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$415+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to the United Arab Emirates

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DXB
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$869
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$415
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,226
From San Diego to United Arab Emirates
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/168:33 amSAN - DXB
2 stops28h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/232:00 amDXB - SAN
2 stops29h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$869
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:15 amSAN - DXB
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/62:00 amDXB - SAN
3 stops32h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$886
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:15 amSAN - DXB
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/37:35 amDXB - SAN
3 stops34h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$891
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 8/147:04 amSAN - DXB
1 stop24h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/261:55 amDXB - SAN
1 stop28h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$904
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 8/216:50 amSAN - DXB
1 stop24h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/21:55 amDXB - SAN
1 stop28h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$910
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Wed 8/207:21 pmSAN - DXB
3 stops36h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/261:55 amDXB - SAN
2 stops24h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$918
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2212:25 pmSAN - DXB
1 stop20h 20mAir Canada
Sun 9/281:25 amDXB - SAN
2 stops45h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 8/13$930
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/89:35 pmSAN - DXB
2 stops36h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 9/155:50 amDXB - SAN
2 stops40h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/13$933
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 11/145:35 pmSAN - DXB
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/202:15 amDXB - SAN
2 stops32h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$947
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/86:40 amSAN - DXB
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/131:15 amDXB - SAN
2 stops32h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$948
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2112:25 pmSAN - DXB
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/271:30 amDXB - SAN
2 stops46h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$955
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 10/39:25 pmSAN - AUH
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/197:15 amAUH - SAN
2 stops36h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,130

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to the United Arab Emirates that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

United Arab Emirates

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 9/16

8:33 am-12:20 am

2 stops28h 47m

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/23

2:00 am-8:19 pm

2 stops29h 19m

$869

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Fri 1/16

6:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop41h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 2/3

2:05 am-10:04 am

2 stops43h 59m

$886

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 9/30

6:15 am-2:30 am

3 stops33h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/6

2:00 am-11:17 pm

3 stops32h 17m

$886

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Fri 9/26

6:15 am-2:30 am

3 stops33h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fri 10/3

7:35 am-7:29 am

3 stops34h 54m

$891

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Sun 2/1

9:10 am-1:20 am

2 stops28h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 2/5

2:20 am-9:52 pm

2 stops31h 32m

$1,129

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Fri 10/3

9:25 pm-12:35 am

2 stops40h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 10/19

7:15 am-8:29 am

2 stops36h 14m

$1,130

San DiegoSharjah

SAN - SHJ

SANSHJ

San Diego

Mon 9/22

11:46 am-8:20 pm

2 stops21h 34m

Sharjah

Tue 9/30

5:40 am-6:03 pm

2 stops23h 23m

$1,164

San DiegoSharjah

SAN - SHJ

SANSHJ

San Diego

Mon 9/8

11:46 am-8:20 pm

2 stops21h 34m

Sharjah

Mon 9/15

5:40 am-6:03 pm

2 stops23h 23m

$1,164

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Thu 1/29

10:25 am-7:30 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 2/9

9:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$1,195

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Thu 1/29

8:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 2/9

9:30 am-8:08 pm

1 stop22h 38m

$1,201

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to the United Arab Emirates

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to United Arab Emirates?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to United Arab Emirates (average of $811). Flying from San Diego to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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 AE?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to United Arab Emirates, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from San Diego to the United Arab Emirates by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,949 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates?

    If you book a flight to United Arab Emirates from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to United Arab Emirates?

    Most travelers choose San Diego - Dubai Intl, San Diego - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl or San Diego - Sharjah when deciding on the best route from San Diego to United Arab Emirates.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to United Arab Emirates (average of $811). Flying from San Diego to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to United Arab Emirates. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$911Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$913Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$926Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,080Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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