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$666+ Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to San Diego (SAN)

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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — SAN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to San Diego (SAN). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,298
(British Airways)

One-way from

$666
(Kiwi.com)
From Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3110:10 amAUH - SAN
2 stops44h 19mBritish Airways
Tue 11/412:48 pmSAN - AUH
2 stops31h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,298
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:20 amAUH - SAN
2 stops25h 48mQatar Airways
Tue 11/49:10 amSAN - AUH
2 stops23h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,322
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:35 amAUH - SAN
2 stops30h 45mSWISS
Tue 11/44:04 pmSAN - AUH
2 stops26h 31mSWISS
Deal found 7/2$1,568
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/3110:10 amAUH - SAN
2 stops34h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:10 pmSAN - AUH
1 stop26h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$2,044
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:15 amAUH - SAN
1 stop25h 30mLufthansa
Tue 11/47:00 amSAN - AUH
2 stops24h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 7/2$2,090

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Abu Dhabi

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Abu DhabiSan Diego

AUH - SAN

AUHSAN

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 10/31

10:10 am-7:29 pm

2 stops44h 19m

San Diego

Tue 11/4

12:48 pm-8:20 am

2 stops31h 32m

$1,298

Abu DhabiSan Diego

AUH - SAN

AUHSAN

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 10/31

5:20 am-8:08 pm

2 stops25h 48m

San Diego

Tue 11/4

9:10 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$1,322

Abu DhabiSan Diego

AUH - SAN

AUHSAN

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 10/30

2:35 am-10:20 pm

2 stops30h 45m

San Diego

Tue 11/4

4:04 pm-6:35 am

2 stops26h 31m

$1,568

Abu DhabiSan Diego

AUH - SAN

AUHSAN

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 10/31

10:10 am-9:51 am

2 stops34h 41m

San Diego

Tue 11/4

6:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop26h 10m

$2,044

Abu DhabiSan Diego

AUH - SAN

AUHSAN

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 10/30

2:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop25h 30m

San Diego

Tue 11/4

7:00 am-7:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$2,090

Abu DhabiSan Diego

AUH - SAN

AUHSAN

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 8/17

1:00 pm-12:52 pm

3 stops58h 52m

$666

Abu DhabiSan Diego

AUH - SAN

AUHSAN

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 8/16

2:15 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops43h 29m

$1,054

Abu DhabiSan Diego

AUH - SAN

AUHSAN

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 8/17

9:00 am-7:48 pm

1 stop21h 48m

$1,196

Abu DhabiSan Diego

AUH - SAN

AUHSAN

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 8/14

2:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,498

Abu DhabiSan Diego

AUH - SAN

AUHSAN

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 8/15

4:25 am-2:54 pm

3 stops45h 29m

$1,575

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/3

Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to San Diego

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Abu Dhabi to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,220 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
787 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Abu Dhabi to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $1,298. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at $1,322 and $1,568, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Abu Dhabi to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is SWISS, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,054. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Abu Dhabi to San Diego for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to San Diego 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 Abu Dhabi to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Abu Dhabi to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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