Expect long security queues at IAD, especially in the afternoon and evening. Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure process.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $559 (Gotogate) |
One-way from | $321 (CrystalTravel) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $760 |
Good round-trip deal | $908 or less |
Good one-way deal | $644 or less |
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Depart
Return
Price
Washington, D.C.Dubai
IAD - DXB
IADDXB
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 2/3
6:10 pm-7:30 pm
1 stop16h 20m
Dubai Intl
Fri 2/13
11:00 pm-2:45 pm
1 stop24h 45m
Washington, D.C.Dubai
IAD - DXB
IADDXB
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 2/9
6:10 pm-1:10 am
1 stop22h 00m
Dubai Intl
Tue 2/10
4:05 am-2:45 pm
1 stop43h 40m
BaltimoreDubai
BWI - DXB
BWIDXB
Baltimore/Washington
Mon 12/8
10:20 am-7:40 pm
2 stops24h 20m
Dubai Intl
Mon 12/15
2:15 am-5:25 pm
2 stops24h 10m
Washington, D.C.Dubai
IAD - DXB
IADDXB
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 1/7
5:38 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop17h 02m
Dubai Intl
Wed 1/14
1:50 am-9:11 pm
2 stops28h 21m
Washington, D.C.Dubai
DCA - DXB
DCADXB
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Thu 1/8
6:00 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop16h 40m
Dubai Intl
Wed 1/14
1:50 am-5:31 pm
2 stops24h 41m
Washington, D.C.Dubai
IAD - DXB
IADDXB
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 1/7
5:38 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop17h 02m
Dubai Intl
Wed 1/14
9:20 am-11:18 pm
2 stops22h 58m
Washington, D.C.Dubai
DCA - DXB
DCADXB
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 3/8
6:00 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop17h 40m
Dubai Intl
Thu 3/12
9:20 am-11:59 pm
2 stops22h 39m
Washington, D.C.Dubai
DCA - DXB
DCADXB
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 1/7
6:00 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop16h 40m
Dubai Intl
Wed 1/14
9:20 am-11:59 pm
2 stops23h 39m
Washington, D.C.Dubai
DCA - DXB
DCADXB
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Thu 1/22
4:15 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop18h 25m
Dubai Intl
Mon 1/26
9:20 am-11:59 pm
2 stops23h 39m
Washington, D.C.Dubai
IAD - DXB
IADDXB
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 11/24
6:50 pm-3:00 am
1 stop23h 10m
Dubai Intl
Sun 12/7
1:55 am-4:05 pm
1 stop23h 10m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*1 star |
Booking 33 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Dubai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dubai (average of $537). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $684). 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.
It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Dubai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Dubai flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
The most flights from WAS 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).
Jeddah (JED) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Dubai on Cheapflights.
Jeddah (JED) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $616.
Flights via Amman (AMM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 45m.
Flights via Jeddah (JED) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 05m.
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HYD - DXB
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HYD - DXB
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