How many flights from Chicago to Dubai are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 11.5% of flights from Chicago to Dubai have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

Should I set a price alert for Chicago to Dubai flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Chicago to Dubai have been classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good deals occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to track these frequent changes and potentially secure a favorable fare, based on observations over a 30-day period.

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Q: How long is the flight from Chicago to Dubai?

The direct flight from Chicago to Dubai typically takes around 13 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 11,641 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 20 hours and 30 minutes. These durations reflect historical travel times for this route.

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Chicago to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Dubai

Flights from Chicago to Dubai typically cover a substantial distance of 11,641 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul journey. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chicago to Dubai, fares typically range from $918 to $1937, with a median price of $1358. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 7% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Dubai? The data indicates that the most affordable months to travel are December, with a median fare of $559, followed by January at $718, and February at $754. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings on your airfare.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 11.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Chicago to Dubai. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect to have at least one layover on your journey.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Dubai? A typical journey from Chicago to Dubai, including connections, takes approximately 31 hours and 40 minutes. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration accounts for the time spent in transit and during connections.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Dubai

Regular price: $784 - $1,379

Prices for flights from Chicago to Dubai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Dubai is between $784 and $1379. The current lowest deal is $672 with Royal Jordanian for travel from Sep 25-Sep 29.

now $672

Low $784

High $1,379

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Dubai

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dubai is December, with a median price of $559. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $2005. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $559

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,005

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Dubai

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Dubai

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dubai

Chicago (ORD) - Dubai (DXB)

Royal Jordanian

$825

$691

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dubai

Chicago (ORD) - Dubai (DXB)

Royal Jordanian

$833

$691

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dubai

Chicago (ORD) - Dubai (DXB)

Royal Jordanian

$954

$694

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dubai

Chicago (ORD) - Dubai (DXB)

Royal Jordanian

$879

$691

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dubai

Chicago (ORD) - Dubai (DXB)

Royal Jordanian

$851

$684

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dubai

Chicago (ORD) - Dubai (DXB)

Royal Jordanian

$883

$689

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Dubai

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$1,041 → $759

27%

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

$954 → $693

27%

7 nights

Mar 24 - Mar 31

$934 → $695

26%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$994 → $760

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Dubai

Chicago - Dubai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Dubai are below the typical level, with 7% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $559

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dubai, with a median price of $559.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 31h 40m

The median flight duration from Chicago to Dubai is 31 hours and 40 minutes, indicating a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.5% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Emirates Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal recently available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Dubai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering many flight options from Chicago to Dubai.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$681

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Chicago to Dubai.

📍 ~11 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$643

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Consider Zayed International Airport as a major international hub within the same country as Dubai.

📍 ~115 km from Dubai (reachable by car, ~1.5 to 2 hours drive depending on traffic)

💸 Flights from ~$767

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Nov 25

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

93% AI deal score

$5,986

$3,914

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Oct 27

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

92% AI deal score

$6,336

$4,088

Save $2,248

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Oct 27

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

92% AI deal score

$6,428

$4,088

Save $2,340

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Oct 27

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

92% AI deal score

$6,324

$4,088

Save $2,236

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Oct 27

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

92% AI deal score

$6,421

$4,088

Save $2,333

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Oct 24

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

92% AI deal score

$6,453

$4,122

Save $2,331

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Oct 24

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

92% AI deal score

$6,399

$4,122

Save $2,277

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 25

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

92% AI deal score

$5,986

$4,196

Save $1,790

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 24

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

92% AI deal score

$5,986

$4,196

Save $1,790

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Dec 01

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

91% AI deal score

$6,006

$4,087

Save $1,919

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 17

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

91% AI deal score

$5,958

$4,087

Save $1,871

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 17

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

91% AI deal score

$6,147

$4,087

Save $2,060

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Chicago to Dubai is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed to be around $1315. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price increase to $1608, while booking 60+ days out can result in an average price of $1861. These trends are based on observations over a 90-day period.

A good deal for a flight from Chicago to Dubai is considered to be $918 or less, based on historical data across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route has been $1358. Prices above $1937 are typically in the more expensive range. These price benchmarks are derived from observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, December, January, and February have offered the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubai. December typically sees a median price of $559, while January's median price is around $718. February follows with a median price of $754. These figures are considerably lower than the annual median price of $1358 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Chicago to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Dubai

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Dubai

Regular price: $784 - $1,379

Prices for flights from Chicago to Dubai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Dubai is between $784 and $1379. The current lowest deal is $672 with Royal Jordanian for travel from Sep 25-Sep 29.

now $672

Low $784

High $1,379

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Dubai

December

Cheapest

Flights from $559

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,005

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Dubai

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Dubai

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dubai

Chicago (ORD) - Dubai (DXB)

Royal Jordanian

$825

$691

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dubai

Chicago (ORD) - Dubai (DXB)

Royal Jordanian

$833

$691

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dubai

Chicago (ORD) - Dubai (DXB)

Royal Jordanian

$954

$694

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dubai

Chicago (ORD) - Dubai (DXB)

Royal Jordanian

$879

$691

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dubai

Chicago (ORD) - Dubai (DXB)

Royal Jordanian

$851

$684

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dubai

Chicago (ORD) - Dubai (DXB)

Royal Jordanian

$883

$689

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Dubai

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$1,041 → $759

27%

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

$954 → $693

27%

7 nights

Mar 24 - Mar 31

$934 → $695

26%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$994 → $760

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Dubai

Chicago - Dubai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Dubai are below the typical level, with 7% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $559

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dubai, with a median price of $559.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 31h 40m

The median flight duration from Chicago to Dubai is 31 hours and 40 minutes, indicating a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.5% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Emirates Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal recently available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Dubai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering many flight options from Chicago to Dubai.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$681

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Chicago to Dubai.

📍 ~11 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$643

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Consider Zayed International Airport as a major international hub within the same country as Dubai.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

91% AI deal score

$6,147

$4,087

Save $2,060

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Dubai

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Dubai

Chicago to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Dubai

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Dubai

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Dubai

Direct flights from Chicago to Dubai

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Dubai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Dubai

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Dubai

Chicago - Dubai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

December is historically cheapest at $559

Flights typically take 31h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dubai

Best Elite deals to Dubai

Nov 25

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 24

Oct 24

Nov 25

Nov 24

Dec 01

Nov 17

Nov 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Dubai?

How do I know if a Chicago to Dubai flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubai?

How many flights from Chicago to Dubai are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Chicago to Dubai?

Should I set a price alert for Chicago to Dubai flights?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Dubai from other cities

Chicago to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Dubai

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Dubai

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Dubai

Direct flights from Chicago to Dubai

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Dubai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Dubai

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Dubai

Chicago - Dubai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

December is historically cheapest at $559

Flights typically take 31h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dubai

Best Elite deals to Dubai

Nov 25

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 24

Oct 24

Nov 25

Nov 24

Dec 01

Nov 17

Nov 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Dubai?

How do I know if a Chicago to Dubai flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubai?