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$456+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CHI
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Chicago are usually found in November or September, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$780
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$483
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$837

Good round-trip deal

$1,587 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,081 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 May 1, 2025.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/292:00 amDXB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/48:20 pmORD - DXB
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$768
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/131:55 amDXB - ORD
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/244:46 pmORD - DXB
1 stop16h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$780
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/241:50 amDXB - ORD
1 stop20h 20mITA Airways
Fri 7/253:00 pmORD - DXB
1 stop19h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 4/30$798
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 5/121:00 amDXB - ORD
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Sun 7/204:20 pmORD - DXB
1 stop21h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/30$825
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/191:15 amDXB - ORD
1 stop23h 40mSWISS
Tue 9/97:05 pmORD - DXB
1 stop17h 00mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$826
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/121:00 amDXB - ORD
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Tue 7/155:39 pmORD - DXB
2 stops20h 21mKLM
Deal found 4/30$830
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 5/189:50 pmDXB - ORD
1 stop27h 20mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 10/188:10 pmORD - DXB
1 stop15h 25mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/29$837
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 7/1312:40 amDXB - MDW
2 stops27h 00mDelta
Sat 9/131:00 pmMDW - DXB
2 stops24h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/29$857
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/161:05 amDXB - ORD
1 stop23h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 6/217:10 pmORD - DXB
1 stop19h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$896
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1312:50 amDXB - ORD
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/217:05 pmORD - DXB
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$919
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2812:50 amDXB - ORD
2 stops26h 25mLufthansa
Mon 12/89:05 pmORD - DXB
2 stops24h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$928
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 9/271:15 amDXB - ORD
2 stops39h 43mAir Canada
Tue 12/98:25 pmORD - DXB
1 stop37h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$964

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Chicago 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Chicago that are best for you.

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Dubai

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/29

2:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

8:20 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$768

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/13

1:55 am-1:15 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/24

4:46 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 49m

$780

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/24

1:50 am-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/25

3:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$798

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Mon 6/9

1:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/30

7:05 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$815

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/12

1:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

4:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$825

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/13

12:40 am-10:03 pm

2 stops30h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

4:50 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$834

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/18

9:50 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

8:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$837

DubaiChicago

DXB - MDW

DXBMDW

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/13

12:40 am-6:40 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/13

1:00 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$857

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/3

1:30 am-1:50 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/12

7:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$886

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/28

12:50 am-6:15 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

9:05 pm-7:30 am

2 stops24h 25m

$928

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Compare providers for flights from Dubai to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dubai to Chicago in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Dubai-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dubai-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Dubai-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Dubai to Chicago flights

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Airports
DXB

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ORD

Expect long walks to immigration at ORD's Terminal 5 after international flights. Plan extra time for this.

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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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 62 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 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).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Dubai to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Chicago. 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 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. 6 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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Chicago round-trip from $780. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are ITA Airways, from $798, and Turkish Airlines, from $816. Users have found that United Airlines is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with IndiGo, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $540. ITA Airways flights start at $585 while deals on Royal Jordanian start at $625 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Dubai to Chicago is generally $2,958, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $999. When looking at the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $803 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Dubai to Chicago

Discover the top 6 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$670Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal JordanianCheapest$690Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
United AirlinesCheapest$739Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$768Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$877Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,325Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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