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Cheap flights from Chicago to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,377

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — DXB
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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 Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 16 June 2026.

Sat 4/716:20
ORD
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DXB
2 stops45h 15m
Delta
Wed 5/800:40
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop23h 30m
Delta
Deal found 12/6AED 3,217
Mon 20/706:55
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops30h 40m
Delta
Sun 2/800:40
DXB
-
ORD
2 stops22h 50m
Delta
Deal found 14/6AED 3,224
Tue 14/719:17
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops42h 18m
Delta
Sun 2/800:40
DXB
-
ORD
2 stops22h 50m
Delta
Deal found 13/6AED 3,228
Wed 23/916:01
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops20h 24m
Qatar Airways
Wed 30/905:50
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/6AED 3,235
Mon 13/715:40
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops23h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/714:50
DXB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6AED 3,239
Tue 25/820:35
ORD
-
DXB
Nonstop13h 40m
Emirates
Fri 4/909:55
DXB
-
ORD
Nonstop14h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 13/6AED 3,242
Wed 15/710:00
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops27h 35m
Delta
Fri 7/801:00
DXB
-
ORD
2 stops28h 54m
Delta
Deal found 13/6AED 3,246
Tue 14/712:41
MDW
-
DXB
2 stops24h 54m
Delta
Sun 9/801:00
DXB
-
MDW
2 stops26h 01m
Delta
Deal found 13/6AED 3,246
Wed 7/1020:35
ORD
-
DXB
Nonstop13h 40m
Emirates
Wed 14/1009:55
DXB
-
ORD
Nonstop14h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 11/6AED 3,250
Sat 1/816:30
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops45h 30m
Delta
Wed 26/801:00
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Deal found 12/6AED 3,253
Wed 15/717:10
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/700:40
DXB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6AED 3,261
Fri 14/816:20
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop21h 40m
Delta
Fri 28/801:00
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Deal found 13/6AED 3,264

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 16 June 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 3,217

One-way from

AED 1,377

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 4,127

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,195 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 4/7-5/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 68h 45m total
  • Chicago to Dubai
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • Chicago to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (AED 672 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 349 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Dubai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 16 June 2026.
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ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Sat 18/7

09:54-22:35

2 stops27h 41m

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/8

01:00-18:01

2 stops26h 01m

AED 3,246

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

16:20-23:00

1 stop21h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 24/8

01:00-14:15

1 stop22h 15m

AED 3,430

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/7

12:27-22:35

2 stops25h 08m

Dubai Intl

Fri 14/8

01:00-16:17

2 stops24h 17m

AED 3,459

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/7

17:10-22:35

1 stop20h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/8

00:40-15:10

1 stop23h 30m

AED 3,712

ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/7

13:18-22:35

2 stops24h 17m

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/7

00:40-22:15

2 stops30h 35m

AED 3,738

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

17:10-22:35

1 stop20h 25m

Dubai Intl

Tue 21/7

00:40-14:30

2 stops22h 50m

AED 3,760

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/7

11:25-00:15

1 stop27h 50m

Dubai Intl

Tue 25/5

02:00-18:15

1 stop25h 15m

AED 3,859

ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Thu 30/7

13:49-22:35

2 stops23h 46m

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/8

00:40-18:33

2 stops26h 53m

AED 3,867

ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/7

18:58-22:35

2 stops42h 37m

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/8

00:40-09:59

2 stops42h 19m

AED 3,878

ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Mon 13/7

13:49-22:35

2 stops23h 46m

Dubai Intl

Sun 19/7

00:40-22:15

2 stops30h 35m

AED 4,061

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dubai (average of AED 1,443). Flying from Chicago to Dubai in March is currently the most expensive (average of AED 13,990). 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 16 June 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.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 16 June 2026.

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?

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 36% 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 22% of weekly flights between Chicago and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 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 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 22% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 84 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

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 16 June 2026.
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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,590 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,590 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,590 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,843 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,590 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company

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 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, KLM, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Chicago to Dubai in just under 21h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 10m. 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.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubai?

    On average you can expect to pay AED 4,560 for a flight from Chicago to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is AED 3,143 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,666.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dubai (average of AED 1,443). Flying from Chicago to Dubai in March is currently the most expensive (average of AED 13,990). 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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