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$373+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — DXB
août 23 — août 301
sam. 8/23
sam. 8/30
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 75 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 août 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$684
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$373
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,010

Good round-trip deal

$954 or less

Good one-way deal

$783 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 août 18, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/246:50 pmORD - DXB
1 stop23h 25mRoyal Jordanian
mar. 12/3010:45 pmDXB - ORD
1 stop26h 20mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 8/17$684
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
lun. 10/279:20 pmORD - DXB
1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines
mar. 12/92:30 amDXB - ORD
1 stop17h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$689
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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. 12/98:20 pmORD - DXB
1 stop20h 50mTurkish Airlines
lun. 12/152:30 amDXB - ORD
1 stop25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$698
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
lun. 11/38:20 pmORD - DXB
1 stop18h 30mTurkish Airlines
ven. 11/149:25 amDXB - ORD
1 stop19h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$699
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 9/58:10 pmORD - DXB
1 stop22h 55mRoyal Jordanian
mar. 9/301:20 pmDXB - ORD
1 stop35h 20mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 8/17$700
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
mer. 9/35:10 pmORD - DXB
1 stop20h 25mKLM
mer. 9/171:00 amDXB - ORD
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Deal found 8/18$701
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
dim. 8/249:10 amORD - DXB
2 stops28h 25mDelta
lun. 9/812:40 amDXB - ORD
1 stop23h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/18$703
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
mer. 9/32:00 pmORD - DXB
2 stops23h 35mDelta
sam. 9/131:00 amDXB - ORD
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Deal found 8/18$705
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 10/309:20 pmORD - DXB
1 stop20h 50mTurkish Airlines
jeu. 11/62:30 amDXB - ORD
1 stop25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$706
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
dim. 8/249:31 amMDW - DXB
2 stops28h 04mDelta
lun. 9/812:40 amDXB - MDW
2 stops26h 57mDelta
Deal found 8/16$707
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
lun. 11/106:50 pmORD - DXB
1 stop16h 25mQatar Airways
mer. 11/265:20 amDXB - ORD
1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/16$710
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
mer. 9/39:30 amMDW - DXB
2 stops28h 05mDelta
dim. 9/281:00 amDXB - MDW
2 stops26h 35mDelta
Deal found 8/17$715

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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 août 18, 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

lun. 10/27

9:20 pm-6:50 am

1 stop24h 30m

Dubai Intl

mar. 12/9

2:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 35m

$689

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 9/8

5:40 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Dubai Intl

mar. 9/16

1:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$699

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 9/7

8:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Dubai Intl

sam. 9/13

6:30 am-3:40 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$699

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 9/25

5:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Dubai Intl

lun. 10/13

12:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$701

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/7

4:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Dubai Intl

mar. 10/14

1:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$701

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 10/1

4:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Dubai Intl

mar. 10/21

12:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$701

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 9/3

5:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Dubai Intl

mar. 9/30

1:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$701

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 9/4

5:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Dubai Intl

dim. 9/28

1:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$701

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 8/31

4:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Dubai Intl

mer. 9/10

12:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$701

ChicagoDubai

ORD - DXB

ORDDXB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/14

4:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Dubai Intl

sam. 11/1

1:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$701

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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.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
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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Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 75 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 août 18, 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 23% 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 août 18, 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).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Dubai?

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

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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Dubai on Cheapflights.

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

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

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $541.

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

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 00m.

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

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 55m.

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 août 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from Chicago to Dubai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,945 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Royal Jordanian
6.8
Okay
423 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 15 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Dubai?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Dubai can take about 15h 25m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $699. The distance between Chicago and Dubai is about 7228 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Dubai round-trip from $588. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Royal Jordanian, from $593, and Air India, from $630. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $373 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Royal Jordanian. You may also be able to find cheap deals on KLM and Delta, with prices starting from $433 and $433, 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 $4,589, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $708. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around $592.

  • 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, Beyazit Meydani, and Sultan Ahmet Camii are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul at the moment. Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani and Sultan Ahmet Camii are located about 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 22.3 mi, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $51 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 août 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$588Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal JordanianCheapest$593Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Air IndiaCheapest$630Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$663Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$681Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$708Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$723Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$767Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$831Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$843Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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