Cheap Flights from Chicago (CHIA) to Dubai (DXB)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Dubai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £509. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Dubai.£493 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dubai on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £493, select.

Dubai.£509 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dubai on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £509, select.

Dubai.£509 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dubai on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £509, select.

Dubai.£509 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dubai on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £509, select.

Dubai.£512 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dubai on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £512, select.

Dubai.£512 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dubai on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £512, select.

Dubai.£513 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dubai on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £513, select.

Dubai.£513 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dubai on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £513, select.

Dubai.£513 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dubai on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £513, select.

Dubai.£536 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Dubai on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £536, select.

Dubai.£537 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dubai on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £537, select.

Dubai.£538 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Dubai on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £538, select.

Dubai.£546 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dubai on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £546, select.

Dubai.£549 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Thu, 26 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dubai on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £549, select.

Dubai.£559 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dubai on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £559, select.

Dubai.£559 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Dubai on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £559, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dubai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Dubai flights are currently cheapest in April.

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Direct flights from Chicago to Dubai

Chicago to Dubai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago to Dubai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Dubai.

Chicago to Dubai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£493
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	13 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airline	Emirates
Average flights per week	16

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Dubai: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Chicago to Dubai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Dubai is £493. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Dubai?

13 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Dubai.

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Dubai?

Emirates flies direct from Chicago to Dubai.

How many flights are there a week from Chicago to Dubai?

As of March 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Chicago to Dubai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Dubai?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dubai is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago to Dubai Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Dubai Airport on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Chicago to Dubai Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 40 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Dubai?

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Flying from Chicago to Dubai International Airport (DXB): What you need to know

Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Chicago. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Dubai International Airport (DXB) departing from here.
Expect to be travelling for 13 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Chicago to Dubai International Airport flight.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is ten hours ahead of Chicago. Dubai International Airport is located in Dubai.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. Get from ORD to DXB on Emirates's 7:45pm departure.
Your flight from Chicago to DXB won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Reach your destination without the detour from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Dubai International Airport (DXB) are available from here.
When taking off from ORD, you can take a direct flight from Chicago to Dubai International Airport with Emirates.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Emirates between ORD and DXB.
Emirates is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Chicago to DXB with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between ORD and DXB include:
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
ORD is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Dubai International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
70% of flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Break up your flight from Chicago to Dubai International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and DXB are:
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
MDW is about 16 kms (10 miles) from central Chicago. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to DXB flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

RFD is around 145 kms (90 miles) from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Chicago to Dubai International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that take off from RFD arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 71% of the time.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

About Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Have a late flight from Chicago to Dubai International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near DXB and fast-forward to bedtime:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Dubai International Airport flight.

Getting from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to central Dubai

From Dubai International Airport, central Dubai is around 14 kms (9 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Right now, £269 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Dubai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £493. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to DXB.
April is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Chicago to Dubai International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Chicago to DXB by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Hunt for savings on a flight from Chicago to Dubai International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from Chicago to Dubai International Airport (DXB)

December is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Dubai International Airport (DXB), while January is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Dubai based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Chicago to DXB plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dubai to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Dubai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC.

More about Dubai

Start your Dubai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Dubai International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Dubai should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.

Explore more of the United Arab Emirates

You've visited Dubai, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Arab Emirates. Travel about 129 kms (80 miles) southwest to Abu Dhabi to check off its top sights. From Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.