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Flights from Dubai to San Diego
There are no direct flights from Dubai to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Chicago, about 20h 01m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 01m
Dubai to San Diego at a glance
Fastest journey20h 01mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Dubai to San Diego
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) SAN
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines
Mon08:45 DXB14:37 LAX2h 23m connection17:00 LAX17:46 SANEmirates + United Airlines
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DXB Chicago (ORD) SAN
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Thu10:30 DXB16:13 ORD2h 47m connection19:00 ORD21:06 SANEmirates + American Airlines
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DXB New York (EWR) SAN
Leg 1: Emirates, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines
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DXB London (LHR) SAN
Leg 1: British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: British Airways
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
- 13,525 km8,399 miles
- Journey time
- 20h 01mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -12hSan Diego vs Dubai
- Currency in San Diego
- USD
- Airports
- DXB, DWC → SAN, CLD
Flights from Dubai to San Diego: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Dubai to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dubai to San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,525 km.
Where do you change planes between Dubai and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD), New York (EWR) and London (LHR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Dubai and San Diego?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Dubai and San Diego?
San Diego is 12 hours behind Dubai.
