How long does it take to fly to Dubai?

On average, it takes 15h 45m to fly from California to Dubai if you fly out of San Francisco (the most popular airport in California) and into Dubai (the most popular airport in Dubai). If you’re flying out of Los Angeles and into Dubai, then the flight time is around 15h 50m.

How many flights depart from California to Dubai on average per week?

The number of flights available between California and Dubai is 14 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Dubai Intl?

Delta, Qatar Airways, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from California to Dubai Intl

What airlines fly to Dubai?

Emirates, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Dubai from California according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Dubai. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Dubai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from California to Dubai on average per day?

As of September 2026, 2 flights take off from California and land in Dubai each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 4:00PM, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Dubai Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Dubai Intl Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Dubai Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Dubai Intl Airport is 13 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Dubai Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Dubai Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Dubai Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Dubai Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Dubai Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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4:20 pm - 9:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl

18h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:25 pm - 2:00 pmDXB Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles

25h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$808Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 19

4:20 pm - 9:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl

18h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:25 pm - 2:00 pmDXB Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles

25h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$808Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 19

3:20 pm - 7:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl

40h 30m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

1:50 am - 1:30 pmDXB Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles

23h 40m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$810ITA Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Dec 4

3:20 pm - 7:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl

40h 30m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

1:50 am - 1:25 pmDXB Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles

23h 35m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$810ITA Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 21

12:57 pm - 1:10 amSJC San Jose-DXB Dubai Intl

25h 13m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Riyadh King Khaled Intl

8:30 pm - 12:47 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SJC San Jose

27h 17m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$811Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

6:30 am - 1:10 amSJC San Jose-DXB Dubai Intl

31h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Riyadh King Khaled Intl

8:30 pm - 11:47 amDXB Dubai Intl-SJC San Jose

27h 17m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$811Delta

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

7:30 pm - 6:55 amLAX Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl

23h 25m1 stop Istanbul

3:05 pm - 4:35 pmDXB Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles

37h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$817Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

8:10 pm - 5:55 amLAX Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl

22h 45m1 stop Istanbul

3:05 pm - 5:35 pmDXB Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles

38h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$818Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Nov 6

1:50 pm - 12:01 amSFO San Francisco-DXB Dubai Intl

22h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

1:55 am - 11:45 amDXB Dubai Intl-SFO San Francisco

21h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$831KLM

Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 5

1:50 pm - 12:01 amSFO San Francisco-DXB Dubai Intl

22h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

1:55 am - 11:45 amDXB Dubai Intl-SFO San Francisco

21h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$831KLM

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 21

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4:20 pm - 11:40 amLAX Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl

32h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:00 pm - 2:00 pmDXB Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$811Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25

4:20 pm - 11:40 amLAX Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl

32h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:25 pm - 2:00 pmDXB Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles

25h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$811Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 5

4:10 pm - 10:35 pmSFO San Francisco-DXB Dubai Intl

43h 25m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

12:40 am - 10:52 amDXB Dubai Intl-SFO San Francisco

45h 12m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Minneapolis St Paul

$834Delta

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 4

10:35 pm - 10:35 pmSFO San Francisco-DXB Dubai Intl

37h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

12:40 am - 6:00 pmDXB Dubai Intl-SFO San Francisco

28h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$835Delta

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 4

10:55 am - 2:00 pmSFO San Francisco-DXB Dubai Intl

40h 05m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

3:30 pm - 7:00 amDXB Dubai Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$835Air India

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 5

10:55 am - 5:45 pmSFO San Francisco-DXB Dubai Intl

43h 50m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12:30 am - 7:00 amDXB Dubai Intl-SFO San Francisco

41h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$835Air India

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 4

3:15 pm - 10:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl

20h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

12:40 am - 11:40 amDXB Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$845Air France

Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 2

2:00 pm - 10:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl

21h 35m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

12:40 am - 11:40 amDXB Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$849Air France

Tue, Sep 22 - Sun, Oct 4

9:03 am - 9:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl

25h 22m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

11:00 pm - 2:00 pmDXB Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$859Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25

8:35 am - 9:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl

25h 50m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

11:00 pm - 2:00 pmDXB Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$859Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28

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Lufthansa flights from California to Dubai

