Best Price
Etihad Airways
11 Oct, Sun
Abu Dhabi – San Diego
1d 5h 2m
1 stop
AUH–SAN
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Quick Flight Summary from Abu Dhabi to San Diego
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price 3,531 AED
- Direct flight duration 25 hour 50 min
- Arrival airports SAN / CLD / NKX / NZY
- Best days to book Sunday, Thursday
- Average over the last 30 days 2,575 AED
Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to San Diego
Shortest Flight
Qatar Airways
15 Oct, Thu
Abu Dhabi – San Diego
1d 1h 32m
2 stop
AUH–SAN
Last update: 07 October 2026 12:00
Estimated Prices for Abu Dhabi to San Diego Flights
Cheapest Day20 October Tuesday
Best Price
2,777 AED
Average Price
2,920 AED
3,422 AED
2,777 AED
Key Features of the Airlines
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Premium Abu Dhabi Carrier
- Generous Baggage
- Award-Winning Service
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Budget Abu Dhabi Flights
- Modern A320 Fleet
- Digital-First Experience
- oneworld Member
- Jordan Flag Carrier
- Full Service
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
Transportation to Airport from Abu Dhabi City Center
Zayed International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport is 30 kilometers in the east of the city center. The city center is easily reached by shuttle, city bus or taxi. You can also rent a car from the offices of car rental companies located in the city center and at the airport.
Airport Shuttle
You can make benefit of the 24-hour shuttle service to go to the airport. You can easily get to the airport from the city center with services arranged according to flight departure times.
City Bus
In the United Arab Emirates, especially in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, public transport is quite inadequate. However, you can still try buses A1. You can use this option to get to the airport from the city center.
Taxi
The most common means of transportation in Abu Dhabi are taxis. Because of the inadequate public transportation, the public prefer the taxi. Taxi prices are also reasonable because the country is rich in oil reserves. You can consider the taxi option to reach the airport.
Private Car
It is one of the easiest ways to get to the airport. Abu Dhabi has wide, high standard urban roads. Traffic density is experienced at certain hours in the city center. You can easily reach the airport by connecting to the E20 and E22 motorway from the city center with your private car.
Airport Information
Abu Dhabi Airport offers you many options. If you like, you can spend your time in cafés and restaurants such as Mc Donalds, O'Brien's, Panapolis, Illy Espressamante or you can enjoy duty free shopping. You can evaluate your time in spa and massage rooms until your flight is up, and you can make your business negotiations in the exclusive VIP lounges.
Transportation to San Diego City Center from Airport
San Diego Intl. Airport
an Diego International Airport is 5 kilometers away from the city center. It is only 10 minutes away from the city. There are many options for airport transportation. If you want to take advantage of these options, you can benefit from shuttle services, metro-bus or taxi.
Airport Shuttle Services
There are shuttle services from the airport to the city center. Shuttle fee per person is 15 dollars. You can easily reach the city center using these services.
Metro-Bus
One of the most preferred options for transportation is the metro-bus type vehicles, also known as “The Flyer”. The shuttle departs from the airport every 10 minutes. The metro-bus vehicles also have special rooms designed for you to put your luggage. So, you can reach the city center affordably and comfortably.
Taxi
Taxi is the most widely used means of transport in airport transfer. You can easily reach wherever you want, whether it is your hotel or anywhere in the city center. The taxi fare is usually low for the near neighborhoods. However, it is worth noting that you also need to tip the taxi driver up to 15% of the overall fare.
Rent a car
Although San Diego is a very big city, there is not much traffic problem in the city. With this in mind, you can rent a car. You can benefit from the companies at the airport such as Avis, National and Hertz as well as the companies at the city center.
San Diego Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Wednesday
7 Oct
30°20°
Thursday
8 Oct
25°20°
Today
Friday
9 Oct
28°19°
Saturday
10 Oct
27°23°
Sunday
11 Oct
26°19°
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wingie offer the cheapest Abu Dhabi-San Diego flights?
How does Wingie offer the cheapest Abu Dhabi-San Diego flights?
When you search for Abu Dhabi-San Diego flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Abu Dhabi-San Diego flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
Which airports can I use for Abu Dhabi-San Diego flights?
Which airports can I use for Abu Dhabi-San Diego flights?
For Abu Dhabi-San Diego flights, you can use Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Sir Bani Yas Island Airport as departure airport, and San Diego Intl. Airport, McClellan Palomar Airport, Marine Corps Miramar Airport, NAS North Island Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Abu Dhabi-San Diego and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Abu Dhabi-San Diego and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Abu Dhabi-San Diego is 13590 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 17 hour.
Which day is the most convenient for Abu Dhabi-San Diego flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Abu Dhabi-San Diego flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Abu Dhabi-San Diego flights is Friday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Abu Dhabi-San Diego?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Abu Dhabi-San Diego?
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways organizes direct flights between Abu Dhabi-San Diego.
Abu Dhabi-San Diego: which airline is better value on this route?
Abu Dhabi-San Diego: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Etihad Airways starts from approximately 2,777 AED.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Turkish Airlines | 3,422 AED | Paid Change / Partial Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 46 kg checked baggage |
 Etihad Airways | 2,777 AED | No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 05.10.2026
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