to Dubai usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Dubai pass through?
One-stop flights from San Diego to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 9% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 7% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Dubai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from San Diego to Dubai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,144 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,476, a difference of $332.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Dubai?
Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 37m, compared with 20h 49m via San Francisco (SFO) and 21h 46m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Dubai?
Dubai is 12 hours ahead of San Diego (Gulf Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Dubai?
Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Gold Souq. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $1,144, about $332 less than Monday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Dubai trip for April. Fares historically average $738 round-trip in that month - typically $5,340 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Dubai Intl Airport.

• Premier Inn Dubai International Airport Hotel
• Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
• Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai

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