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$430+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DXB
May 3 — May 101
Sat 5/3
Sat 5/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Dubai Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 April 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$863
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$430
(KLM)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$898
From Houston to Dubai Intl
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 28, 2025.

This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/25:00 pmIAH - DXB
2 stops21h 00mKLM
Tue 5/131:00 amDXB - IAH
2 stops25h 46mKLM
Deal found 4/28$857
This Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:10 pmIAH - DXB
1 stop32h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 5/1111:20 pmDXB - IAH
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$859
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/43:50 pmIAH - DXB
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1812:40 amDXB - IAH
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$861
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.
Fri 11/1411:05 amIAH - DXB
2 stops22h 50mAir Canada
Wed 11/191:30 amDXB - IAH
2 stops29h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$863
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/292:55 pmIAH - DXB
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/101:55 amDXB - IAH
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$865
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/299:37 amIAH - DXB
2 stops28h 23mDelta
Wed 5/2812:40 amDXB - IAH
2 stops31h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/28$866
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/47:55 pmIAH - DXB
Nonstop14h 50mEmirates
Mon 5/199:30 amDXB - IAH
Nonstop16h 20mEmirates
Deal found 4/27$872
This Air France 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:42 pmHOU - DXB
2 stops19h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2112:40 amDXB - HOU
2 stops23h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$883
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:00 pmIAH - DXB
1 stop18h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 9/132:00 amDXB - IAH
1 stop26h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26$887
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/116:00 amHOU - DXB
2 stops32h 00mDelta
Mon 5/191:00 amDXB - HOU
2 stops25h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/28$888
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/284:15 pmIAH - DXB
2 stops43h 50mSWISS
Tue 5/131:15 amDXB - IAH
2 stops27h 56mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$899
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/284:15 pmIAH - DXB
2 stops21h 20mLufthansa
Wed 5/1412:50 amDXB - IAH
1 stop21h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$926

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 April 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Dubai that are best for you.

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IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/1

11:40 am-8:55 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/8

5:50 am-3:50 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$863

HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/13

12:10 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/24

1:55 am-1:16 pm

1 stop20h 21m

$865

HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/8

3:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/17

1:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$868

HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/8

5:36 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops20h 24m

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/24

12:40 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$873

HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/15

6:37 am-11:00 pm

2 stops31h 23m

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/24

1:00 am-10:57 pm

2 stops30h 57m

$883

HoustonDubai

HOU - DXB

HOUDXB

Houston Hobby

Mon 5/12

6:42 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops19h 18m

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/21

12:40 am-3:38 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$883

HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/11

9:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop18h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sat 9/13

2:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$887

HoustonDubai

HOU - DXB

HOUDXB

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/19

1:00 am-5:57 pm

2 stops25h 57m

$888

HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/9

7:55 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop14h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 10/17

9:30 am-4:50 pm

Nonstop16h 20m

$895

HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/23

12:05 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sun 11/2

1:30 am-9:19 pm

2 stops29h 49m

$902

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Airports
IAH

Check the IAH Depart tab for current security checkpoint wait times to plan your arrival at the airport efficiently.

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DXB

Use the Dubai Metro's Red Line for a quick trip to the city center from DXB, ideal without heavy luggage.

Read more about DXBby Ramsey Qubein
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Dubai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Dubai. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston to Dubai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Dubai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Houston 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 HOU to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 April 28, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Houston to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

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

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

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 April 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and KLM from Houston 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
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

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
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

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
7,929 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,587 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

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 Houston 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 Houston?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Dubai Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Dubai from Houston. Booking flights from Houston to Dubai Intl (DXB) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Houston from 10 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Dubai, with prices starting at $863. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at $865 and $868, respectively. You may be able to fly from Houston to Dubai for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $430 on KLM. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $430 and Qatar Airways from $435 one-way.

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

    Of the flights from Houston to Dubai that have layovers, most of them stop in Istanbul. Istanbul is followed by Doha in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Houston 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 the most popular attractions in Istanbul if you're in need of something to do during your layover. 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 $32 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Doha?

    Most Doha visitors opt to spend their time at Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower. Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower can be accessed by traveling approximately 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Doha Hamad Intl for an average daily rate of $27 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    Houston to Dubai flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in London.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Houston 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 Houston to Dubai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 April 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$683Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$703Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$706Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$770Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$803Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$825Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EmiratesCheapest$826Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$931Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$941Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,000Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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