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Cheap flights from Chicago to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,498

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — DXB
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Dubai Intl are usually found in September or February, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 May 2026.

Sun 1/1121:20
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop19h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/1109:25
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop19h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5AED 2,611
Thu 24/906:00
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/916:00
DXB
-
ORD
2 stops34h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5AED 2,629
Thu 1/1019:20
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop17h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/1105:20
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop19h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5AED 2,648
Mon 13/706:00
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/114:15
DXB
-
ORD
2 stops37h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4AED 2,651
Thu 1/1020:10
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop21h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 15/1007:30
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop35h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/5AED 2,695
Tue 25/806:00
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops25h 45m
SAUDIA
Fri 4/922:30
DXB
-
ORD
2 stops28h 11m
SAUDIA
Deal found 30/4AED 2,703
Wed 7/1019:20
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop17h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 14/1023:00
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4AED 2,706
Tue 25/819:20
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop17h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/923:00
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5AED 2,710
Sun 4/1019:20
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 18/1023:00
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4AED 2,747
Tue 25/806:00
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops23h 30m
SAUDIA
Mon 5/1016:00
DXB
-
ORD
2 stops34h 34m
SAUDIA
Deal found 1/5AED 2,751
Tue 20/1019:20
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop17h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 25/1022:25
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5AED 2,758
Mon 21/919:20
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop17h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 27/923:00
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4AED 2,762

Find flight deals from Chicago to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,629

One-way from

AED 1,498

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Cheapest in

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Average price

AED 3,907
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 24/9-28/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 41m total
  • Chicago to Dubai
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3/10
  • 3/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • Chicago to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (AED 664 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 350 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/8

06:00-14:30

2 stops23h 30m

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/10

16:00-17:34

2 stops34h 34m

AED 2,751

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/8

06:00-12:00

2 stops21h 00m

Dubai Intl

Fri 4/9

22:30-17:41

2 stops28h 11m

AED 2,776

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/10

18:50-21:15

1 stop17h 25m

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/10

22:50-15:30

1 stop25h 40m

AED 2,850

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

06:00-12:00

2 stops21h 00m

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/7

20:30-15:53

2 stops28h 23m

AED 3,008

ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Mon 14/9

14:00-23:00

2 stops24h 00m

Dubai Intl

Tue 29/9

01:00-18:31

2 stops26h 31m

AED 3,155

ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Tue 25/8

13:00-23:00

2 stops25h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 4/10

01:00-18:31

2 stops26h 31m

AED 3,155

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/6

16:50-23:00

1 stop21h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/6

01:00-14:15

1 stop22h 15m

AED 3,294
Fastest return journey

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/5

20:20-22:35

1 stop17h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/6

00:40-15:10

1 stop23h 30m

AED 3,301

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/7

17:10-22:35

1 stop20h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sun 26/7

00:40-16:23

2 stops24h 43m

AED 3,338

ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/7

13:21-23:00

2 stops24h 39m

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/7

01:00-18:18

2 stops26h 18m

AED 3,345

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Dubai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Dubai?

Booking 34 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Dubai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Dubai?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dubai (average of AED 907). Flying from Chicago to Dubai in March is currently the most expensive (average of AED 13,162). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 May 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Dubai as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Dubai?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Dubai?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Dubai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Dubai?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chicago to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 2,304.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago to Dubai?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amman (AMM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago to Dubai?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amman (AMM) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

How often are flights from Chicago to Dubai delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Chicago and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Dubai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Dubai flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated 4 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Chicago to Dubai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Dubai, you will be flying into Dubai Intl. Dubai Intl (DXB) is just 10.9 km from the centre vof the city. Dubai Intl is the only Dubai airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Dubai Intl from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Dubai?

    SAUDIA, Qatar Airways, and Delta can get you from Chicago to Dubai in just under 17h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11632 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Dubai round-trip?

    Currently priced at AED 2,443, United Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Dubai and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Dubai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Dubai?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dubai (average of AED 907). Flying from Chicago to Dubai in March is currently the most expensive (average of AED 13,162). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Chicago to Dubai

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United AirlinesCheapestAED 2,443AverageAED 3,777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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