United Arab Emirates

$478+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to the United Arab Emirates

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SAN — DXB
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to United Arab Emirates (AE0). 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.

Round-trip from

$996
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$478
(Kiwi.com)
From San Diego to United Arab Emirates
One-way flight from San Diego to United Arab Emirates

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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 January 21, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 9/98:35 amSAN - DXB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/165:30 amDXB - SAN
2 stops27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$970
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 4/2810:30 amSAN - DXB
2 stops29h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 5/511:25 pmDXB - SAN
2 stops31h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$982
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/64:00 pmSAN - DXB
1 stop20h 30mAir Canada
Tue 2/112:05 amDXB - SAN
2 stops34h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$1,061
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/57:09 amSAN - DXB
2 stops24h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/112:15 amDXB - SAN
2 stops27h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,075
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 Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/65:30 pmSAN - DXB
2 stops26h 00mLufthansa
Sun 2/169:20 amDXB - SAN
2 stops27h 12mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$1,130
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 2/167:25 amSAN - DXB
2 stops28h 36mDelta
Thu 2/271:30 amDXB - SAN
2 stops30h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/19$1,161
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/162:40 pmSAN - DXB
2 stops43h 35mSWISS
Fri 2/282:00 amDXB - SAN
2 stops30h 44mSWISS
Deal found 1/19$1,234
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 6/31:55 pmSAN - DXB
1 stop22h 05mKLM
Wed 6/111:00 amDXB - SAN
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Deal found 1/19$1,247
This Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/177:14 amSAN - SHJ
2 stops44h 41mQatar Airways
Tue 2/255:00 pmSHJ - SAN
2 stops41h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,255
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/510:00 amSAN - DXB
1 stop21h 25mEmirates
Wed 3/128:50 amDXB - SAN
1 stop20h 28mEmirates
Deal found 1/19$1,307
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

Find flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Mon 3/3

6:20 am-9:15 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/10

10:50 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$996

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sun 2/23

4:49 pm-3:50 am

2 stops23h 01m

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/11

11:00 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops26h 32m

$1,030

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Thu 2/6

4:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Dubai Intl

Tue 2/11

2:05 am-12:14 am

2 stops34h 09m

$1,061

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sun 2/23

7:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/10

2:15 am-8:50 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,078

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 DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Thu 2/6

5:30 pm-7:30 am

2 stops26h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 2/12

9:20 am-10:30 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$1,130

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sat 3/1

4:01 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops42h 14m

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/11

2:00 am-10:59 pm

2 stops31h 59m

$1,144

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Mon 3/3

10:58 am-11:20 pm

2 stops24h 22m

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/9

1:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,160

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sat 3/1

7:10 am-9:00 am

2 stops37h 50m

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/5

1:55 am-4:09 pm

2 stops26h 14m

$1,161

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 6/3

1:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 6/11

1:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,247

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to United Arab Emirates

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to United Arab Emirates from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates

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

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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Qatar Airways 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.
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7.5
Good
1,599 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 ($500), China Eastern ($621), and Etihad Airways ($747).

  • What are the most popular routes 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 7 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$936Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$938Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$947Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$970Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,014Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$1,043Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$1,300Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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