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$588+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SAN
Jun 23 — Jun 301
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Cheap flight deals from Dubai to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) 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 June 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$946
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$588
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$998
From Dubai Intl to San Diego
One-way flight from Dubai Intl to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Dubai to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Dubai to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Thu 6/191:05 amDXB - SAN
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 6/2512:16 pmSAN - DXB
2 stops23h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/18$924
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/164:30 amDXB - SAN
2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/159:51 pmSAN - DXB
2 stops33h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$946
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sun 6/291:55 amDXB - SAN
2 stops31h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/296:35 amSAN - DXB
2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$969
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sun 8/311:00 amDXB - SAN
2 stops32h 54mDelta
Mon 9/810:00 amSAN - DXB
2 stops25h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/18$1,039
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/291:15 amDXB - SAN
3 stops56h 29mSWISS
Tue 7/294:00 pmSAN - DXB
2 stops42h 05mSWISS
Deal found 6/16$1,184
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/111:20 pmDXB - SAN
2 stops26h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 9/86:15 amSAN - DXB
2 stops27h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/18$1,189
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/301:00 amDXB - SAN
2 stops25h 19mKLM
Thu 8/71:30 pmSAN - DXB
2 stops22h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/16$1,261
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/165:10 pmDXB - SAN
3 stops32h 53mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/1510:30 pmSAN - DXB
2 stops30h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/16$1,404
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/319:55 amDXB - SAN
1 stop24h 00mEmirates
Thu 8/77:15 amSAN - DXB
1 stop24h 15mEmirates
Deal found 6/15$1,712
This go2trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 go2trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/261:50 amDXB - SAN
2 stops28h 04mITA Airways
Fri 6/279:55 pmSAN - DXB
2 stops34h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 6/16$1,777
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Fri 6/2712:50 amDXB - SAN
2 stops25h 35mLufthansa
Sat 7/1210:49 amSAN - DXB
2 stops24h 46mLufthansa
Deal found 6/18$2,216

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dubai to San Diego 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 June 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/16

4:30 am-7:24 pm

2 stops25h 54m

San Diego

Wed 10/15

9:51 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$946

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/29

1:55 am-10:42 pm

2 stops31h 47m

San Diego

Tue 7/29

6:35 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$969

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/31

1:00 am-10:54 pm

2 stops32h 54m

San Diego

Mon 9/8

10:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$1,039

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/15

1:05 am-4:20 pm

2 stops26h 15m

San Diego

Wed 10/15

4:40 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$1,084

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/29

1:15 am-10:44 pm

3 stops56h 29m

San Diego

Tue 7/29

4:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,184

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/1

11:20 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops26h 05m

San Diego

Mon 9/8

6:15 am-8:55 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$1,189

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/30

1:00 am-3:19 pm

2 stops25h 19m

San Diego

Thu 8/7

1:30 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$1,261

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/16

5:10 pm-3:03 pm

3 stops32h 53m

San Diego

Wed 10/15

10:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,404

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Thu 7/31

9:55 am-10:55 pm

1 stop24h 00m

San Diego

Thu 8/7

7:15 am-6:30 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,712

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Wed 10/22

4:30 am-7:28 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$588

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/16

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to San Diego

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Dubai 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 18, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Dubai to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai 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 Dubai to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to San Diego round-trip from $969. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $1,039, and British Airways, from $1,084. Users have found that United Airlines is 12% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Dubai to San Diego are Qatar Airways ($690), Air Canada ($778), and United Airlines ($780).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai 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 Dubai to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Dubai 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Dubai to San Diego

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British AirwaysCheapest$903Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$959Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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