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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Diego from AED 2,086

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SAN
23 Jan — 30 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Dubai to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 December 2025.

Thu 5/202:15DXB - SAN
2 stops31h 41mUnited Airlines
Fri 13/206:30SAN - DXB
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/12AED 3,595
Wed 28/110:00DXB - SAN
2 stops48h 58mBritish Airways
Sun 1/218:00SAN - DXB
1 stop26h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/12AED 3,727
Thu 5/201:30DXB - SAN
1 stop22h 23mAir Canada
Fri 13/212:40SAN - DXB
1 stop19h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 23/12AED 4,638
Thu 5/202:15DXB - SAN
2 stops30h 26mBritish Airways
Fri 13/218:00SAN - DXB
1 stop41h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/12AED 4,142
Tue 27/102:15DXB - SAN
3 stops30h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/209:00SAN - DXB
2 stops22h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/12AED 4,645

Find flight deals from Dubai to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 December 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 3,595

One-way from

AED 2,086

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

AED 3,470
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/2-13/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 51m total
  • Dubai to San Diego
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14/2
  • 14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Dubai to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 1,203 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 644 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 24 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

02:15-21:56

2 stops31h 41m

San Diego

Fri 13/2

06:30-19:40

2 stops25h 10m

AED 3,595

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Wed 28/1

10:00-22:58

2 stops48h 58m

San Diego

Sun 1/2

18:00-08:30

1 stop26h 30m

AED 3,727

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

02:15-20:41

2 stops30h 26m

San Diego

Fri 13/2

18:00-23:45

1 stop41h 45m

AED 4,142

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

01:30-11:53

1 stop22h 23m

San Diego

Fri 13/2

12:40-19:45

1 stop19h 05m

AED 4,638

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Tue 27/1

02:15-20:49

3 stops30h 34m

San Diego

Sun 1/2

09:00-19:40

2 stops22h 40m

AED 4,645

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/2

14:15-00:05

2 stops45h 50m

AED 2,086

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/5

21:20-13:01

2 stops50h 41m

AED 2,398

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/6

12:00-07:39

3 stops54h 39m

AED 2,398

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Sat 30/5

23:35-19:28

2 stops30h 53m

AED 2,449

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Tue 2/6

21:20-19:28

2 stops33h 08m

AED 2,548

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Deals found on 21/12

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to San Diego

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Dubai to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Newark (EWR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to San Diego on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Dubai to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

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

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 20m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 21m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 24 December 2025.
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
Okay
7,609 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.4

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
7,609 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,609 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.4

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Dubai to San Diego?

    A quick flight from Dubai to San Diego can take about 31h 41m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 3,595. The distance from Dubai to San Diego is about 13510 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 3,505. 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestAED 3,505AverageAED 3,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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