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Flights from Sacramento to Dubai
There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Los Angeles, about 18h 56m door to door (118 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 56m
Sacramento to Dubai at a glance
Fastest journey18h 56mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from Sacramento to Dubai
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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SAC Seattle (SEA) DXB
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Emirates
Mon13:15 SAC15:01 SEA2h 14m connection17:15 SEA19:11 DXBAlaska Airlines + Emirates
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SAC Los Angeles (LAX) DXB
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Emirates
Sat13:15 SAC14:32 LAX2h 28m connection17:00 LAX19:44 DXBSouthwest Airlines + Emirates
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SAC Chicago (ORD) DXB
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: Emirates
Tue10:45 SAC16:35 ORD4h 10m connection20:45 ORD18:56 DXBUnited Airlines + Emirates
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SAC Houston (IAH) DXB
Leg 1: United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: Emirates
Tue07:30 SAC12:57 IAH6h 48m connection19:45 IAH19:16 DXBUnited Airlines + Emirates
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SAC San Francisco (SFO) DXB
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Mon06:45 SAC07:28 SFO9h 47m connection17:15 SFO20:03 DXBUnited Airlines + Emirates
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
- 12,915 km8,020 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 56mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +12hDubai vs Sacramento
- Currency in Dubai
- AED
- Airports
- SMF → DXB, DWC
Flights from Sacramento to Dubai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Dubai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Los Angeles and Chicago. 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 Sacramento to Dubai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,915 km.
Where do you change planes between Sacramento and Dubai?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD) and Houston (IAH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sacramento and Dubai?
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Dubai?
Dubai is 12 hours ahead of Sacramento.





