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 $871. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $905 and $926, respectively. United Airlines is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Dubai?

When booking a flight from San Diego to Dubai, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Air Canada or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

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

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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 21, 2025.

Thu 12/254:10 pmSAN - DXB

2 stops51h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/241:50 amDXB - SAN

2 stops33h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,205

Mon 12/224:15 pmSAN - DXB

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/2411:00 pmDXB - SAN

2 stops34h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,306

Thu 12/254:00 pmSAN - DXB

2 stops42h 15mSWISS

Tue 2/242:15 amDXB - SAN

1 stop31h 10mSWISS

Deal found 12/18

$1,322

Thu 12/255:27 pmSAN - DXB

1 stop37h 13mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/259:55 amDXB - SAN

1 stop23h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,634

Tue 12/2310:56 amSAN - DXB

2 stops23h 19mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/242:15 amDXB - SAN

2 stops28h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$2,179

Mon 12/2210:30 pmSAN - DXB

2 stops35h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/252:15 amDXB - SAN

3 stops28h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$2,189

Tue 12/2311:12 amSAN - DXB

2 stops23h 43mLufthansa

Thu 12/259:20 amDXB - SAN

2 stops26h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 12/20

$2,297

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Tue 2/37:00 amSAN - DXB

2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/92:15 amDXB - SAN

3 stops30h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$733

Fri 1/165:35 pmSAN - DXB

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/31:30 amDXB - SAN

2 stops51h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$752

Sun 1/187:45 amSAN - DXB

2 stops23h 55mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/292:15 amDXB - SAN

2 stops25h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$733

Wed 2/46:15 amSAN - DXB

2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/92:15 amDXB - SAN

3 stops30h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$733

Sun 1/257:00 amSAN - DXB

2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/282:15 amDXB - SAN

2 stops32h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$733

Fri 1/165:35 pmSAN - DXB

1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/22:15 amDXB - SAN

2 stops25h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$763

Fri 1/165:35 pmSAN - DXB

1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/32:15 amDXB - SAN

2 stops33h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$763

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Fri 1/165:35 pmSAN - DXB

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/31:30 amDXB - SAN

2 stops51h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$752

Fri 1/165:35 pmSAN - DXB

1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/32:15 amDXB - SAN

2 stops33h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$763

Fri 1/165:35 pmSAN - DXB

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/21:30 amDXB - SAN

1 stop22h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$799

Sat 1/174:00 pmSAN - DXB

2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/292:15 amDXB - SAN

2 stops31h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$768

Sat 1/179:00 amSAN - DXB

2 stops22h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/282:15 amDXB - SAN

2 stops32h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$776

Sat 1/176:00 pmSAN - DXB

2 stops25h 30mLufthansa

Thu 1/292:15 amDXB - SAN

1 stop31h 13mLufthansa

Deal found 12/19

$784

Sat 1/1710:40 pmSAN - DXB

1 stop33h 00mSWISS

Wed 1/281:50 amDXB - SAN

2 stops32h 43mSWISS

Deal found 12/19

$791

Sun 1/189:00 amSAN - DXB

2 stops22h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/282:15 amDXB - SAN

2 stops32h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$733

Sun 1/187:00 amSAN - DXB

1 stop24h 40mSWISS

Wed 1/281:50 amDXB - SAN

2 stops32h 43mSWISS

Deal found 12/19

$785

Fri 1/2312:45 pmSAN - DXB

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/301:30 amDXB - SAN

2 stops46h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$805

Tue 1/2710:52 amSAN - DXB

2 stops23h 23mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/161:30 amDXB - SAN

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$798

One-way flights from San Diego to Dubai
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Sat 2/77:51 amSAN - DXB

2 stops41h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$451

Sat 1/179:00 pmSAN - DXB

2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$518

Tue 4/147:00 amSAN - DXB

2 stops49h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$525

Fri 12/268:10 pmSAN - DXB

2 stops59h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$765

Tue 4/141:40 pmSAN - DXB

1 stop22h 20mKLM

Deal found 12/20

$800

Fri 12/265:35 pmSAN - DXB

1 stop25h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 12/20

$995

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$733 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$451 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$1,376

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Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/9

2:15 am-8:49 pm

3 stops30h 34m

$733

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sun 1/18

7:45 am-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/29

2:15 am-3:33 pm

2 stops25h 18m

$733

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Wed 2/4

6:15 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/9

2:15 am-8:49 pm

3 stops30h 34m

$733

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/28

2:15 am-10:33 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$733

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Fri 1/16

5:35 pm-7:30 am

1 stop25h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 2/3

1:30 am-5:24 pm

2 stops51h 54m

$752

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Fri 1/16

5:35 pm-7:30 am

1 stop25h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/2

2:15 am-3:36 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$763

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Fri 1/16

5:35 pm-7:30 am

1 stop25h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 2/3

2:15 am-11:42 pm

2 stops33h 27m

$763

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sat 2/7

7:51 am-1:00 pm

2 stops41h 09m

$451

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sat 1/17

9:00 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$518

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops49h 00m

$525

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Deals found on 12/20

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Dubai

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.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
oojo	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
SmartFares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dubai (average of $814). 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?

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 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

3,439 reviews

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

3,439 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,439 reviews

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

8,019 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,439 reviews

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

3,685 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,439 reviews

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

9,099 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,439 reviews

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

10,549 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,439 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

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

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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 $871. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $905 and $926, respectively. United Airlines is 18% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dubai (average of $814). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Canada	Cheapest$905	Average$1,095	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
United Airlines	Cheapest$913	Average$1,072	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$926	Average$1,010	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Delta	Cheapest$1,080	Average$1,540	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Emirates	Cheapest$1,099	Average$1,196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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