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Flights from Dubai to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Dubai to San Jose. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Seattle, about 20h 10m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 20h 10m
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Dubai to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey20h 10mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Seattle

Best ways to fly from Dubai 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
DXB Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Tue09:00 DXB14:52 LAX2h 23m connection17:15 LAX18:10 SJCEmirates + Southwest Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 20h 10m
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DXB Seattle (SEA) SJC
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Fri09:30 DXB13:56 SEA3h 04m connection17:00 SEA18:59 SJCEmirates + Alaska Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 20h 29m
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DXB Chicago (ORD) SJC
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: United Airlines, Volaris
Fri10:15 DXB15:58 ORD4h 02m connection20:00 ORD22:17 SJCEmirates + United Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 23h 02m
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4
DXB Dallas (DFW) SJC
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~22h 32m
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DXB Tokyo (NRT) SJC
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: ZIPAIR Tokyo
Self-transfer likely ~23h 50m
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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
13,054 km8,107 miles
Journey time
20h 10mon current schedules
Time difference
-12hSan Jose vs Dubai
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
DXB, DWC → SJC

Flights from Dubai to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dubai to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Seattle and Chicago. 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 San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,054 km.
Where do you change planes between Dubai and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA), Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Dubai and San Jose?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Dubai and San Jose?
San Jose is 12 hours behind Dubai.

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