Flights from Abu Dhabi to San Diego
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Munich
- 21h 35m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $1,252
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 8,448 mi (13,595 km)
fastest
Via Munich
Germany
21h 35m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $2,622
Via London
United Kingdom
22h 13m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $2,008
Via Chicago
United States
22h 25m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,252
Via Tokyo
Japan
22h 43m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $3,809
Via Toronto
Canada
23h 2m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,711
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Abu Dhabi to cities closest to San Diego
Abu Dhabi to Chicago
Chicago: 1,731 mi (2,786 km) from San Diego, flight 14h 50m
from $418
Abu Dhabi to Atlanta
Atlanta: 1,887 mi (3,037 km) from San Diego, flight 15h 23m
from $559
Abu Dhabi to Toronto
Toronto: 2,164 mi (3,483 km) from San Diego, flight 14h 25m
from $533
Abu Dhabi to Washington
Washington: 2,270 mi (3,653 km) from San Diego, flight 14h 45m
from $510
Abu Dhabi to New York
New York: 2,428 mi (3,907 km) from San Diego, flight 14h 25m
from $428
Abu Dhabi to Boston
Boston: 2,579 mi (4,150 km) from San Diego, flight 13h 48m
from $606
To San Diego from cities closest to Abu Dhabi
Munich to San Diego
Munich: 2,837 mi (4,566 km) from Abu Dhabi, flight 12h
from $664
London to San Diego
London: 3,402 mi (5,475 km) from Abu Dhabi, flight 11h 20m
from $647
Tokyo to San Diego
Tokyo: 5,003 mi (8,051 km) from Abu Dhabi, flight 9h 45m
from $665
Montreal to San Diego
Montreal: 6,603 mi (10,626 km) from Abu Dhabi, flight 5h 58m
Boston to San Diego
Boston: 6,659 mi (10,717 km) from Abu Dhabi, flight 6h 27m
from $204
Providence to San Diego
Providence: 6,697 mi (10,778 km) from Abu Dhabi, flight 7h 55m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Munich.
What is the fastest way to fly from Abu Dhabi to San Diego?
Via Munich: 6h 35m to the connection, 12h after it, about 21h 35m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Abu Dhabi to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $1,252. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Abu Dhabi and San Diego?
Munich (21h 35m total), London (22h 13m total), Chicago (22h 25m total), Tokyo (22h 43m total) and Toronto (23h 2m total).
How far is San Diego from Abu Dhabi?
8,448 mi (13,595 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.