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$420+ 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DXB
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/147:00 amSAN - DXB
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/172:15 amDXB - SAN
3 stops30h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/147:00 amSAN - DXB
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/249:20 amDXB - SAN
1 stop42h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/147:00 amSAN - DXB
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/222:15 amDXB - SAN
3 stops30h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/147:00 amSAN - DXB
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/229:20 amDXB - SAN
1 stop42h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/147:00 amSAN - DXB
2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/182:15 amDXB - SAN
2 stops30h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/1311:02 amSAN - DXB
2 stops32h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/81:50 amDXB - SAN
2 stops32h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/159:54 amSAN - DXB
2 stops33h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/192:15 amDXB - SAN
2 stops32h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/157:10 amSAN - DXB
2 stops28h 51mDelta
Wed 12/171:30 amDXB - SAN
2 stops29h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/159:54 amSAN - DXB
2 stops33h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/249:20 amDXB - SAN
1 stop42h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,453
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/107:15 amSAN - DXB
1 stop24h 10mEmirates
Wed 12/179:55 amDXB - SAN
1 stop24h 52mEmirates
Deal found 12/9$1,498
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/106:15 amSAN - DXB
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/173:00 pmDXB - SAN
2 stops35h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,569

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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$718
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$420
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,376
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One-way flight from San Diego to Dubai Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 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 December 12, 2025.
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

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/26

2:15 am-9:28 pm

1 stop31h 13m

$718

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sun 1/18

1:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop42h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/2

2:15 am-9:28 pm

1 stop31h 13m

$718

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sun 1/11

10:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/26

2:15 am-3:36 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$719

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Dubai Intl

Tue 1/27

2:15 am-8:49 pm

3 stops30h 34m

$733

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Fri 1/16

10:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/2

2:15 am-6:44 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$733

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Fri 1/16

10:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Dubai Intl

Tue 2/3

2:15 am-3:36 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$733

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Wed 1/21

12:35 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops44h 35m

$420

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Mon 1/19

12:35 pm-8:20 pm

3 stops43h 45m

$425

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sun 1/25

9:00 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$435

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 1/20

7:51 am-9:10 pm

3 stops49h 19m

$449

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Deals found on 12/9

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Dubai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dubai (average of $871). Flying from San Diego to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,145). 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 DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Dubai in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, and Qatar 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
3,434 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,434 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,434 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,434 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,434 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,515 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,434 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

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 Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Dubai, with prices starting at $905. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $913 and $926, respectively. Air Canada is 14% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dubai (average of $871). Flying from San Diego to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,145). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$905Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$926Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,080Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$1,099Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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