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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Diego from AED 2,317

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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SAN
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 November 2025.

Wed 19/1101:55DXB - SAN
2 stops28h 14mKLM
Mon 24/1111:02SAN - DXB
2 stops24h 59mKLM
Deal found 10/11AED 3,580
Mon 22/1201:55DXB - SAN
2 stops34h 00mDelta
Sat 3/111:16SAN - DXB
2 stops33h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/11AED 3,624
Wed 12/1101:55DXB - SAN
2 stops28h 25mKLM
Tue 18/1112:16SAN - DXB
2 stops23h 45mKLM
Deal found 11/11AED 3,646
Tue 23/1206:30DXB - SAN
2 stops45h 25mDelta
Wed 7/111:08SAN - DXB
2 stops29h 22mDelta
Deal found 11/11AED 3,687
Tue 23/1206:30DXB - SAN
2 stops27h 08mDelta
Mon 5/122:15SAN - DXB
2 stops22h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/11AED 3,870
Sat 20/1201:30DXB - SAN
2 stops31h 33mKLM
Tue 30/1206:15SAN - DXB
2 stops29h 05mKLM
Deal found 11/11AED 3,907
Sat 20/1201:30DXB - SAN
1 stop22h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1217:35SAN - DXB
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11AED 3,925
Sun 21/1202:15DXB - SAN
2 stops47h 58mBritish Airways
Wed 7/109:21SAN - DXB
2 stops34h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/11AED 3,988
Wed 19/1102:15DXB - SAN
2 stops30h 33mBritish Airways
Mon 24/1118:00SAN - DXB
1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/11AED 3,999

Cheap 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 12 November 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 3,525

One-way from

AED 2,317

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

AED 3,422
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/2-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 11m total
  • Dubai to San Diego
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20/11
  • 20/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 52m total
  • Dubai to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 1,279 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 653 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 12 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San Diego that are best for you.

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Dubai

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San Diego

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/2

02:15-20:41

2 stops30h 26m

San Diego

Sun 8/2

18:00-07:40

1 stop25h 40m

AED 3,525

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/12

01:55-23:55

2 stops34h 00m

San Diego

Tue 6/1

07:00-09:00

2 stops38h 00m

AED 3,624

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/12

01:55-23:55

2 stops34h 00m

San Diego

Wed 7/1

07:00-09:00

2 stops38h 00m

AED 3,624

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/12

01:55-23:55

2 stops34h 00m

San Diego

Sat 3/1

11:16-09:00

2 stops33h 44m

AED 3,624

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/11

04:35-15:27

3 stops46h 52m

AED 2,317

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Fri 21/11

11:55-18:59

2 stops43h 04m

AED 2,695

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/11

01:30-16:09

2 stops26h 39m

AED 2,927

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/11

01:30-16:09

2 stops26h 39m

AED 2,938

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/11

01:30-11:53

1 stop22h 23m

AED 3,261

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/11

02:15-20:05

3 stops29h 50m

AED 3,301

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Deals found on 10/11

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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 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.

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 12 November 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
7,513 reviews
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Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

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
7,513 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,513 reviews
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Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

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 30h 26m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 3,525. 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 3,469. 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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Top airline flying from Dubai to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestAED 3,469AverageAED 3,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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