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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → United States

Flights from Abu Dhabi to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to San Jose. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 22h 52m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 22h 52m
AUHSJCORD

Abu Dhabi to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey22h 52mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AUH Atlanta (ATL) SJC
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon09:45 AUH16:51 ATL3h 09m connection20:00 ATL21:37 SJCEtihad Airways + Delta Air Lines
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 22h 52m
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2
AUH Chicago (ORD) SJC
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: United Airlines, Volaris
Fri10:15 AUH15:52 ORD4h 08m connection20:00 ORD22:17 SJCEtihad Airways + United Airlines
11 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 23h 02m
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3
AUH Tokyo (NRT) SJC
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: ZIPAIR Tokyo
Self-transfer likely ~23h 58m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
13,133 km8,156 miles
Journey time
22h 52mon current schedules
Time difference
-12hSan Jose vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
AUH → SJC

Flights from Abu Dhabi to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Tokyo. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 22h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,133 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Tokyo (NRT). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and San Jose?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and San Jose?
San Jose is 12 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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