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$506+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DXB
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Dubai

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/13:21 pm
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops25h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/811:25 pm
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$719
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 4/26:32 am
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops25h 03m
United Airlines
Tue 4/141:55 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16$758
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sat 10/1010:30 pm
SAN
-
DXB
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/142:00 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops44h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$776
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/91:40 pm
SAN
-
DXB
1 stop22h 20m
KLM
Wed 4/221:00 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops25h 55m
KLM
Deal found 3/16$780
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 4/26:32 am
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops25h 03m
United Airlines
Mon 4/61:55 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops27h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$785
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sat 10/107:00 am
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops25h 45m
Air Canada
Wed 10/142:00 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops44h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/12$786

Find flight deals from San Diego to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Dubai (DXB). 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 March 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$719
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$506
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$871
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Dubai 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 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Thu 4/2

7:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/14

1:55 am-5:16 pm

2 stops26h 21m

$758

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Thu 4/2

6:32 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 03m

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/6

1:55 am-6:05 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$785
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Thu 4/9

1:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/22

1:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

$797

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sat 4/18

6:15 am-11:00 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/1

1:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

$801

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Mon 5/4

11:58 am-11:00 pm

2 stops24h 02m

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/13

1:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

$802

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Thu 4/9

2:47 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops21h 13m

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/22

1:00 am-5:34 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$806

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Fri 4/10

6:15 am-11:00 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/16

1:00 am-11:42 pm

2 stops33h 42m

$812

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sat 4/11

6:32 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 03m

Dubai Intl

Fri 4/24

1:55 am-6:53 pm

2 stops27h 58m

$834

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Thu 6/4

8:15 am-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/11

4:20 am-8:43 pm

2 stops27h 23m

$885
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Wed 4/15

6:25 am-11:00 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$506

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Dubai

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 Dubai in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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-Dubai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Dubai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Dubai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Dubai 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-Dubai 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 Dubai

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dubai (average of $684). Flying from San Diego to Dubai 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Dubai?

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated March 17, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Delta, andQatar Airways from San Diego to Dubai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,736 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,437 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,813 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Dubai. 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 Dubai?

    United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Dubai in just under 24h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . San Diego and Dubai are separated by a distance of 8395 mi.

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

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Dubai, with prices starting at $684. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $734 and $797, respectively. Qatar Airways is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Dubai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Dubai 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 Dubai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dubai (average of $684). Flying from San Diego to Dubai 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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Top 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Dubai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Dubai. 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 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$684Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$734Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$797Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$905Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EmiratesCheapest$1,099Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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