United Arab Emirates

$404+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to the United Arab Emirates

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SAN — DXB
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$886
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$404
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,344
From San Diego to United Arab Emirates
One-way flight from San Diego to United Arab Emirates
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($181 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 1, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 12/112:45 pmSAN - DXB
1 stop23h 20mAir Canada
Thu 12/41:30 amDXB - SAN
2 stops46h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 6/30$906
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/106:35 amSAN - DXB
2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/221:55 amDXB - SAN
2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$907
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sat 9/138:50 amSAN - DXB
2 stops25h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 9/3011:25 pmDXB - SAN
2 stops46h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/29$920
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/18:10 amSAN - DXB
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/73:25 amDXB - SAN
2 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$956
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:10 pmSAN - DXB
2 stops45h 05mSWISS
Sun 11/162:00 amDXB - SAN
2 stops30h 28mSWISS
Deal found 7/1$974
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/11:55 pmSAN - DXB
1 stop22h 05mKLM
Mon 7/71:00 amDXB - SAN
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Deal found 6/30$983
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/131:55 pmSAN - DXB
1 stop22h 05mDelta
Sun 7/2712:40 amDXB - SAN
2 stops34h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/30$993
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/158:50 amSAN - AUH
2 stops25h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 9/3010:45 pmAUH - SAN
2 stops47h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,064
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/158:40 pmSAN - AUH
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/309:00 amAUH - SAN
1 stop20h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,243
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/181:58 pmSAN - AUH
2 stops29h 37mSWISS
Sun 9/212:25 amAUH - SAN
2 stops30h 37mSWISS
Deal found 6/30$1,338
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 12/229:48 amSAN - SHJ
2 stops24h 07mQatar Airways
Wed 12/312:15 pmSHJ - SAN
2 stops35h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/29$2,021

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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 July 1, 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

Mon 12/1

12:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop23h 20m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/4

1:30 am-12:03 pm

2 stops46h 33m

$906

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Fri 7/11

10:20 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 7/21

1:55 am-6:35 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$918

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sat 9/13

8:50 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/30

11:25 pm-10:50 am

2 stops46h 25m

$920

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Mon 12/1

12:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop23h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/5

9:40 am-11:18 am

2 stops37h 38m

$959

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 11/11

1:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops45h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sun 11/16

2:00 am-8:28 pm

2 stops30h 28m

$974

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Sun 7/13

1:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 7/21

1:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$983

San DiegoDubai

SAN - DXB

SANDXB

San Diego

Thu 8/14

1:22 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops22h 38m

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/30

1:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$988

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Mon 9/15

8:50 am-9:15 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 9/30

10:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops47h 05m

$1,064

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Mon 9/15

8:40 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 9/30

9:00 am-6:57 pm

1 stop20h 57m

$1,243

San DiegoAbu Dhabi

SAN - AUH

SANAUH

San Diego

Thu 9/18

1:58 pm-6:35 am

2 stops29h 37m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 9/21

2:25 am-10:02 pm

2 stops30h 37m

$1,338

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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 July 1, 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 July 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, and KLM 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.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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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 cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to United Arab Emirates one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to United Arab Emirates are Qatar Airways ($479), China Eastern ($625), and United Airlines ($757).

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

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    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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$911Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$913Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$943Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,080Average$1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$1,196Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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