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Flights from San Diego to Dubai
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via London or Chicago, about 19h 05m door to door (154 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 05m
San Diego to Dubai at a glance
Fastest journey19h 05mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Chicago
Best ways to fly from San Diego 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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SAN London (LHR) DXB
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates
Sat20:45 SAN14:53 LHR2h 07m connection17:00 LHR02:50 DXBBritish Airways + Emirates
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SAN Chicago (ORD) DXB
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Thu13:00 SAN18:53 ORD2h 07m connection21:00 ORD19:11 DXBAlaska Airlines + Emirates
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SAN San Francisco (SFO) DXB
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Thu15:45 SAN17:10 SFO2h 05m connection19:15 SFO22:03 DXBAlaska Airlines + Emirates
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SAN Munich (MUC) DXB
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Emirates, Lufthansa
Mon17:15 SAN13:03 MUC2h 42m connection15:45 MUC23:34 DXBLufthansa + Emirates
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SAN New York (EWR) DXB
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, United Airlines
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
- 19h 05mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +12hDubai vs San Diego
- Currency in Dubai
- AED
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → DXB, DWC
Flights from San Diego to Dubai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Dubai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Chicago and San Francisco. 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 San Diego to Dubai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,525 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Dubai?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Chicago (ORD), San Francisco (SFO) and Munich (MUC). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Dubai?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Dubai?
Dubai is 12 hours ahead of San Diego.
