Cheap Flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Abu Dhabi vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 42,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
SAN - AUH
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $64.2
2026-11-12
SAN - AUH
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 42,500 Pts + $64.2
2026-11-14
SAN - AUH
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 42,500 Pts + $64.2
2026-12-05
SAN - AUH
Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 42,500 Pts + $64.2
2026-12-08
SAN - AUH
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 42,500 Pts + $64.2
2026-11-11
SAN - AUH
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 42,500 Pts + $69.8
San Diego to Abu Dhabi flight facts
Distance
8,451 mi
13,600 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 17h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+12h
Abu Dhabi is 12 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Abu Dhabi
AUH · Abu Dhabi Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - Dubai · Dubai is 72 mi from Abu Dhabi
Flights Santa Ana - Abu Dhabi · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Sharjah · Sharjah is 82 mi from Abu Dhabi
Flights Palm Springs - Abu Dhabi · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Abu Dhabi · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Abu Dhabi · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
SAN - AUH
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 80,000 Pts + $119
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SAN - AUH
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 80,000 Pts + $119.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Abu Dhabi (U.A.E)
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
From 70,000 Pts or $216
Abu Dhabi (U.A.E)
The Mangroves Abu Dhabi, LXR Hotels & Resorts
From 70,000 Pts or $252
Dubai (U.A.E)
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
From 100,000 Pts or $233
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Abu Dhabi depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Abu Dhabi.
San Diego and Abu Dhabi are about 8,451 miles (13,600 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 8,451-mile straight-line distance takes about 17h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Abu Dhabi is 12 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Intl (AUH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Abu Dhabi, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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