Dubai to San Antonio (DXB–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DXB Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DXB and SAT. 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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 18h 34m EK → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Antonio flights
IAH Houston 19h 23m EK → ACCMGB Houston (IAH) to San Antonio flights
MCO Orlando 20h 5m EK → EJAF9WN Orlando (MCO) to San Antonio flights
ORD Chicago 20h 42m EK → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Antonio flights
SFO San Francisco 22h 28m EK → NZUA San Francisco (SFO) to San Antonio flights
LAX Los Angeles 23h 15m EK → AAAFAS Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio flights
IAD Dulles 27h 28m EK → ACSNUA Dulles (IAD) to San Antonio flights
YYZ Toronto 27h 43m EK → AC Toronto (YYZ) to San Antonio flights
MIA Miami 28h 42m EK → AAG3QR Miami (MIA) to San Antonio flights
JFK New York 36h 25m EK → AMDLLY New York (JFK) to San Antonio flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dubai to San Antonio
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
DFW ~18h 34m IAH ~19h 23m MCO ~20h 5m ORD ~20h 42m SFO ~22h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
968
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 → SAT
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
SAT → DXB
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
San Antonio is 9 hours behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · SAT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 9:00 AM in San Antonio.
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–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to San Antonio route.
Route details
Time difference-9 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: SAT
Full nameSan Antonio International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to SAT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Orlando.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SAT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
San Antonio is 9 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 Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.