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$512+ 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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CHI
May 28 — Jun 41
Thu 5/28
Thu 6/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Chicago
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 April 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 10/282:15 am
DXB
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ORD
1 stop30h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 11/24:45 pm
ORD
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DXB
1 stop16h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$790
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/611:00 pm
DXB
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ORD
2 stops31h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/1410:40 am
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$803
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/611:00 pm
DXB
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ORD
2 stops31h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/3110:00 am
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$830
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/32:30 am
DXB
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ORD
2 stops25h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/113:50 pm
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$853
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Thu 5/214:00 am
DXB
-
ORD
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/281:55 pm
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$864
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 6/104:00 am
DXB
-
ORD
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/115:53 pm
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops21h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$871
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/223:10 pm
DXB
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ORD
2 stops36h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/65:55 pm
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$872
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Thu 5/214:00 am
DXB
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ORD
2 stops23h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/65:55 pm
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$873
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Wed 4/291:20 am
DXB
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ORD
2 stops26h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/33:50 pm
ORD
-
DXB
2 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$885
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/43:45 am
DXB
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ORD
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/154:10 pm
ORD
-
DXB
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$887
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Fri 5/12:15 pm
DXB
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ORD
2 stops32h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/26:03 pm
ORD
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DXB
2 stops21h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$888
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Thu 6/412:40 am
DXB
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MDW
2 stops26h 53m
Delta
Mon 6/151:21 pm
MDW
-
DXB
2 stops24h 14m
Delta
Deal found 4/26$1,068

Find 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 April 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$803
(SAUDIA)

One-way from

$512
(SAUDIA)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,428

Good round-trip deal

$1,250 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,328 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/20

12:40 am-3:10 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

5:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$1,053

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Thu 7/9

1:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/16

4:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,053

DubaiChicago

DXB - MDW

DXBMDW

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/12

12:40 am-6:25 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/10

5:59 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops19h 36m

$1,068

DubaiChicago

DXB - MDW

DXBMDW

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/15

12:40 am-4:15 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/10

5:59 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$1,068

DubaiChicago

DXB - MDW

DXBMDW

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/4

12:40 am-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 53m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/15

1:21 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$1,068

DubaiChicago

DXB - MDW

DXBMDW

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/15

12:40 am-4:15 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/12

5:25 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$1,068

DubaiChicago

DXB - MDW

DXBMDW

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/2

12:40 am-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 53m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/20

1:21 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$1,068

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Mon 7/13

12:40 am-4:23 pm

2 stops24h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/9

2:07 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops23h 28m

$1,068

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/21

12:40 am-3:10 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/5

7:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$1,076

DubaiChicago

DXB - ORD

DXBORD

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/1

1:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/26

4:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,079

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dubai-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Chicago

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

Booking 77 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Chicago (average of $633). Flying from Dubai to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $777). 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 April 28, 2026.

When flying from Dubai to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

Amman (AMM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% 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.

Newark (EWR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $766.

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 Amman (AMM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 16m.

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.

How often are flights from Dubai to Chicago delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Dubai and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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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 April 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,343 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,676 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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. 3 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 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Dubai to Chicago?

    Delta and KLM can get you from Dubai to Chicago in just under 22h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 15m. 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 $633. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $742, and Emirates, from $1,032. Users have found that Royal Jordanian is 35% 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 KLM, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $567. ITA Airways flights start at $583 while deals on United Airlines start at $608 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Dubai to Chicago is generally $2,620, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $991. 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Chicago (average of $633). Flying from Dubai to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $777). 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 3 airlines flying from Dubai to Chicago

Discover the top 3 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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Royal JordanianCheapest$633Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
United AirlinesCheapest$742Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EmiratesCheapest$1,032Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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