How long is the flight from San Diego to Dubai?

Delta can get you from San Diego to Dubai in just under 38h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . San Diego and Dubai are separated by a distance of 13510 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to DXB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Dubai as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

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Round-trip from	AED 3,613
One-way from	AED 1,998
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	August
Average price	AED 3,907

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SAN San Diego - DXB Dubai Intl

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 2/3

13:58-06:55

2 stops28h 57m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,200

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San DiegoDubai

SAN San Diego - DXB Dubai Intl

SANDXB

San Diego

Thu 15/4

13:40-23:00

1 stop22h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,225

San DiegoDubai

SAN San Diego - DXB Dubai Intl

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 13/4

13:40-23:00

1 stop22h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,225

San DiegoDubai

SAN San Diego - DXB Dubai Intl

SANDXB

San Diego

Fri 16/4

06:15-23:00

2 stops29h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,244

San DiegoDubai

SAN San Diego - DXB Dubai Intl

SANDXB

San Diego

Thu 18/3

07:00-23:20

2 stops29h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,247

San DiegoDubai

SAN San Diego - DXB Dubai Intl

SANDXB

San Diego

Sat 20/3

22:00-23:20

2 stops38h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,247

San DiegoDubai

SAN San Diego - DXB Dubai Intl

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 16/3

06:20-23:20

2 stops30h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,247

San DiegoDubai

SAN San Diego - DXB Dubai Intl

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 16/3

18:35-02:15

3 stops44h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,479

San DiegoDubai

SAN San Diego - DXB Dubai Intl

SANDXB

San Diego

Tue 13/4

17:15-20:35

3 stops40h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,578

San DiegoDubai

SAN San Diego - DXB Dubai Intl

SANDXB

San Diego

Thu 15/4

17:15-09:50

3 stops29h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 3,004

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Dubai?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dubai (average of AED 2,695). Flying from San Diego to Dubai in February is currently the most expensive (average of AED 22,319). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Diego to Dubai?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Dubai flights typically cost between AED 3,231 and AED 4,069 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 3,613 on Multiple Airlines (16 Jan–22 Jan).

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San Diego to Dubai?
Delta can get you from San Diego to Dubai in just under 38h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . San Diego and Dubai are separated by a distance of 13510 km.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Dubai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Dubai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Dubai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Dubai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Dubai?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dubai (average of AED 2,695). Flying from San Diego to Dubai in February is currently the most expensive (average of AED 22,319). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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San Diego to Dubai flights typically cost between AED 3,231 and AED 4,069 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 3,613 on Multiple Airlines (16 Jan–22 Jan).

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San Diego to Dubai flights typically cost between AED 3,231 and AED 4,069 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 3,613 on Multiple Airlines (16 Jan–22 Jan).