What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Dubai?

Seattle (SEA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Dubai on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Dubai?

Flights via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 41m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to Dubai?

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 37m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to Dubai?

Seattle (SEA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,189.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Dubai?

United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Dubai in just under 23h 24m. 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 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Dubai one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Dubai are Qatar Airways ($568), SWISS ($592), and United Airlines ($601).

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 Delta 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?

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Diego to Dubai flights typically cost between $1,226 and $1,915 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $762 on United Airlines (Jan 15-Feb 2).

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jue. 11/277:00 amSAN - DXB

1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines

mar. 12/92:15 amDXB - SAN

2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$718

jue. 11/276:45 amSAN - DXB

2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines

mar. 12/22:15 amDXB - SAN

3 stops29h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$733

jue. 11/2710:51 amSAN - DXB

2 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines

mar. 12/21:30 amDXB - SAN

1 stop22h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$754

dom. 11/3010:51 amSAN - DXB

2 stops23h 24mUnited Airlines

mié. 12/32:15 amDXB - SAN

3 stops29h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$762

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dom. 11/3010:51 amSAN - DXB

2 stops23h 24mUnited Airlines

mié. 12/32:15 amDXB - SAN

2 stops31h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$762

lun. 2/26:00 pmSAN - DXB

2 stops25h 30mLufthansa

dom. 2/81:30 amDXB - SAN

2 stops31h 19mLufthansa

Deal found 11/24

$816

vie. 1/167:00 amSAN - DXB

2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines

lun. 2/21:50 amDXB - SAN

2 stops34h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$762

jue. 1/156:30 amSAN - DXB

2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines

lun. 2/21:50 amDXB - SAN

2 stops30h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$762

sáb. 1/316:30 amSAN - DXB

2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines

lun. 2/91:50 amDXB - SAN

2 stops30h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$762

jue. 1/296:30 amSAN - DXB

2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines

mié. 2/111:30 amDXB - SAN

2 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$786

vie. 1/167:00 amSAN - DXB

2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines

mar. 2/31:30 amDXB - SAN

2 stops31h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$786

vie. 1/166:15 amSAN - DXB

2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines

vie. 1/301:30 amDXB - SAN

2 stops26h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$829

lun. 12/88:45 amSAN - DXB

2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines

mar. 12/232:15 amDXB - SAN

2 stops32h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$880

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jue. 11/277:00 amSAN - DXB

1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines

mar. 12/92:15 amDXB - SAN

2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$718

jue. 11/276:45 amSAN - DXB

2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines

mar. 12/22:15 amDXB - SAN

3 stops29h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$733

jue. 11/2710:51 amSAN - DXB

2 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines

mar. 12/21:30 amDXB - SAN

1 stop22h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$754

dom. 11/3010:51 amSAN - DXB

2 stops23h 24mUnited Airlines

mié. 12/32:15 amDXB - SAN

3 stops29h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$762

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vie. 1/99:11 amSAN - DXB

2 stops23h 44mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/25

$568

jue. 12/41:05 pmSAN - DXB

2 stops45h 10mSWISS

Deal found 11/24

$592

jue. 12/47:42 amSAN - DXB

2 stops26h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$601

jue. 12/46:25 amSAN - DXB

3 stops51h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$640

vie. 1/99:37 amSAN - DXB

1 stop21h 03mEmirates

Deal found 11/25

$767

sáb. 11/296:30 amSAN - DXB

2 stops29h 31mDelta

Deal found 11/24

$769

sáb. 11/296:36 amSAN - DXB

3 stops47h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$843

lun. 12/157:59 amSAN - DXB

3 stops55h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$871

vie. 1/910:00 pmSAN - DXB

3 stops42h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/25

$1,414

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Dubai

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$762 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$568 (Yatra.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$1,000

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

dom. 11/30

10:51 am-10:15 pm

2 stops23h 24m

Dubai Intl

mié. 12/3

2:15 am-9:51 pm

2 stops31h 36m

$762

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

vie. 1/16

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Dubai Intl

lun. 2/2

1:50 am-12:15 am

2 stops34h 25m

$762

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

jue. 1/15

6:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Dubai Intl

lun. 2/2

1:50 am-8:49 pm

2 stops30h 59m

$762

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

sáb. 1/31

6:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Dubai Intl

lun. 2/9

1:50 am-7:54 pm

2 stops30h 04m

$762

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

jue. 1/29

6:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Dubai Intl

mié. 2/11

1:30 am-5:40 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$786

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

vie. 1/16

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Dubai Intl

mar. 2/3

1:30 am-8:42 pm

2 stops31h 12m

$786

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

lun. 2/2

6:00 pm-7:30 am

2 stops25h 30m

Dubai Intl

dom. 2/8

1:30 am-8:49 pm

2 stops31h 19m

$816

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

vie. 1/16

6:15 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Dubai Intl

vie. 1/30

1:30 am-3:36 pm

2 stops26h 06m

$829

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

lun. 12/8

8:45 am-7:30 am

2 stops34h 45m

Dubai Intl

mar. 12/23

2:15 am-10:51 pm

2 stops32h 36m

$880

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

vie. 1/9

9:11 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$568

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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 November.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dubai (average of $719). Flying from San Diego to Dubai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $963). 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.

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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

3,421 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

3,421 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,421 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

7,998 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,421 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

3,675 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,421 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

9,046 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,421 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

10,476 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,421 reviews

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

How long is the flight from San Diego to Dubai?
United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Dubai in just under 23h 24m. 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 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Dubai one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Dubai are Qatar Airways ($568), SWISS ($592), and United Airlines ($601).
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dubai (average of $719). Flying from San Diego to Dubai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $963). 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
United Airlines	Cheapest$871	Average$1,047	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Air Canada	Cheapest$905	Average$1,087	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
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$1,221	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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