How to get from Sacramento to Abu Dhabi

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Chicago: about 20h 18m including the connection. Other options: via New York, Atlanta and Washington. Two tickets from $1,067.

Flights from Sacramento to Abu Dhabi

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Chicago
20h 18m
two tickets, via Chicago
$1,067
connection options
4
straight-line distance
8,073 mi (12,993 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
20h 18m
with the connection
Sacramento to Chicago flight 3h 58m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,067
Via New York
21h 4m
with the connection
Sacramento to New York flight 5h 24m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Abu Dhabi: John F. Kennedy International.
New York to Abu Dhabi flight 12h 40m
two ticketsfrom $1,082
Via Atlanta
21h 15m
with the connection
Sacramento to Atlanta flight 4h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 45m
two ticketsfrom $1,235
Via Washington
22h 20m
with the connection
Sacramento to Washington flight 6h 30m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Abu Dhabi: Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Abu Dhabi flight 12h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,195

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.

When to visit Abu Dhabi

Weather by month

Best time to visit: March, April, November and December, +26° to +33° by day, sea +23° to +29°. In November it is +31° by day and +24° at night, sea +29°, with 0 rainy days.

Jan
+24° +18° +22° 2 days
Feb
+25° +18° +21° 1 days
Mar
+29° +21° +23° 1 days
Apr
+33° +23° +26° 0 days
May
+37° +27° +30° 0 days
Jun
+39° +30° +33° 0 days
Jul
+40° +32° +34° 0 days
Aug
+41° +32° +35° 0 days
Sep
+39° +30° +34° 0 days
Oct
+35° +28° +32° 0 days
Nov
+31° +24° +29° 0 days
Dec
+26° +20° +25° 1 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Abu Dhabi?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from Sacramento to Abu Dhabi?
Via Chicago: 3h 58m to the connection, 13h 20m after it, about 20h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Sacramento to Abu Dhabi with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $1,067. 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 Sacramento and Abu Dhabi?
Chicago (20h 18m total), New York (21h 4m total), Atlanta (21h 15m total) and Washington (22h 20m total).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Sacramento?
8,073 mi (12,993 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.