Dubai to San Diego (DXB–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DXB Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DXB and SAN. Nearest airports to DXB with scheduled service: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 11 mi) · Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 28 mi) · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 43 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 18h 53m EK → AC Toronto (YYZ) to San Diego flights
SFO San Francisco 19h 5m EK → ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 19h 48m EK → AFAMAV Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
SEA Seattle 19h 55m EK → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Diego flights
IAH Houston 19h 55m EK → EKUA Houston (IAH) to San Diego flights
AMS Amsterdam 19h 58m EKFI → KLVS Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego flights
IAD Dulles 20h 4m EK → ASAZEJA Dulles (IAD) to San Diego flights
ORD Chicago 20h 25m EK → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights
JFK New York 20h 42m EK → AFASB6 New York (JFK) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 20h 48m EK → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dubai to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-11h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DXB and SAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Dubai flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
YYZ ~18h 53m SFO ~19h 5m LAX ~19h 48m SEA ~19h 55m IAH ~19h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,664
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DXB → SAN
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
40%
Return
SAN → DXB
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-11h
San Diego is 11 hours behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7:00 AM in San Diego.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders must obtain a US visa before travel. The UAE is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, so an ESTA is not available. A B1/B2 visitor visa requires an in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate. Processing times vary but can take several weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Facts

DXB–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference-11 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to SAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
San Diego is 11 hours behind Dubai.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.