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Flights from San Jose to Dubai
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Seattle, about 19h 14m door to door (75 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 19h 14m Prices checked 13 days ago
San Jose to Dubai at a glance
Cheapest returnUS$924Tue 10 Nov – Sat 21 NovFastest journey19h 14mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Seattle
Best ways to fly from San Jose 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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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) DXB
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Tue13:30 SJC14:37 LAX2h 23m connection17:00 LAX19:44 DXBSouthwest Airlines + Emirates
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SJC Seattle (SEA) DXB
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Emirates
Tue13:00 SJC14:59 SEA2h 31m connection17:30 SEA19:26 DXBSouthwest Airlines + Emirates
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SJC Chicago (ORD) DXB
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Sun07:15 SJC13:16 ORD7h 29m connection20:45 ORD18:56 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
- 13,054 km8,107 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 14mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +12hDubai vs San Jose
- Currency in Dubai
- AED
- Airports
- SJC → DXB, DWC
Flights from San Jose to Dubai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Jose to Dubai?
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 San Jose to Dubai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,054 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Dubai?
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 San Jose and Dubai?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Dubai?
Dubai is 12 hours ahead of San Jose.





