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$465+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to Chicago (CHI)

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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CHI
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Chicago (CHI). 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$646
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$465
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$849

Good round-trip deal

$1,462 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,030 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 11, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/201:45 pmDXB - ORD
1 stop35h 20mRoyal Jordanian
sáb. 12/66:50 pmORD - DXB
1 stop31h 55mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 9/11$646
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/231:45 pmDXB - ORD
1 stop26h 45mRoyal Jordanian
mié. 1/710:35 amORD - DXB
1 stop25h 00mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 9/9$675
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/161:55 amDXB - ORD
1 stop20h 13mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/162:00 pmORD - DXB
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$684
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/281:55 amDXB - ORD
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/53:40 pmORD - DXB
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$685
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/136:30 amDXB - ORD
1 stop18h 10mRoyal Jordanian
lun. 10/208:10 pmORD - DXB
1 stop15h 25mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 9/10$691
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/141:50 amDXB - ORD
1 stop20h 20mITA Airways
dom. 9/283:00 pmORD - DXB
1 stop19h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 9/9$693
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/171:55 amDXB - ORD
1 stop20h 08mUnited Airlines
jue. 10/24:50 pmORD - DXB
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$694
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/171:55 amDXB - ORD
1 stop20h 08mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/511:15 amORD - DXB
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$702
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/191:25 amDXB - ORD
2 stops39h 43mAir Canada
mar. 10/77:11 amORD - DXB
2 stops27h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 9/11$706
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/191:25 amDXB - ORD
2 stops39h 13mAir Canada
jue. 10/29:23 pmORD - DXB
2 stops37h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 9/11$711
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/191:30 amDXB - MDW
2 stops42h 21mDelta
lun. 11/245:34 pmMDW - DXB
2 stops29h 26mDelta
Deal found 9/10$841
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/81:00 amDXB - MDW
2 stops26h 25mDelta
lun. 10/136:23 pmMDW - DXB
2 stops19h 37mDelta
Deal found 9/11$843

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Chicago that are best for you.

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DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

vie. 9/19

1:55 am-1:07 pm

1 stop20h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 11/12

3:07 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$684

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

mar. 9/16

1:55 am-1:08 pm

1 stop20h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 11/12

3:07 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$684

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

mar. 9/16

1:55 am-1:08 pm

1 stop20h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 11/17

2:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$684

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

mar. 9/16

1:55 am-1:08 pm

1 stop20h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 11/16

3:07 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$684

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

dom. 9/28

1:55 am-12:05 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 10/5

3:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$685

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

dom. 9/21

1:55 am-1:08 pm

1 stop20h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/7

4:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$694

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

jue. 9/18

1:55 am-1:08 pm

1 stop20h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 10/1

2:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$694

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

mié. 9/24

1:55 am-12:05 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/7

4:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$694

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

mar. 9/23

1:55 am-1:08 pm

1 stop20h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/7

2:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$694

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

lun. 9/22

1:55 am-1:08 pm

1 stop20h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 10/9

4:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$694

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Airports
DXB

For a quick departure, use the Dubai Metro's Red Line to reach Terminals 1 and 3 efficiently.

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ORD

Expect long walks to immigration at ORD Terminal 5 after international flights, with no moving walkways available.

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dubai to Chicago. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dubai to Chicago. 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 Dubai to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Dubai to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 DXB to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dubai to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Chicago. 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

The most flights from DXB to CHI 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 to fly round-trip from Dubai to Chicago?

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Dubai to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of 1-stop itineraries from Dubai to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Dubai to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $744.

What’s the fastest layover option from Dubai to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 54m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 38m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated septiembre 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, and United Airlines from Dubai to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to Chicago?

    Dubai Intl (DXB), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Dubai to Chicago. 7 airlines have flights from Dubai Intl to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Dubai Intl to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Dubai to Chicago?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Dubai to Chicago in just under 20h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 09m. There are 7228 mi between Dubai and Chicago. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Chicago round-trip from $665. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Royal Jordanian, from $693, and United Airlines, from $740. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Dubai to Chicago is generally $2,729, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,001. When looking at the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $691 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Chicago 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 Dubai to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Dubai to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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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Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$665Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal JordanianCheapest$693Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
United AirlinesCheapest$740Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$764Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$773Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,325Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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