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$1,181+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — AUH
May 30 — Jun 61
Sat 5/30
Sat 6/6
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 April 30, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/58:30 pm
SAN
-
AUH
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/92:35 am
AUH
-
SAN
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,181
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/247:00 am
SAN
-
AUH
2 stops34h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/285:45 am
AUH
-
SAN
2 stops41h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,244
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:30 pm
SAN
-
AUH
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/102:35 am
AUH
-
SAN
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,355
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:25 am
SAN
-
AUH
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/89:40 am
AUH
-
SAN
1 stop39h 34m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,421
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:25 am
SAN
-
AUH
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 5/102:35 am
AUH
-
SAN
1 stop28h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,561
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2410:45 pm
SAN
-
AUH
1 stop26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/62:55 am
AUH
-
SAN
1 stop31h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,628
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:25 am
SAN
-
AUH
1 stop39h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/122:35 am
AUH
-
SAN
1 stop28h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,662
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:25 am
SAN
-
AUH
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/112:55 am
AUH
-
SAN
2 stops52h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,854
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2410:40 am
SAN
-
AUH
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 9/272:35 am
AUH
-
SAN
1 stop28h 26m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,879

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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 April 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,244
(Qatar Airways)
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl flight deals.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi 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 April 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Thu 9/24

7:00 am-4:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 9/28

5:45 am-11:45 am

2 stops41h 00m

$1,244

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Sun 5/24

10:45 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 6/6

2:55 am-11:48 pm

1 stop31h 53m

$1,628
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Thu 9/24

10:40 am-7:20 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 9/27

2:35 am-8:01 pm

1 stop28h 26m

$1,879

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Thu 9/24

9:45 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 9/28

4:25 am-2:57 pm

3 stops45h 32m

$2,438

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Deals found on 4/26

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 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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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 Etihad Airways can get you from San Diego to Abu Dhabi in just under 21h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 45m. 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.

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