Travelling from Dubai to San Diego: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Dubai to San Diego. Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's main airports.
Touch down at San Diego's chief entry point, San Diego International Airport (SAN).
San Diego's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Diego 11 hours behind Dubai.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Dubai to San Diego flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to San Diego
To find cheap Dubai to San Diego flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Dubai to San Diego across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Dubai to San Diego.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Dubai to San Diego flights.
Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Dubai to San Diego flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Dubai Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 10 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai to San Diego? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Dubai Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Dubai Airport, 74.31% touch down on time at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can get to DWC from central Dubai in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Dubai to San Diego, kick back in one of these hotels close to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 57%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 10 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to San Diego. Book one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:
Travel at your own speed with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and experience more of San Diego and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. Following your flight from Dubai to San Diego, it'll take you approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 2 hours 15 minutes or so.
Budget, Hertz and Avis make collecting a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just whatever's left, by booking your ride from CLD ahead of time. You can also avoid paying extra, especially during peak travel times.
Best time to go to San Diego
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to San Diego. To travel when it's less crowded, go to San Diego in May.
When booking your Dubai to San Diego tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Dubai to San Diego in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
More about San Diego
Start your San Diego trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to San Diego, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are just the start of the big attractions to put on your San Diego travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out SeaWorld San Diego.
Explore more of United States
You've seen San Diego, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to check off its must-visit sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
