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$350+ 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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DXB
Mar 18 — Mar 251
Wed 3/18
Wed 3/25
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 February 16, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 2/197:00 am
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops24h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 3/32:15 am
DXB
-
SAN
1 stop31h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$719
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/71:10 pm
SAN
-
DXB
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/162:00 am
DXB
-
SAN
1 stop20h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$724
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/212:40 pm
SAN
-
DXB
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/42:15 am
DXB
-
SAN
1 stop31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$725
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/212:40 pm
SAN
-
DXB
1 stop19h 05m
Lufthansa
Wed 3/42:15 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops28h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/15$729
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Sat 3/146:15 am
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops26h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 3/172:15 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops27h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14$734
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Mon 3/2310:15 pm
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops34h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 4/71:55 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops32h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$735
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/141:40 pm
SAN
-
DXB
1 stop42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/192:15 am
DXB
-
SAN
1 stop32h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$745
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1410:30 pm
SAN
-
DXB
1 stop33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 2/192:15 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops28h 18m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/13$750
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Wed 3/47:45 am
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops23h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 3/81:50 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$760
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/412:40 pm
SAN
-
DXB
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/96:05 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$761
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Tue 3/176:35 pm
SAN
-
DXB
1 stop25h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 3/252:15 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops30h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14$764

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 February 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$724
(BusinessClass)

One-way from

$350
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,098
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Dubai Intl flight deals.
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One-way flight from San Diego to Dubai Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 February 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Thu 2/19

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/3

2:15 am-9:25 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$720

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Mon 3/2

12:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/4

2:15 am-9:24 pm

1 stop31h 09m

$725

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Mon 3/2

12:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/4

2:15 am-7:00 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$729

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sun 3/15

10:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/24

2:15 am-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$734

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Fri 3/20

10:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/23

2:15 am-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$734

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 3/17

11:03 am-7:40 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/23

2:15 am-6:33 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$734

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sun 3/15

9:31 am-9:15 pm

2 stops24h 44m

$350

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 3/3

12:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$459

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Mon 3/16

12:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$459

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Wed 3/18

8:00 am-3:50 am

2 stops32h 50m

$464

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/12

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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 February.
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.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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.

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 February 16, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, and United Airlines 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
3,519 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,519 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,519 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Delta
7.9
Good
8,203 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,519 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,304 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,519 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,724 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,519 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 40m. 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 United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Dubai, with prices starting at $776. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $797 and $905, respectively. United Airlines is 26% 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Dubai

Discover the top 4 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 February 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$776Average$1,066FlexibilityNo 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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