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
IAH Houston 17h 55m EK → ACCMGB Houston (IAH) to San Antonio flights
IAD Dulles 18h 12m EK → ACSNUA Dulles (IAD) to San Antonio flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 18h 35m EK → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Antonio flights
MCO Orlando 21h 43m EK → F9WNY4 Orlando (MCO) to San Antonio flights
SFO San Francisco 21h 55m EK → NZUA San Francisco (SFO) to San Antonio flights
ORD Chicago 21h 57m EK → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Antonio flights
LAX Los Angeles 23h 38m EK → AAAFCI Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio flights
MIA Miami 23h 40m EK → AAQR Miami (MIA) to San Antonio flights
YYZ Toronto 26h 10m EK → AC Toronto (YYZ) to San Antonio flights
SEA Seattle 28h 58m EK → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to San Antonio flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
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
~17h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
IAH ~17h 55m IAD ~18h 12m DFW ~18h 35m MCO ~21h 43m SFO ~21h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,001
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SAT → DXB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 George Bush Intercontinental, Washington Dulles and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 George Bush Intercontinental, Washington Dulles and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.