What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego?

Travellers will need to book flights to San Diego (SAN) if they wish to fly to San Diego. The San Diego airport is 4.2 km from the city centre.

Can I find cheaper flights to San Diego if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Diego on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to San Diego?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Diego.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego?

San Diego is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego. One-way flights to San Diego typically cost AED 1,061, while return flights cost around AED 1,383.

How much is a return flight to San Diego?

A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around AED 377, however they can be found for as little as AED 377.

Does San Diego have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at San Diego can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to San Diego?

Yes. San Diego has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton San Diego Resort is the closest property to San Diego (0.0 km away from San Diego).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Diego?

The most popular airline flying from Dubai to San Diego is British Airways.

How long is the flight to San Diego?

On average, a flight from Dubai to San Diego takes 26 hours 58 minutes. Flights to San Diego from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

AED 2,196+ Cheap Flights to San Diego, California

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Return from	AED 3,317
One-way from	AED 2,196
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	AED 4,051

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23/11-1/12
2 total stops
45h 18m total
Dubai to San Diego

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26h 03m total
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Sun 23/1102:05DXB - SAN

1 stop21h 58mAir Canada

Mon 1/1212:45SAN - DXB

1 stop23h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 13/9AED 3,317

Sun 21/901:55DXB - SAN

1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 28/906:48SAN - DXB

2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9AED 3,335

Wed 19/1102:15DXB - SAN

2 stops30h 03mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1118:00SAN - DXB

1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9AED 3,346

Mon 27/1002:15DXB - SAN

2 stops32h 29mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/1107:58SAN - DXB

2 stops23h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9AED 3,397

Thu 20/1102:15DXB - SAN

2 stops27h 49mBritish Airways

Sun 30/1118:00SAN - DXB

1 stop41h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9AED 3,401

Thu 20/1102:15DXB - SAN

2 stops30h 03mBritish Airways

Fri 28/1118:00SAN - DXB

1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9AED 3,405

Tue 25/1110:00DXB - SAN

2 stops40h 37mBritish Airways

Fri 28/1118:00SAN - DXB

1 stop26h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9AED 3,467

Thu 20/1101:55DXB - SAN

2 stops26h 10mDelta

Fri 28/1106:15SAN - DXB

2 stops29h 46mDelta

Deal found 13/9AED 3,508

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Wed 19/1102:15DXB - SAN

2 stops27h 49mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1118:00SAN - DXB

1 stop26h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9AED 3,346

Mon 27/1002:15DXB - SAN

2 stops32h 29mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/1107:58SAN - DXB

2 stops23h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9AED 3,397

Thu 20/1101:55DXB - SAN

2 stops26h 10mDelta

Fri 28/1106:15SAN - DXB

2 stops29h 46mDelta

Deal found 13/9AED 3,508

Thu 20/1102:15DXB - SAN

2 stops32h 49mBritish Airways

Fri 28/1118:00SAN - DXB

1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9AED 3,401

Fri 21/1102:15DXB - SAN

2 stops30h 03mBritish Airways

Sun 30/1118:00SAN - DXB

1 stop26h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9AED 3,401

Sat 22/1102:15DXB - SAN

2 stops27h 49mBritish Airways

Fri 28/1118:00SAN - DXB

1 stop41h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9AED 3,401

Thu 20/1102:15DXB - SAN

2 stops30h 03mBritish Airways

Sun 30/1118:00SAN - DXB

1 stop41h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9AED 3,405

Thu 5/213:20DXB - SAN

2 stops42h 48mBritish Airways

Mon 9/208:07SAN - DXB

2 stops27h 38mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/9AED 3,467

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Sun 21/901:55DXB - SAN

2 stops31h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 28/906:48SAN - DXB

2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9AED 3,320

Mon 22/917:10DXB - SAN

3 stops32h 53mEthiopian Air

Sun 28/922:15SAN - DXB

2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9AED 5,035

Mon 22/911:45DXB - SAN

2 stops41h 57mQatar Airways

Sun 28/921:35SAN - DXB

2 stops36h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9AED 5,072

Mon 27/1002:15DXB - SAN

2 stops32h 29mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/1107:58SAN - DXB

2 stops23h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9AED 3,397

Mon 27/1002:15DXB - SAN

2 stops28h 08mBritish Airways

Tue 4/1118:00SAN - DXB

1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9AED 3,867

Tue 28/1022:25DXB - SAN

2 stops26h 58mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1109:24SAN - DXB

2 stops23h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9AED 3,596

One-way flights to San Diego
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Tue 14/1023:25DXB - SAN

2 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9AED 2,196

Sat 6/1204:30DXB - SAN

2 stops44h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 2,222

Fri 17/1005:50DXB - SAN

2 stops24h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9AED 2,288

Wed 7/122:45DXB - SAN

3 stops56h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9AED 2,501

Mon 13/1001:00DXB - SAN

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 14/9AED 2,604

Thu 16/1000:40DXB - SAN

2 stops28h 20mKLM

Deal found 14/9AED 2,644

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DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/11

02:15-18:04

2 stops27h 49m

San Diego

Mon 24/11

18:00-08:30

1 stop26h 30m

AED 3,346

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/10

02:15-23:44

2 stops32h 29m

San Diego

Tue 4/11

07:58-19:40

2 stops23h 42m

AED 3,397

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/11

02:15-23:04

2 stops32h 49m

San Diego

Fri 28/11

18:00-07:40

1 stop25h 40m

AED 3,401

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Fri 21/11

02:15-20:18

2 stops30h 03m

San Diego

Sun 30/11

18:00-08:30

1 stop26h 30m

AED 3,401

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Sat 22/11

02:15-18:04

2 stops27h 49m

San Diego

Fri 28/11

18:00-23:45

1 stop41h 45m

AED 3,401

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/11

02:15-20:18

2 stops30h 03m

San Diego

Sun 30/11

18:00-23:45

1 stop41h 45m

AED 3,405

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

13:20-20:08

2 stops42h 48m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

08:07-23:45

2 stops27h 38m

AED 3,467

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/11

01:55-16:05

2 stops26h 10m

San Diego

Fri 28/11

06:15-00:01

2 stops29h 46m

AED 3,508

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/10

23:25-15:44

2 stops27h 19m

AED 2,196

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/12

04:30-12:54

2 stops44h 24m

AED 2,222

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The cheapest airline flying from Dubai to San Diego is British Airways.

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Anonymous,May 2025

LHR - LAX

We needed assistance (wheelchair, golf cart, whatever ) to get to next gate. We requested it. None was provided.

FAQs about flying to San Diego

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego?
Travellers will need to book flights to San Diego (SAN) if they wish to fly to San Diego. The San Diego airport is 4.2 km from the city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to San Diego if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Diego on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to San Diego?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Diego.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego?
San Diego is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego. One-way flights to San Diego typically cost AED 1,061, while return flights cost around AED 1,383.
How much is a return flight to San Diego?
A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around AED 377, however they can be found for as little as AED 377.
Does San Diego have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at San Diego can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to San Diego?
Yes. San Diego has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton San Diego Resort is the closest property to San Diego (0.0 km away from San Diego).

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