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Flights from San Jose to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 23h 54m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 23h 54m
SJCAUHORD

San Jose to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey23h 54mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Abu Dhabi

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

1
SJC Atlanta (ATL) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon06:45 SJC14:05 ATL6h 10m connection20:15 ATL17:39 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 23h 54m
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SJC Chicago (ORD) AUH
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sun07:15 SJC13:16 ORD6h 59m connection20:15 ORD18:27 AUHUnited Airlines + Etihad Airways
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 24h 12m
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3
SJC Tokyo (NRT) AUH
Leg 1: ZIPAIR Tokyo · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~23h 58m
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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
13,133 km8,156 miles
Journey time
23h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
+12hAbu Dhabi vs San Jose
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
SJC → AUH

Flights from San Jose to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Tokyo. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 23h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,133 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Tokyo (NRT). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Jose and Abu Dhabi?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 12 hours ahead of San Jose.

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