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?

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Dubai: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class • First Class Prices vary by airline.

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) - 70% of one-stop connections • Newark (EWR) - 9% of one-stop connections • San Francisco (SFO) - 9% of one-stop connections • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 6% of one-stop connections Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the San Diego to Dubai route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,130 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,271, a difference of $141. 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 Burj Al Arab. 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 0h 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 $929 to $7,974. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $701, which is 19% 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 46m 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 11 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 starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include: • Autostrad Rent A Car • Alamo • AMEX • 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 $962 to $1,339, with an average of $1,145 over the past 12 months. Anything below $962 counts as a good deal.

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

United Airlines ($954) and Delta ($959) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Dubai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is 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. 70% 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 659 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Dubai

Wed, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 2

8:50 am - 7:45 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

22h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

1:50 am - 8:45 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

30h 55m2 stops Zurich San Francisco

$929Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 21 - Mon, Mar 1

10:30 pm - 7:45 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

33h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

9:20 am - 12:29 amDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

27h 09m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss San Francisco

$930Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

6:50 am - 10:25 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

27h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich

1:50 am - 12:19 amDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

34h 29m2 stops Zurich San Francisco

$954United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

6:50 am - 10:25 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

27h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich

1:50 am - 10:40 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

32h 50m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

$955United Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 22

8:00 am - 1:10 amSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

29h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Riyadh King Khaled Intl

1:55 am - 12:10 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

22h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$959Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8

1:19 pm - 1:10 amSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

23h 51m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Riyadh King Khaled Intl

1:55 am - 11:58 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

34h 03m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Salt Lake City

$963Delta

Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Nov 2

6:15 am - 7:25 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

26h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:55 am - 8:06 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

22h 11m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,088Emirates

Sun, Mar 21 - Tue, Mar 30

9:00 am - 6:40 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

22h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:55 am - 8:56 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

22h 01m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,088Emirates

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3:39 pm - 9:15 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

41h 36m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

11:55 am - 12:58 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

37h 03m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,949Qatar Airways

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3:39 pm - 9:15 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

41h 36m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

10:50 pm - 8:53 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

34h 03m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,232Qatar Airways

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Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 24

2:47 pm - 3:25 amSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

25h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

11:25 pm - 11:09 amDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

46h 44m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,074Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 4

2:47 pm - 3:25 amSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

25h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

11:25 pm - 6:29 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

30h 04m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl San Francisco

$1,116Qatar Airways

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

26h 00m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:45 am - 9:58 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

24h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,190Emirates

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3:50 pm - 7:15 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

40h 25m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:45 am - 11:59 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

26h 14m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,200Emirates

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10:25 am - 7:15 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

21h 50m2 stops Sacramento Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:45 am - 11:59 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

26h 14m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,225Multiple Airlines

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11:30 am - 7:15 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

20h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:45 am - 8:12 amDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

34h 27m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Jose

$1,226Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25

1:50 pm - 3:25 amSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

26h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

5:50 am - 9:30 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

26h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,243Qatar Airways

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9:49 am - 9:25 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

24h 36m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

1:15 pm - 7:02 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

40h 47m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$5,930Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 24

6:15 am - 9:15 pmSAN San Diego-DXB Dubai Intl

52h 00m3 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

10:40 am - 8:33 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

44h 53m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$8,258United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 24

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

36h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

10:40 am - 8:33 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SAN San Diego

44h 53m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$24,247United Airlines

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Dubai, it is 2% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is 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.
•July ($1,566) and June ($1,330) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 112% 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?
Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Dubai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Dubai?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Dubai takes 0h 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 $962 to $1,339, with an average of $1,145 over the past 12 months. Anything below $962 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 $929 to $7,974. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $701, which is 19% 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 starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• 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) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 9% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 6% of one-stop connections

Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Dubai?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the San Diego to Dubai route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,130 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,271, a difference of $141. 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 46m 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 11 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 Burj Al Arab. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,130 - about $141 less than Sunday (11% 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 $828 less than the most expensive month, which is July (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
- Dubai International Hotel
- Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

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