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Cheap flights from Chicago to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,388

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — DXB
12 Mar — 19 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Dubai Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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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 10 February 2026.

Fri 24/420:10
ORD
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DXB
1 stop31h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 1/513:50
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop28h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2AED 2,424
Mon 16/220:20
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop24h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/308:30
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop35h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/2AED 2,427
Thu 2/420:10
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 13/407:30
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop35h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/2AED 2,435
Wed 11/218:50
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop16h 45m
Royal Jordanian
Fri 13/206:45
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop18h 20m
Royal Jordanian
Deal found 7/2AED 2,442
Fri 10/420:00
ORD
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DXB
1 stop23h 05m
Royal Jordanian
Mon 11/521:50
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Royal Jordanian
Deal found 8/2AED 2,446
Sun 1/310:00
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop23h 45m
Air Canada
Sun 8/301:30
DXB
-
ORD
2 stops39h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/2AED 2,449
Tue 7/409:50
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop24h 55m
Air Canada
Tue 14/402:00
DXB
-
ORD
2 stops38h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 10/2AED 2,453
Tue 12/511:25
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop27h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/602:00
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/2AED 2,457
Sat 11/414:00
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops19h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 19/401:55
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop19h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2AED 2,460
Fri 27/221:23
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops36h 22m
Air Canada
Sun 8/301:30
DXB
-
ORD
2 stops39h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/2AED 2,464
Mon 9/209:02
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop24h 38m
United Airlines
Mon 23/202:15
DXB
-
ORD
1 stop21h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2AED 2,468
Mon 16/218:40
MDW
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DXB
2 stops22h 20m
Delta
Tue 3/301:30
DXB
-
MDW
2 stops26h 07m
Delta
Deal found 10/2AED 2,780

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 10 February 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,424

One-way from

AED 1,388

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 3,254

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,365 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/4-1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • Chicago to Dubai
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  • SAUDIA
  • 28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 27m total
  • Chicago to Dubai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 345 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/4

07:00-18:35

2 stops26h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sun 19/4

01:55-16:49

2 stops23h 54m

AED 2,460

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

16:14-19:40

1 stop17h 26m

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/3

02:15-12:00

1 stop19h 45m

AED 2,490

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

15:50-19:40

1 stop17h 50m

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/3

02:15-12:00

1 stop19h 45m

AED 2,490

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/3

14:35-19:40

1 stop19h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/3

02:15-14:27

1 stop21h 12m

AED 2,490

ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/3

18:20-04:30

2 stops24h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/3

01:30-17:37

2 stops26h 07m

AED 2,798

ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Tue 24/2

13:26-00:01

2 stops24h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/3

06:45-22:31

2 stops25h 46m

AED 2,798

ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/3

12:45-23:20

2 stops24h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/3

01:30-17:37

2 stops26h 07m

AED 2,798

ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/3

13:10-23:20

2 stops25h 10m

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/3

01:30-17:22

2 stops24h 52m

AED 2,798

ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Mon 20/4

19:16-23:00

2 stops18h 44m

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/4

01:00-17:58

2 stops25h 58m

AED 2,798

ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Sun 10/5

13:22-23:00

2 stops24h 38m

Dubai Intl

Thu 14/5

01:00-21:09

2 stops29h 09m

AED 2,798

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

Booking 44 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dubai (average of AED 2,060). Flying from Chicago to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,228). 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 10 February 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.

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 19% 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 2,183.

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 26% of weekly flights between Chicago and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 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 at night 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 Monday 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 26% 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 10 February 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
9,269 reviews
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Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,269 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,269 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Chicago to Dubai in just under 24h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 25m. 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 29% 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 4,285 for a flight from Chicago to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is AED 3,281 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,251.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dubai (average of AED 2,060). Flying from Chicago to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,228). 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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United AirlinesCheapestAED 2,443AverageAED 3,777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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