How to get from Santa Barbara to Dubai

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Los Angeles: about 20h 3m including the connection. Other options: via San Francisco and Washington. Two tickets from $907.

Flights from Santa Barbara to Dubai

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles
20h 3m
two tickets, via San Francisco
$907
connection options
3
straight-line distance
8,304 mi (13,364 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
20h 3m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
Via San Francisco
20h 16m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International. Departure to Dubai: San Francisco International.
two ticketsfrom $907
Via Washington
22h 25m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall. Departure to Dubai: Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Dubai flight 13h

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 Dubai

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, March, April, November and December, +24° to +33° by day, sea +22° to +29°. In November it is +31° by day and +22° at night, sea +29°, with 1 rainy day.

Jan
+24° +16° +22° 2 days
Feb
+25° +17° +22° 2 days
Mar
+29° +19° +24° 0 days
Apr
+33° +22° +26° 1 days
May
+36° +25° +30° 0 days
Jun
+40° +28° +33° 0 days
Jul
+41° +31° +34° 0 days
Aug
+41° +31° +34° 0 days
Sep
+39° +29° +34° 0 days
Oct
+35° +26° +32° 0 days
Nov
+31° +22° +29° 1 days
Dec
+27° +18° +25° 2 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 Santa Barbara to Dubai?
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 Santa Barbara to Dubai?
Via Los Angeles: 1h 3m to the connection, 16h after it, about 20h 3m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Santa Barbara to Dubai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $907. 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 Santa Barbara and Dubai?
Los Angeles (20h 3m total), San Francisco (20h 16m total) and Washington (22h 25m total).
How far is Dubai from Santa Barbara?
8,304 mi (13,364 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.