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How to get from Dubai to San Diego

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Los Angeles: about 20h 49m including the connection. Other options: via San Francisco, Seattle, Munich and London. Two tickets from $1,215.

Flights from Dubai to San Diego

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Best fares from Dubai to San Diego

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $804 15 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $804 15 November, Sun Cheapest month September 2027 tickets from $765

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles
20h 49m
two tickets, via San Francisco
$1,215
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,404 mi (13,525 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
United States
20h 49m
with the connection
Dubai to Los Angeles flight 16h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to San Diego flight 59m
two ticketsfrom $1,274
Via San Francisco
United States
20h 53m
with the connection
Dubai to San Francisco flight 16h 18m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to San Diego: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to San Diego flight 1h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,215
Via Seattle
United States
21h 32m
with the connection
Dubai to Seattle flight 15h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Seattle to San Diego flight 2h 52m
two ticketsfrom $1,247
Via Munich
Germany
21h 50m
with the connection
Dubai to Munich flight 6h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to San Diego flight 12h
two ticketsfrom $2,347
Via London
United Kingdom
22h 10m
with the connection
Dubai to London flight 7h 50m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Stansted. Departure to San Diego: London Heathrow.
London to San Diego flight 11h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,648

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Dubai to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from Dubai to San Diego?
Via Los Angeles: 16h 50m to the connection, 59m after it, about 20h 49m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Dubai to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $1,215. 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 Dubai and San Diego?
Los Angeles (20h 49m total), San Francisco (20h 53m total), Seattle (21h 32m total), Munich (21h 50m total) and London (22h 10m total).
How far is San Diego from Dubai?
8,404 mi (13,525 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.