Cheap flights from Chicago to Dubai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $650
Turkish Airlines 1 stop 30 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Wed, Jan 28
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Dubai is currently $650
Cheapest one-way flight $346
Air India 1 stop 24 hr Wed, Feb 11
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Dubai is currently $346
Cheapest nonstop flights $866
Emirates Nonstop 14 hr Sun, Feb 8 — Mon, Feb 23
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Dubai is currently $866
Last-minute weekend getaway $772
Air France, Delta 2 stops 34 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Dubai is currently $772
Cheapest business class flights $3,322
JetBlue, Condor, Emirates 2 stops 29 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Fri, Jan 23
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Dubai is currently $3,322
Fastest flight 13 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Dubai takes 13 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dubai is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $640–940
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $980–1,100

Popular airlines from Chicago to Dubai

  • Emirates
    Nonstop
    from $866
    Typical price: $970–2,050
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - DXB Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $776
    Typical price: $880–1,550
    49 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - DXB, SHJ Every day
  • United
    from $686
    Typical price: $840–1,250
    28 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - DXB Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $650
    Typical price: $790–2,100
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - DXB Every day
  • Ethiopian
    from $989
    Typical price: $1,000–1,950
    20 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - DXB, SHJ Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
  • Royal Jordanian
    from $726
    Typical price: $1,000–2,350
    15 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - DXB Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 31 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 26 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 28 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Dubai

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB)
    Dubai United Arab Emirates 28 min 6 mi
  • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
    Sharjah United Arab Emirates 34 min 17 mi
  • Zayed International Airport (AUH)
    Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 1 hr 11 min 66 mi
  • Fujairah International Airport (FJR)
    Fujairah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 19 min 66 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Dubai

When are the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Dubai?
The cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubai are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $640 to $940.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubai?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with Turkish Airlines from $650. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India from $346.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Dubai is $866, flying from Feb 8 to Feb 23.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Dubai is $776, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Dubai is $686, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Dubai is $650, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Chicago to Dubai is $989, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Chicago to Dubai is $726, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 19.
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubai?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Dubai starts at $650 from Thu, Jan 15 to Wed, Jan 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $346 and departs on Wed, Feb 11.
How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Dubai?
13 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Dubai.
When should you fly to Dubai, United Arab Emirates?
Most visitors arrive Oct–Apr when the weather is warm and dry. With a desert climate, temperatures soar in the summer (Jun–Sep). Major events include the Dubai Shopping Festival (Jan–Feb); Dubai International Jazz Festival and Dubai Tennis Championships (both Feb–Mar); the Dubai World Cup horse race (Mar–Apr); and the Dubai International Film Festival (Nov–Dec). The major religious holidays are Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha (all dates vary) when some restaurants may close temporarily.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Chicago to Dubai?
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Dubai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What is the best airline to fly from Chicago to Dubai?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Dubai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Dubai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 49 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Dubai are:
  • United offers 28 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .
  • Ethiopian offers 20 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) .
  • Royal Jordanian offers 15 connecting flights per week. Royal Jordanian flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Dubai.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubai?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with Turkish Airlines from $650. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India from $346.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Dubai is $866, flying from Feb 8 to Feb 23.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Dubai is $776, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Dubai is $686, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Dubai is $650, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Chicago to Dubai is $989, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Chicago to Dubai is $726, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 19.
Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Dubai?
Emirates flies direct from Chicago to Dubai.
  • There are 7 Emirates direct flights from Chicago to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chicago to Dubai?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Dubai at price $772 is offered by Air France, Delta from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.
Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Dubai?
Emirates flies direct from Chicago to Dubai.
  • There are 7 Emirates direct flights from Chicago to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
When are direct flights from Chicago to Dubai available?
There are direct flights from Chicago to Dubai on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Dubai?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Dubai start at $866 from Sun, Feb 8 to Mon, Feb 23 with Emirates.
How can I find nonstop flights from Chicago to Dubai?
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Dubai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
What are the cheapest business class flights from Chicago to Dubai?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Dubai start at $3,322 from Thu, Jan 8 to Fri, Jan 23 with JetBlue, Condor, Emirates.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from Chicago to Dubai?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Dubai start at $650 from Thu, Jan 15 to Wed, Jan 28.
How can I book business class trips from Chicago to Dubai?
To book business class trips from Chicago to Dubai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
Are there any last-minute deals from Chicago to Dubai next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Dubai starts at $772 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with Air France, Delta.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chicago to Dubai?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Dubai at price $772 is offered by Air France, Delta from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Dubai?
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Dubai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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