Our best Lufthansa deals on California to Dubai flight tickets

Lufthansa

Oct 26

SAN6:35 pmSan Diego

25h 55m

1 stop

DXB7:30 amDubai Intl

Nov 9

DXB9:20 amDubai Intl

42h 25m

1 stop

SAN3:45 pmSan Diego

$897

Lufthansa

Oct 26

SAN6:35 pmSan Diego

25h 55m

1 stop

DXB7:30 amDubai Intl

Nov 9

DXB9:20 amDubai Intl

42h 25m

1 stop

SAN3:45 pmSan Diego

$910

Lufthansa

Oct 31

SJC1:00 pmSan Jose

31h 30m

2 stops

DXB7:30 amDubai Intl

Nov 6

DXB1:30 amDubai Intl

31h 38m

2 stops

SJC9:08 pmSan Jose

$911

United Airlines flights from California to Dubai

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United Airlines

Nov 18

LAX8:15 amLos Angeles

26h 10m

2 stops

DXB10:25 pmDubai Intl

Nov 25

DXB1:50 amDubai Intl

26h 45m

1 stop

LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles

$863

United Airlines

Dec 11

SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco

39h 00m

1 stop

DXB10:25 pmDubai Intl

Jan 8

DXB1:50 amDubai Intl

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco

$869

United Airlines

Nov 18

ONT7:00 amOntario

27h 25m

2 stops

DXB10:25 pmDubai Intl

Dec 1

DXB1:50 amDubai Intl

30h 48m

2 stops

ONT8:38 pmOntario

$873

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Tue 10/6

4:20 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/19

11:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop25h 35m

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Sun 10/11

4:20 pm-9:25 pm

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11:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$808

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LAX Los Angeles - DXB Dubai Intl

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Wed 11/4

3:20 pm-7:50 pm

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1 stop23h 40m

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LAX Los Angeles - DXB Dubai Intl

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Wed 11/11

3:20 pm-7:50 pm

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1:50 am-1:25 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$810

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SJC San Jose - DXB Dubai Intl

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Sat 10/24

12:57 pm-1:10 am

2 stops25h 13m

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/31

8:30 pm-12:47 pm

2 stops27h 17m

$811

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SJC San Jose - DXB Dubai Intl

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Thu 10/29

6:30 am-1:10 am

2 stops31h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 11/5

8:30 pm-11:47 am

2 stops27h 17m

$811

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LAX Los Angeles - DXB Dubai Intl

LAXDXB

Los Angeles

Wed 11/4

7:30 pm-6:55 am

1 stop23h 25m

Dubai Intl

Thu 11/12

3:05 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$817

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LAX Los Angeles - DXB Dubai Intl

LAXDXB

Los Angeles

Wed 10/14

8:10 pm-5:55 am

1 stop22h 45m

Dubai Intl

Fri 11/6

3:05 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$818

San FranciscoDubai

SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl

SFODXB

San Francisco

Sat 11/28

1:50 pm-12:01 am

1 stop22h 11m

Dubai Intl

Sat 12/5

1:55 am-11:45 am

1 stop21h 50m

$831

San FranciscoDubai

SFO San Francisco - DXB Dubai Intl

SFODXB

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

1:50 pm-12:01 am

1 stop22h 11m

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/21

1:55 am-11:45 am

1 stop21h 50m

$831

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Dubai

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Dubai?

The cheapest month to fly to Dubai from California is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $863, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Dubai, with average flight prices from California averaging around $884.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Dubai?

The cheapest day to depart from California to Dubai is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Dubai on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,182. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $1,354. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Dubai.

What is the cheapest California to Dubai Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Dubai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Dubai from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Dubai for around $1,004 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Dubai from California for as low as $895 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Dubai flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Dubai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$397
Fastest flight time	15h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Dubai	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Dubai from California in the past 72 hours is $397. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Dubai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $808.

The fastest flight from California to Dubai takes 15h 45m

Direct flights go from California to Dubai every day.

There is 1 airport in Dubai. From California there are direct flights to Dubai Intl (DXB).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Dubai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Dubai Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Dubai Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Dubai Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Dubai Intl Airport is 13 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Dubai Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Dubai Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Dubai Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Dubai Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Dubai Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Dubai?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between California and Dubai, the leading plane model is Boeing 777-300ER, making up 66.55% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A380-800 with 31.34%, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 0.81%, and Airbus A350-900 with 0.34%.

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SAUDIA	PriceFrom $611	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 684 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $612	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,464 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $637	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,074 reviews	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $648	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,215 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $669	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,639 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $676	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,229 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $678	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 960 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $684	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air India	PriceFrom $692	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,922 reviews	Search Air India flights
KLM	PriceFrom $714	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,578 reviews	Search KLM flights

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