How to get from San Diego to Abu Dhabi

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Chicago: about 20h 35m including the connection. Other options: via London, Boston, Washington and Atlanta. Two tickets from $958.

Flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Chicago
20h 35m
two tickets, via Boston
$958
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,448 mi (13,595 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
20h 35m
with the connection
San Diego to Chicago flight 4h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,053
Via London
United Kingdom
20h 35m
with the connection
San Diego to London flight 10h 40m
Connection of about 3h
London to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,862
Via Boston
20h 50m
with the connection
San Diego to Boston flight 5h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Boston to Abu Dhabi flight 12h 15m
two ticketsfrom $958
Via Washington
20h 50m
with the connection
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 $963
Via Atlanta
21h 1m
with the connection
San Diego to Atlanta flight 4h 16m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 45m

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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Abu Dhabi?
Via Chicago: 4h 15m to the connection, 13h 20m after it, about 20h 35m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Abu Dhabi with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Boston from $958. 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 San Diego and Abu Dhabi?
Chicago (20h 35m total), London (20h 35m total), Boston (20h 50m total), Washington (20h 50m total) and Atlanta (21h 1m total).
How far is Abu Dhabi from San Diego?
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.