Cheap flights from Chicago to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,245

CHI — DXB
9 Oct — 16 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubai

Sun 13/919:20 -
1 stop31h 20m
Mon 21/923:25 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 6/9AED 2,640
Wed 23/919:20 -
1 stop31h 20m
Tue 6/1023:00 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 8/9AED 2,644
Sun 1/1121:15 -
1 stop30h 10m
Sun 8/1108:40 -
1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 7/9AED 2,651
Wed 4/1113:23 -
2 stops25h 47m
Mon 16/1120:30 -
2 stops28h 19m
Deal found 5/9AED 2,655
Sun 1/1116:19 -
2 stops22h 51m
Thu 12/1120:30 -
2 stops23h 54m
Deal found 6/9AED 2,655
Sat 26/920:00 -
1 stop23h 05m
Wed 30/913:20 -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 4/9AED 2,659
Sat 24/1019:50 -
1 stop16h 45m
Thu 29/1013:45 -
1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 7/9AED 2,666
Mon 5/1020:00 -
1 stop15h 35m
Sun 11/1006:30 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 8/9AED 2,673
Thu 29/1015:40 -
2 stops24h 30m
Fri 13/1101:55 -
1 stop22h 30m
Deal found 6/9AED 2,681
Sun 1/1113:23 -
2 stops25h 47m
Tue 17/1106:30 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 6/9AED 2,684
Thu 22/1020:10 -
1 stop21h 20m
Thu 29/1009:25 -
1 stop34h 35m
Deal found 7/9AED 2,692
Mon 26/1017:25 -
1 stop21h 36m
Mon 16/1120:30 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 6/9AED 2,703

Find flight deals from Chicago to Dubai

Round-trip from

AED 2,644

One-way from

AED 1,245

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 3,015

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,662 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/9-6/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 25m total
  • Chicago to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 20m total
  • Chicago to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (AED 307 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 346 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Dubai Intl.

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ChicagoDubai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/11

16:25-00:01

1 stop21h 36m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,513

ChicagoDubai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/10

17:25-00:01

1 stop21h 36m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,513

ChicagoDubai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

16:25-00:01

1 stop21h 36m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,513

ChicagoDubai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

17:25-00:01

1 stop21h 36m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,513

ChicagoDubai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/11

16:25-00:01

1 stop21h 36m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,513

ChicagoDubai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

17:10-22:35

1 stop20h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,517

ChicagoDubai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/10

17:10-22:35

1 stop20h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,524

ChicagoDubai

MDW Chicago Midway - DXB Dubai Intl

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Thu 26/11

12:05-00:01

2 stops25h 56m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,531

ChicagoDubai

MDW Chicago Midway - DXB Dubai Intl

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Wed 28/10

17:31-00:01

2 stops21h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,531

ChicagoDubai

MDW Chicago Midway - DXB Dubai Intl

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Wed 25/11

17:13-00:01

2 stops20h 48m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,531

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dubai (average of AED 2,868). Flying from Chicago to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 5,141). 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?

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.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Dubai

The most flights from CHI to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Dubai flights typically cost between AED 2,567 and AED 3,294 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 2,644 on Qatar Airways (23 Sep–6 Oct).

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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Dubai on Cheapflights.

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

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?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 05m.

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 15m.

How often are flights from Chicago to Dubai delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Chicago and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 Thursday 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 19% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 35 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and 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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 1 inbound flight 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?

    Delta can get you from Chicago to Dubai in just under 22h 02m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 11632 km.

  • 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 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubai?

    On average you can expect to pay AED 3,849 for a flight from Chicago to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is AED 3,295 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,589.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dubai (average of AED 2,868). Flying from Chicago to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 5,141). 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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