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$1,081+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — AUH
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Abu Dhabi

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 March 10, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/510:43 pm
SAN
-
AUH
1 stop26h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/183:35 am
AUH
-
SAN
1 stop28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,081
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 10/2610:45 pm
SAN
-
AUH
2 stops35h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/3010:45 pm
AUH
-
SAN
2 stops33h 23m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/8$1,166
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/58:00 am
SAN
-
AUH
2 stops26h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 4/1911:45 pm
AUH
-
SAN
2 stops32h 36m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/9$1,239
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sat 3/2812:37 pm
SAN
-
AUH
2 stops35h 18m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/1111:45 pm
AUH
-
SAN
2 stops32h 36m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5$1,672
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2810:35 pm
SAN
-
AUH
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/102:55 am
AUH
-
SAN
1 stop28h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,739
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/511:00 am
SAN
-
AUH
2 stops21h 15m
Lufthansa
Sat 4/182:35 am
AUH
-
SAN
1 stop23h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/9$1,805
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/269:55 pm
SAN
-
AUH
2 stops34h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 10/304:25 am
AUH
-
SAN
3 stops46h 08m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/8$2,359
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/59:45 pm
SAN
-
AUH
2 stops42h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 4/194:25 am
AUH
-
SAN
3 stops45h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/9$3,608

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Sun 4/5

10:43 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop26h 42m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 4/18

3:35 am-8:50 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$1,081

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Sat 3/28

12:37 pm-10:55 am

2 stops35h 18m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 4/11

11:45 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops32h 36m

$1,672

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Sat 3/28

10:35 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 4/10

2:55 am-8:43 pm

1 stop28h 48m

$1,739
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Sun 4/5

11:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 4/18

2:35 am-3:25 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$1,805

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Sun 4/5

9:45 pm-3:10 am

3 stops42h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 4/19

4:25 am-3:15 pm

3 stops45h 50m

$3,614
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Sun 7/26

7:30 am-3:55 am

2 stops33h 25m

$3,229
Quickest one-way

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Sun 7/26

8:30 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$4,225

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Deals found on 3/8

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi

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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Abu Dhabi flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Abu Dhabi

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Abu Dhabi (average of $684). Flying from San Diego to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,077). 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Abu Dhabi?

    Qatar Airways and Lufthansa can get you from San Diego to Abu Dhabi in just under 21h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 03m. The distance between San Diego and Abu Dhabi is about 8445 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Abu Dhabi (average of $684). Flying from San Diego to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,077). 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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