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$350+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DXB
feb. 26 — mar. 51
jue. 2/26
jue. 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 enero 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
lun. 4/133:21 pm
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops25h 04m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 4/2711:25 pm
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops25h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$719
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
lun. 2/27:00 am
SAN
-
DXB
1 stop24h 40m
United Airlines
mar. 2/172:15 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops32h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$723
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/89:24 am
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops23h 51m
Qatar Airways
mar. 2/1710:25 pm
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops36h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/25$730
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
dom. 2/86:05 pm
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops37h 40m
Air Canada
lun. 2/161:30 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops46h 33m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$731
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/1212:30 pm
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops44h 15m
Air Canada
mar. 5/192:00 am
DXB
-
SAN
1 stop21h 18m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/25$732
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
lun. 2/237:00 am
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops24h 40m
United Airlines
dom. 3/12:15 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops32h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$734
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
mar. 5/1210:40 pm
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops32h 55m
United Airlines
mar. 5/191:55 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops27h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$735
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
lun. 4/131:10 pm
SAN
-
DXB
1 stop19h 35m
Air Canada
dom. 4/262:00 am
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops44h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/25$748
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/912:40 pm
SAN
-
DXB
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 3/239:20 am
DXB
-
SAN
1 stop42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$759
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
jue. 3/1212:05 pm
SAN
-
AUH
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 3/182:20 am
AUH
-
SAN
2 stops30h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,051
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
mar. 8/258:40 am
SAN
-
AUH
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 8/291:30 am
AUH
-
SAN
2 stops33h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,068
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
vie. 5/19:25 pm
SAN
-
SHJ
2 stops26h 55m
Qatar Airways
mar. 5/59:25 pm
SHJ
-
SAN
2 stops35h 04m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,124

Find flight deals from San Diego to United Arab Emirates

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$719
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$350
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$994
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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 enero 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to the United Arab Emirates that are best for you.

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San Diego

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United Arab Emirates

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Return

Price

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

lun. 2/2

9:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Dubai Intl

mar. 2/17

2:15 am-8:51 pm

2 stops30h 36m

$723

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

mar. 3/10

11:03 am-7:40 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Dubai Intl

lun. 3/16

2:15 am-5:26 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$734

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

lun. 3/9

6:15 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Dubai Intl

dom. 3/22

2:15 am-7:48 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$734

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

vie. 3/13

10:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Dubai Intl

jue. 3/19

2:15 am-11:40 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$734

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

lun. 2/23

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Dubai Intl

dom. 3/1

2:15 am-10:44 pm

2 stops32h 29m

$734

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

jue. 3/12

7:55 am-10:55 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Dubai Intl

mié. 3/18

2:15 am-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$790

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

mar. 3/10

3:00 pm-12:01 am

1 stop22h 01m

Dubai Intl

lun. 3/16

1:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$798

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

jue. 3/12

12:05 pm-1:20 am

2 stops26h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

mié. 3/18

2:20 am-9:22 pm

2 stops30h 02m

$1,051

San DiegoSharjah

SAN - SHJ

SANSHJ

San Diego

vie. 5/1

9:33 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops31h 12m

Sharjah

mar. 5/5

11:25 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops32h 54m

$1,124

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

jue. 3/12

9:05 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

mié. 3/18

2:55 am-7:52 pm

1 stop27h 57m

$1,266

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to United Arab Emirates (average of $734). Flying from San Diego to United Arab Emirates 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.

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 enero 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Delta
7.9
Good
8,122 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,206 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,664 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to United Arab Emirates?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to United Arab Emirates in 22h 40m. Fly via United Airlines, Qatar Airways, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from San Diego to United Arab Emirates is about 8395 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Most travelers choose San Diego - Dubai Intl, San Diego - Sharjah or San Diego - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to United Arab Emirates (average of $734). Flying from San Diego to United Arab Emirates 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 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 enero 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$789Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$797Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$905Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EmiratesCheapest$1,099Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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