What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dubai to San Diego?

Newark (EWR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 3,244. Find deals

How long is the flight from Dubai to San Diego?

A quick flight from Dubai to San Diego can take about 27h 49m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 3,342. The distance from Dubai to San Diego is about 13510 km.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Dubai to San Diego round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to San Diego return from AED 3,470. Users have found that British Airways is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to San Diego?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to San Diego flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches 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).

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

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to San Diego at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Dubai to San Diego?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to San Diego.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to San Diego?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

AED 2,126+ Flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Diego

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to San Diego

Round-trip from	AED 3,342
One-way from	AED 2,126
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	AED 4,050

British Airways
19/11-24/11
3 total stops
54h 19m total
Dubai to San Diego

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16/10
3 total stops
56h 16m total
Dubai to San Diego

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 1,275 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 591 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 September 2025.

Wed 19/1102:15DXB - SAN

2 stops27h 49mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1118:00SAN - DXB

1 stop26h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/9AED 3,342

Wed 8/1001:55DXB - SAN

1 stop28h 36mUnited Airlines

Wed 15/1006:30SAN - DXB

1 stop25h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/9AED 3,533

Fri 5/1202:15DXB - SAN

2 stops27h 46mBritish Airways

Wed 31/1213:13SAN - DXB

2 stops22h 32mBritish Airways

Deal found 26/9AED 3,621

Sat 6/1211:00DXB - SAN

2 stops40h 23mDelta

Wed 31/1207:20SAN - DXB

2 stops28h 00mDelta

Deal found 26/9AED 3,687

Best flights from Dubai to San Diego
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Wed 19/1102:15DXB - SAN

2 stops27h 49mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1118:00SAN - DXB

1 stop26h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/9AED 3,342

Wed 4/202:15DXB - SAN

2 stops27h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 9/218:00SAN - DXB

1 stop26h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 24/9AED 3,467

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Wed 8/1001:55DXB - SAN

1 stop28h 36mUnited Airlines

Wed 15/1006:30SAN - DXB

1 stop25h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/9AED 3,533

Thu 9/1023:20DXB - SAN

2 stops31h 53mMultiple Airlines

Wed 15/1008:30SAN - DXB

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/9AED 4,789

Thu 9/1017:10DXB - SAN

3 stops32h 51mEthiopian Air

Wed 15/1022:15SAN - DXB

2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/9AED 7,609

Mon 13/1001:00DXB - SAN

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Wed 15/1012:00SAN - DXB

2 stops24h 00mDelta

Deal found 25/9AED 4,528

Mon 13/1001:00DXB - SAN

2 stops26h 19mKLM

Wed 15/1012:00SAN - DXB

2 stops24h 00mKLM

Deal found 25/9AED 4,748

Mon 13/1001:55DXB - SAN

3 stops29h 54mUnited Airlines

Wed 15/1009:01SAN - DXB

2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/9AED 7,348

Tue 14/1005:50DXB - SAN

2 stops24h 33mQatar Airways

Wed 15/1012:18SAN - DXB

2 stops28h 07mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/9AED 4,216

Tue 14/1004:30DXB - SAN

2 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines

Wed 15/1008:00SAN - DXB

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/9AED 5,350

Tue 14/1017:10DXB - SAN

3 stops32h 51mEthiopian Air

Wed 15/1022:15SAN - DXB

2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/9AED 6,235

One-way flights from Dubai to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from Dubai to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 September 2025.

Thu 16/1023:35DXB - SAN

3 stops56h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/9AED 2,126

Tue 14/1023:25DXB - SAN

2 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/9AED 2,189

Mon 13/1001:00DXB - SAN

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 26/9AED 2,662

Wed 15/1000:40DXB - SAN

2 stops26h 39mKLM

Deal found 25/9AED 2,714

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

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 3,342

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/2

02:15-17:50

2 stops27h 35m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

18:00-08:30

1 stop26h 30m

AED 3,467

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/10

23:35-20:51

3 stops56h 16m

AED 2,126

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/10

23:25-14:23

2 stops25h 58m

AED 2,189

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/10

01:00-12:00

1 stop22h 00m

AED 2,662

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/10

01:00-12:00

1 stop22h 00m

AED 2,670

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/10

01:55-20:49

3 stops29h 54m

AED 2,879

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to San Diego?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to San Diego on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to San Diego?

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 15m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to San Diego?

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to San Diego?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 58m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways from Dubai to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

British Airways

6.7

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7,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Roxanne,Sep 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,402 reviews

British Airways

6.7

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7,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Roxanne,Sep 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.

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How long is the flight from Dubai to San Diego?
A quick flight from Dubai to San Diego can take about 27h 49m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 3,342. The distance from Dubai to San Diego is about 13510 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Dubai to San Diego round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to San Diego return from AED 3,470. Users have found that British Airways is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dubai to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to San Diego.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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