Cheap flights from Chicago to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,421

CHI — DXB
27 Sep — 4 Oct1
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 Monday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubai

Thu 31/1216:25 -
2 stops24h 35m
Sat 16/111:00 -
1 stop39h 15m
Deal found 28/8AED 2,761
Thu 15/1019:20 -
1 stop17h 05m
Sat 31/1022:25 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 26/8AED 2,769
Fri 9/1020:00 -
1 stop15h 35m
Fri 16/1006:30 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 25/8AED 2,772
Mon 7/919:20 -
1 stop17h 05m
Mon 14/923:00 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 27/8AED 2,776
Thu 31/1216:25 -
2 stops24h 35m
Sun 10/101:55 -
1 stop22h 30m
Deal found 28/8AED 2,780
Sun 22/1116:25 -
2 stops20h 55m
Sun 29/1101:30 -
2 stops22h 55m
Deal found 26/8AED 2,783
Sun 30/819:20 -
1 stop31h 20m
Tue 29/923:00 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 26/8AED 2,787
Thu 10/917:10 -
1 stop20h 25m
Sun 13/900:40 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 26/8AED 2,791
Sun 13/916:00 -
2 stops20h 25m
Mon 21/923:00 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 26/8AED 2,794
Wed 7/1019:20 -
1 stop31h 20m
Wed 14/1005:50 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 27/8AED 2,798
Sun 18/1020:00 -
1 stop31h 20m
Tue 22/1213:45 -
1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 27/8AED 2,805
Mon 7/1213:35 -
2 stops23h 45m
Tue 12/101:55 -
1 stop22h 30m
Deal found 23/8AED 2,809

Find flight deals from Chicago to Dubai

Round-trip from

AED 2,761

One-way from

AED 1,421

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 3,283

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,683 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 1/1-12/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Chicago to Dubai
Royal Jordanian
  • Royal Jordanian
  • 18/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • Chicago to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 528 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 364 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 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

Mon 1/2

11:45-07:00

1 stop33h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/2

02:30-18:20

1 stop25h 50m

AED 2,956

ChicagoDubai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/10

06:10-16:45

2 stops25h 35m

Dubai Intl

Fri 23/10

20:30-17:20

2 stops29h 50m

AED 3,169

ChicagoDubai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

06:00-19:30

2 stops28h 30m

Dubai Intl

Fri 25/9

22:30-17:03

2 stops27h 33m

AED 3,228

ChicagoDubai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 18/9

10:25-02:25

2 stops31h 00m

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/9

20:30-16:59

2 stops29h 29m

AED 3,228

ChicagoDubai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/10

06:00-19:30

2 stops28h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/10

23:00-17:20

2 stops27h 20m

AED 3,353

ChicagoDubai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

06:10-14:30

2 stops23h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/10

04:05-21:43

2 stops26h 38m

AED 3,389

ChicagoDubai

MDW Chicago Midway - DXB Dubai Intl

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/12

17:30-00:01

2 stops20h 31m

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/12

01:55-16:14

2 stops24h 19m

AED 3,463

ChicagoDubai

MDW Chicago Midway - DXB Dubai Intl

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/10

13:27-22:35

2 stops24h 08m

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/10

00:40-22:33

2 stops30h 53m

AED 3,466

ChicagoDubai

MDW Chicago Midway - DXB Dubai Intl

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/10

09:29-22:35

2 stops28h 06m

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/10

00:40-16:14

2 stops24h 34m

AED 3,466

ChicagoDubai

MDW Chicago Midway - DXB Dubai Intl

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/9

18:42-22:35

2 stops42h 53m

Dubai Intl

Wed 23/9

00:40-22:44

2 stops31h 04m

AED 3,485

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Dubai

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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 2,883). Flying from Chicago to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 5,152). 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.

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 2,442 and AED 3,294 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 2,761 on Delta (1 Jan–12 Jan).

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

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?

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: 16h 25m.

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 13m.

How often are flights from Chicago to Dubai delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Chicago and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 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 20% 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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 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?

    Turkish Airlines, SAUDIA, and KLM can get you from Chicago to Dubai in just under 20h 31m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11642 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 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 2,394.

  • 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 2,883). Flying from Chicago to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 5,152). 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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