Abu Dhabi

$525+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

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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 julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,218
(oojo)

One-way from

$525
(Kiwi.com)
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 julio 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
lun. 8/1110:45 pmSAN - AUH
1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways
mar. 9/92:35 amAUH - SAN
1 stop27h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,218
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
dom. 10/128:40 pmSAN - AUH
2 stops40h 55mTurkish Airlines
vie. 10/177:15 amAUH - SAN
2 stops36h 57mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,227
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/111:45 pmSAN - AUH
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/172:55 amAUH - SAN
2 stops30h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,301
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
lun. 8/1110:45 pmSAN - AUH
2 stops36h 30mQatar Airways
mié. 9/1012:25 pmAUH - SAN
2 stops44h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,337
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/181:58 pmSAN - AUH
2 stops42h 17mSWISS
lun. 9/222:15 pmAUH - SAN
2 stops42h 47mSWISS
Deal found 7/27$1,338
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/185:15 pmSAN - AUH
1 stop26h 10mLufthansa
dom. 9/212:10 amAUH - SAN
2 stops29h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 7/27$1,761
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
dom. 10/1210:15 pmSAN - AUH
2 stops34h 00mEthiopian Air
vie. 10/174:25 amAUH - SAN
3 stops45h 36mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/29$2,134
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
vie. 12/1910:39 pmSAN - AUH
2 stops34h 41mRoyal Jordanian
jue. 1/810:30 amAUH - SAN
2 stops45h 30mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 7/30$5,940

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San Diego

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Abu Dhabi

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Return

Price

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

lun. 8/11

10:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

mar. 9/9

2:35 am-7:30 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,218

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

dom. 10/12

8:40 pm-12:35 am

2 stops40h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

vie. 10/17

7:15 am-9:12 am

2 stops36h 57m

$1,227

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

jue. 9/11

1:45 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

mié. 9/17

2:55 am-9:57 pm

2 stops30h 02m

$1,301

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

lun. 8/11

10:45 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

mié. 9/10

12:25 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops44h 23m

$1,337

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

jue. 9/18

1:58 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops42h 17m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

lun. 9/22

2:15 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops42h 47m

$1,338

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

vie. 1/2

5:35 pm-6:10 am

1 stop24h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

sáb. 1/17

2:15 am-3:45 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,625

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

dom. 10/12

10:15 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

vie. 10/17

4:25 am-3:01 pm

3 stops45h 36m

$2,134

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

vie. 12/19

10:39 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops34h 41m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

jue. 1/8

10:30 am-8:00 pm

2 stops45h 30m

$5,940

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

mié. 8/20

1:17 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops44h 58m

$525

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/28

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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, 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 julio 30, 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.

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 julio 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from San Diego to Abu Dhabi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Abu Dhabi, with prices starting at $1,218. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,227 and $1,337, 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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