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$499+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to the United Arab Emirates

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DXB
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$918
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$499
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December

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May

Average price

$1,123
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/298:10 amSAN - DXB
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/281:55 amDXB - SAN
2 stops30h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$918
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/109:55 pmSAN - DXB
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/171:25 amDXB - SAN
1 stop21h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$973
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/111:55 pmSAN - DXB
1 stop22h 05mKLM
Sat 5/171:00 amDXB - SAN
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Deal found 3/27$978
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/297:50 amSAN - DXB
2 stops27h 45mDelta
Sun 4/131:00 amDXB - SAN
2 stops32h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/27$991
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/810:23 amSAN - DXB
2 stops24h 02mQatar Airways
Tue 4/151:15 pmDXB - SAN
2 stops40h 36mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,024
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:00 amSAN - DXB
2 stops27h 35mAir Canada
Mon 5/51:25 amDXB - SAN
1 stop21h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$1,074
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/118:25 pmSAN - DXB
2 stops40h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/1810:30 amDXB - SAN
2 stops33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,162
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/711:54 amSAN - AUH
2 stops22h 21mQatar Airways
Sun 5/1110:45 pmAUH - SAN
2 stops33h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,223
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 5/111:25 pmSAN - DXB
2 stops44h 40mSWISS
Sat 5/171:15 amDXB - SAN
3 stops30h 40mSWISS
Deal found 3/26$1,306
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1210:39 pmSAN - AUH
2 stops38h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/161:35 amAUH - SAN
2 stops27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,317
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1510:43 amSAN - DXB
1 stop21h 57mEmirates
Mon 9/19:10 amDXB - SAN
1 stop20h 18mEmirates
Deal found 3/27$1,359
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/108:25 amSAN - SHJ
2 stops24h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 11/2111:25 pmSHJ - SAN
2 stops32h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,433

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to the United Arab Emirates that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

United Arab Emirates

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sat 4/26

7:40 am-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/2

1:55 am-6:51 pm

3 stops27h 56m

$918

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sun 5/11

1:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/17

1:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$978

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 4/8

10:23 am-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 02m

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/15

1:15 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops40h 36m

$1,024

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Thu 5/1

8:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/5

1:25 am-11:53 am

1 stop21h 28m

$1,074

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sun 5/11

8:25 pm-12:20 am

2 stops40h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/18

10:30 am-9:10 am

2 stops33h 40m

$1,162

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sun 5/11

10:25 am-6:30 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/18

9:55 am-8:45 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$1,187

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Wed 4/9

6:20 am-11:00 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Dubai Intl

Fri 4/18

1:00 am-10:49 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$1,208

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Wed 5/7

11:54 am-9:15 pm

2 stops22h 21m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 5/11

10:45 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$1,223

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sun 5/11

1:25 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops44h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/17

1:15 am-8:55 pm

3 stops30h 40m

$1,306

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Sat 4/12

10:39 pm-12:35 am

2 stops38h 56m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 4/16

1:35 am-6:24 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,317

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to the United Arab Emirates

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to United Arab Emirates?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to United Arab Emirates (average of $811). Flying from San Diego to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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 AE?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates by month

Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Arab Emirates ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit United Arab Emirates when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in United Arab Emirates by month

Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Arab Emirates, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August 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 United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from San Diego to United Arab Emirates by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to United Arab Emirates. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates?

    If you book a flight to United Arab Emirates from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to United Arab Emirates one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to United Arab Emirates are Qatar Airways ($643), Emirates ($841), and Lufthansa ($993).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to United Arab Emirates?

    Most travelers choose San Diego - Dubai Intl, San Diego - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl or San Diego - Sharjah when deciding on the best route from San Diego to United Arab Emirates.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to United Arab Emirates (average of $811). Flying from San Diego to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from San Diego to United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$918Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$933Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,028Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$1,169Average$1,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$1,196Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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