Washington, D.C.

$464+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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DXB — WAS
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$706
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$464
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$900

Good round-trip deal

$5,549 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,016 or less
From Dubai Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Dubai Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

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Fri 9/121:50 amDXB - IAD
1 stop20h 50mITA Airways
Sat 9/204:30 pmIAD - DXB
1 stop18h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 8/14$706
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 11/1010:45 pmDXB - IAD
1 stop27h 00mRoyal Jordanian
Sun 11/167:50 pmIAD - DXB
1 stop31h 55mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 8/14$716
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Wed 9/31:50 amDXB - IAD
1 stop20h 50mITA Airways
Thu 9/114:30 pmIAD - DXB
1 stop18h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 8/14$727
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Mon 8/258:30 pmDXB - IAD
1 stop51h 15mSAUDIA
Mon 9/86:50 pmIAD - DXB
1 stop16h 10mSAUDIA
Deal found 8/13$730
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Sun 10/126:30 amDXB - IAD
1 stop19h 15mRoyal Jordanian
Tue 10/288:50 pmIAD - DXB
1 stop16h 45mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 8/14$738
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/2510:30 pmDXB - IAD
1 stop49h 15mSAUDIA
Thu 9/256:50 pmIAD - DXB
1 stop23h 35mSAUDIA
Deal found 8/13$748
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/82:25 amDXB - IAD
1 stop45h 20mSAUDIA
Wed 10/297:10 pmIAD - DXB
1 stop22h 00mSAUDIA
Deal found 8/13$749
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Tue 11/116:45 amDXB - IAD
1 stop19h 00mRoyal Jordanian
Tue 11/257:50 pmIAD - DXB
1 stop16h 45mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 8/14$759
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Fri 9/261:00 amDXB - IAD
1 stop22h 35mKLM
Sat 10/45:25 pmIAD - DXB
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Deal found 8/13$761
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Mon 9/11:50 amDXB - IAD
1 stop20h 50mITA Airways
Thu 9/114:30 pmIAD - DXB
1 stop18h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 8/14$762
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 11/91:30 amDXB - IAD
1 stop24h 05mKLM
Wed 11/266:05 pmIAD - DXB
1 stop20h 56mKLM
Deal found 8/14$763
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Wed 9/31:00 amDXB - IAD
1 stop22h 35mDelta
Wed 9/1712:08 pmIAD - DXB
2 stops26h 27mDelta
Deal found 8/13$764

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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DubaiWashington, D.C.

DXB - IAD

DXBIAD

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/12

1:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/20

4:30 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$706

DubaiWashington, D.C.

DXB - IAD

DXBIAD

Dubai Intl

Mon 11/10

10:45 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/16

7:50 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$716

DubaiWashington, D.C.

DXB - IAD

DXBIAD

Dubai Intl

Wed 9/3

1:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/11

4:30 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$727

DubaiWashington, D.C.

DXB - IAD

DXBIAD

Dubai Intl

Mon 8/25

8:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop51h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/8

6:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$730

DubaiWashington, D.C.

DXB - IAD

DXBIAD

Dubai Intl

Sun 10/12

6:30 am-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/28

8:50 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$738

DubaiWashington, D.C.

DXB - IAD

DXBIAD

Dubai Intl

Mon 8/25

10:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop49h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/25

6:50 pm-2:25 am

1 stop23h 35m

$748

DubaiWashington, D.C.

DXB - IAD

DXBIAD

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/8

2:25 am-3:45 pm

1 stop45h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/29

7:10 pm-1:10 am

1 stop22h 00m

$749

DubaiWashington, D.C.

DXB - IAD

DXBIAD

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/26

1:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

5:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$761

DubaiWashington, D.C.

DXB - IAD

DXBIAD

Dubai Intl

Sat 9/27

1:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/5

5:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$761

DubaiWashington, D.C.

DXB - IAD

DXBIAD

Dubai Intl

Mon 11/10

1:55 am-4:05 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/25

6:05 pm-12:01 am

1 stop20h 56m

$761

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DXB

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IAD

Use the Silver Line Metro for an affordable 40-minute ride from IAD to downtown Washington, D.C.

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C. (average of $302). Flying from Dubai to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to Washington, D.C. at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 44% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Washington, D.C.. 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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from DXB to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (2 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 Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

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

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Dubai to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

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

Riyadh (RUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $801.

What’s the fastest layover option from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C., 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: 19h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C., 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 2h 48m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, SAUDIA, and United Airlines from Dubai to Washington, D.C.. 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.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from Dubai Intl. Dubai Intl (DXB) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Dubai Intl is the only Dubai airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Washington, D.C. per day. 7 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Dubai Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    SAUDIA, at $597, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dubai to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include ITA Airways and United Airlines. Users have found that SAUDIA is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C. are SAUDIA ($482), IndiGo ($493), and KLM ($599).

  • What are the most popular routes from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $3,288, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $995. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $550.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C. (average of $302). Flying from Dubai to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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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SAUDIACheapest$597Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$683Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$699Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$733Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$766Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$861Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,278Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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