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Flights from Dubai to Oakland

There are no direct flights from Dubai to Oakland. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Seattle, about 20h 01m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 20h 01m
DXBOAKLAX

Dubai to Oakland at a glance

Fastest journey20h 01mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Seattle

Best ways to fly from Dubai to Oakland

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

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DXB Los Angeles (LAX) OAK
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue09:00 DXB14:52 LAX2h 08m connection17:00 LAX18:01 OAKEmirates + Southwest Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 20h 01m
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DXB Seattle (SEA) OAK
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Fri09:30 DXB13:56 SEA3h 04m connection17:00 SEA18:56 OAKEmirates + Alaska Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 20h 26m
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3
DXB Washington (IAD) OAK
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Volaris El Salvador
Self-transfer likely ~22h 32m
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DXB Mexico City (MEX) OAK
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Volaris
Self-transfer likely ~25h 12m
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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
13,004 km8,075 miles
Journey time
20h 01mon current schedules
Time difference
-12hOakland vs Dubai
Currency in Oakland
USD
Airports
DXB, DWC → OAK

Flights from Dubai to Oakland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dubai to Oakland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Seattle and Washington. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Oakland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,004 km.
Where do you change planes between Dubai and Oakland?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA), Washington (IAD) and Mexico City (MEX). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Dubai and Oakland?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK).
What is the time difference between Dubai and Oakland?
Oakland is 12 hours behind Dubai.

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