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$394+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)

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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — DXB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Dubai Intl are usually found in January or October, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$870
(KLM)

One-way from

$394
(Air France)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,129

Good round-trip deal

$1,033 or less

Good one-way deal

$858 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/104:50 pmORD - DXB
1 stop21h 10mKLM
Sun 11/301:30 amDXB - ORD
2 stops23h 00mKLM
Deal found 6/9$870
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/144:20 pmORD - DXB
1 stop21h 40mDelta
Wed 7/2312:40 amDXB - ORD
2 stops28h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/12$874
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 8/37:50 pmORD - DXB
1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/247:35 amDXB - ORD
1 stop35h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$875
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1512:15 pmORD - DXB
1 stop21h 50mAir India
Sat 8/238:40 pmDXB - ORD
2 stops46h 35mAir India
Deal found 6/10$876
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:35 pmORD - DXB
Nonstop13h 35mEmirates
Wed 9/249:55 amDXB - ORD
Nonstop14h 50mEmirates
Deal found 6/12$878
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:45 amORD - DXB
2 stops18h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 10/295:20 amDXB - ORD
1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$879
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/141:46 pmMDW - DXB
2 stops24h 14mDelta
Wed 7/231:00 amDXB - MDW
2 stops26h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/12$879
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 11/182:30 pmORD - DXB
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/272:15 amDXB - ORD
1 stop20h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$888
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:00 amORD - DXB
2 stops25h 45mAir Canada
Mon 10/271:30 amDXB - ORD
2 stops27h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$891
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/212:40 pmORD - DXB
1 stop45h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/111:40 pmDXB - ORD
1 stop23h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$902
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/112:00 pmORD - DXB
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1010:05 pmDXB - ORD
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$933
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/219:45 amORD - DXB
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/305:10 pmDXB - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/12$994

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Dubai 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Dubai that are best for you.

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ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

4:50 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sun 11/30

1:30 am-2:30 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$870

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/14

4:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/23

12:40 am-8:24 pm

2 stops28h 44m

$874

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

7:50 pm-5:55 am

1 stop25h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/24

7:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop35h 05m

$875

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

12:15 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/23

8:40 pm-10:15 am

2 stops46h 35m

$876

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

8:35 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop13h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 9/24

9:55 am-3:45 pm

Nonstop14h 50m

$878

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/24

6:45 am-10:15 am

2 stops18h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 10/29

5:20 am-3:30 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$879

ChicagoDubai

MDW - DXB

MDWDXB

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/14

1:46 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops24h 14m

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/23

1:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$879

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

2:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Dubai Intl

Thu 11/27

2:15 am-1:14 pm

1 stop20h 59m

$888

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

9:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/27

1:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$891

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/21

2:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop45h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 12/1

11:40 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$902

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The best insider tips for Chicago to Dubai flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Dubai trip
Airports
ORD

For a smooth departure from ORD, consider taking the 'L' train to avoid traffic delays common around the airport.

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DXB

Use the Dubai Metro for a quick trip to the city from DXB. The Red Line serves Terminals 1 and 3.

Read more about DXBby Ramsey Qubein
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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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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 round-trip flight from Chicago to Dubai. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 57 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Chicago to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Dubai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Dubai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Dubai flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Dubai. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to DXB 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 Dubai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Dubai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Dubai, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Dubai Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Dubai from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Dubai Intl (DXB) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily inbound flight from Chicago from 14 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Dubai round-trip from $870. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $874, and Turkish Airlines, from $875. Users have found that KLM is 13% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $394 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air France. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Royal Jordanian and Air India, with prices starting from $401 and $403, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubai?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Dubai? While on average our users pay $6,273, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $663. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around $623.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Dubai?

    Chicago to Dubai flights have a layover in Istanbul most often. Amman sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Chicago to Dubai.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

    Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul at the moment. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Beyazit Meydani are located about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $40 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Dubai flights?

    Chicago to Dubai flights have a layover in Doha least often.

  • 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 vacation 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Chicago to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Dubai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Dubai. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$587Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal JordanianCheapest$605Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$677Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$681Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$708Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$723Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$768Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$831Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$843Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$849Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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