Abu Dhabi

$512+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — AUH
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,103
(Netflights)

One-way from

$512
(Kiwi.com)
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl flights.
From San Diego to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
One-way flight from San Diego to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/610:35 amSAN - AUH
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/135:25 amAUH - SAN
2 stops29h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,103
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/61:21 pmSAN - AUH
2 stops29h 19mSWISS
Wed 3/122:35 amAUH - SAN
2 stops32h 24mSWISS
Deal found 1/20$1,363
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:10 pmSAN - AUH
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 3/1310:10 amAUH - SAN
1 stop41h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,376
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/69:45 pmSAN - AUH
1 stop25h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 3/122:50 amAUH - SAN
1 stop28h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,432
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/56:40 amSAN - AUH
2 stops46h 20mRoyal Jordanian
Mon 3/107:05 amAUH - SAN
2 stops27h 29mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 1/20$4,240

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San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Thu 3/6

10:35 am-9:55 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 3/13

5:25 am-11:34 pm

2 stops29h 09m

$1,103

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Thu 3/6

1:21 pm-6:40 am

2 stops29h 19m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 3/12

2:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops32h 24m

$1,363

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Thu 3/6

6:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop26h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 3/13

10:10 am-5:05 pm

1 stop41h 55m

$1,376

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Thu 3/6

9:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop25h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 3/12

2:50 am-8:35 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$1,432

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Wed 3/5

6:40 am-5:00 pm

2 stops46h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 3/10

7:05 am-11:34 pm

2 stops27h 29m

$4,240

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Mon 2/17

8:08 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops53h 02m

$512

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Mon 2/17

9:37 pm-11:25 am

1 stop25h 48m

$747

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Deals found on 1/20

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Abu Dhabi in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Abu Dhabi flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Abu Dhabi flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Abu Dhabi flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Abu Dhabi flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from San Diego to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Abu Dhabi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 0.4 - 0.8 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
7.5
Good
1,599 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

7.5
Good
1,599 reviews
7.5
Good
1,599 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
7.5
Good
1,599 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

7.0
Good
411 reviews
7.5
Good
1,599 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

6.6
Okay
6,834 reviews
7.5
Good
1,599 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Abu Dhabi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Abu Dhabi, with prices starting at $1,363. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,376 and $1,432, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from San Diego to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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