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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Dubai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Dubai

Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
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8:10 pm - 8:35 pmORD-DXB
15h 25m1 stop
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6:30 am - 3:40 pmDXB-ORD
18h 10m1 stop
$528Royal Jordanian
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
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8:10 pm - 8:35 pmORD-DXB
15h 25m1 stop
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6:30 am - 6:50 amDXB-ORD
33h 20m1 stop
$530Royal Jordanian
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 16
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1:10 pm - 10:45 pmORD-DXB
24h 35m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 11:10 amDXB-ORD
31h 00m2 stops
$661Air India
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Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 13
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8:20 pm - 3:10 amORD-DXB
20h 50m1 stop
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2:30 am - 6:25 pmDXB-ORD
25h 55m1 stop
$688Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 20
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8:20 pm - 3:10 amORD-DXB
20h 50m1 stop
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2:30 am - 10:05 amDXB-ORD
17h 35m1 stop
$690Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 28
Air India Logo
1:10 pm - 10:45 pmORD-DXB
24h 35m1 stop
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12:05 am - 7:30 amDXB-ORD
40h 25m1 stop
$695Air India
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Tue, Sep 2 - Fri, Oct 3
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4:15 pm - 11:00 pmORD-DXB
21h 45m1 stop
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1:00 am - 2:10 pmDXB-ORD
22h 10m1 stop
$706Delta
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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 17
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6:50 pm - 9:15 pmORD-DXB
16h 25m1 stop
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5:20 am - 2:30 pmDXB-ORD
19h 10m1 stop
$710Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 18
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 10:15 amORD-DXB
29h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
5:50 am - 3:05 pmDXB-ORD
18h 15m1 stop
$712Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 18
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4:40 pm - 11:00 pmORD-DXB
21h 20m1 stop
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1:00 am - 9:40 pmDXB-ORD
29h 40m2 stops
$717Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Dubai

 
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Dubai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Dubai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Chicago to Dubai? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Dubai?

What is the cheapest Chicago to Dubai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Dubai.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to Dubai cost $880 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Dubai (DXB). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $880.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Dubai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Dubai on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Dubai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dubai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Dubai is January, where tickets cost $832 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,496 and $1,129 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Dubai?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $819 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Dubai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Dubai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$314
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 48% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Dubai

When to book flights from Chicago to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Dubai

  • What are the visa requirements when traveling from Chicago to Dubai International Airport?

    Traveling to Dubai from the United States for either business or leisure does not require a visa if the intended stay does not exceed a period of 30 days. You are required to have a passport that will be valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival, and with one blank page for an entry stamp.

  • How do I get from downtown Chicago to the airport?

    The easiest way to get to either O’Hare International Airport or Midway International Airport from downtown Chicago is via Chicago’s L train. Paying train fare is possible through buying a Ventra Ticket, using a Ventra Card, Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay, or at the vending machines at stations. The train ride to Midway International Airport will take approximately 25min, while the ride to O’Hare International Airport is about 45min.

  • What accessibility services are provided at airports in Chicago?

    Both O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport offer a variety of accessibility services, such as easy wheelchair accessibility, accessible restrooms, and ready assistance from airport staff. However, if in need of accessibility services, it would be better to plan your departure from Midway International Airport, as it is less busy and overcrowded.

  • Is parking available at airports in Chicago?

    A variety of parking options are offered at both O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. Passengers can park their vehicles for either long or short periods depending on their travel plans. However, O’Hare International Airport offers more parking spaces than Midway International Airport and offers valet parking. The accepted forms of payment include Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and cash.

  • Are there any hotels available within airports in Chicago?

    If you have an early flight out of Chicago, consider planning your departure out of O’Hare International Airport, as there is a hotel located within the airport premise. You can book a hotel room at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel, which is located across Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and catch your early flight the next morning.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Dubai was $314 for a one-way ticket and $528 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Dubai?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago and on arrival in Dubai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Dubai?

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Dubai (Dubai Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Dubai Intl flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Dubai?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Dubai flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Dubai?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Dubai flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Dubai?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Dubai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Dubai, Delta or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Dubai are Delta and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $800 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $855 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Dubai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Dubai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Dubai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Dubai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dubai with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Dubai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dubai from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $798 or less one-way and $968 or less round-trip.
  • There are two main airports servicing international flights out of Chicago. Plan to depart from either O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
  • If you need to relax or work before taking your flight, consider booking a flight out of O’Hare International Airport as it has the most lounges of the three international airports in Chicago.
  • The public transportation options available upon arrival at Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Dubai city are the bus and Dubai Metro. Both options require you to purchase a Nol card at the airport.
  • Traveling for nursing mothers from either O’Hare International Airport or Chicago Midway International Airport is simple as both provide nursing rooms and lactation pods throughout the airport.
  • Before traveling to Dubai International Airport from either O’Hare International or Midway International, it is recommended to exchange some money for UAE Dirhams for convenience. This is possible at Seaway Bank at Concourse A at Midway International, and Terminal 5, Concourse M, Concourse K, and Concourse B at O’Hare International Airport.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Dubai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3302 reviews
8.1Boarding
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7.9Food
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

6.0 GoodJoy, Jul 2025IAH - DXB
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

The boarding of took of late.The presentation of the food was horrable as was the tast of the food was cold and tastless.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Boarding was a little difficult. The gate area at O'Hare was very small and crowded due to multiple gates in the area. Could not hear the intercom, so had to rely on signage to see when my group was boarding and the signage was blocked by passengers standing in the gate. Flight was great and we arrived in Montreal on time.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

I like the boarding on time , I like the respect from the male flight attendant but the female attendant could be better. Didn’t like the food

Very good and good customer service and seats very comfortable

Short handed at the check in counter. There was only one person and so many people waiting

Plane is old and dirty. My recliner wasn’t working and I was in business class. And my entertainment kept freezing up Plane needs serviced and better maintained. And you may need to teach the crew a little customer service.

Staff were rude! Chairs are incredibly small! Comfort was minimal and food wasn’t edible.

It was a very stressful trip for me and my husband, main reason for the discomfort, kids behind our seat kept kicking the seat behind , screaming all the time of the flight , the seat in front of us has a kid with autism and a young sister with the dad , a nonstop all the 12h hours flight screening jumping overhead, stuff in his hand almost dropped on us and we have to be on alert for any move, I do understand that there will be kids but the thing is no one of the staff even bother to came near the seat and find solution , I believe there has to be a way to seat family with kids ,I’m a person who travel long distance almost every year and I used to take mostly air Canada, Lufthansa,British airways. I figured to use Royal Jordanian this time but it looks it wasn’t the right choice for us and I hope we don’t have to deal the same on our way back.

The flight was fine. There were a lot of babies and toddlers that did not do well on a 12pm flight that lasted for 13 hours. Some were awake and cranky all through nap time and bed time. I don’t understand why Royal Jordanian does not have WiFi on its planes, even for a fee.

Not reserving the bassinet seats for babies who need it. Baggage allowance isn't good. Food quality very poor.

Not so good. Within 24hrs of departure, I checked the seat map and 6E, 6F were available. So i selected them. After reaching the airport, the staff said that those seats were taken away by someone. I told how could that be possible since the seats were taken away by me. But she insisted that someone paid for those seats. I disagreed because the seats were assigned to me. So she assigned us seats all the way down. When we boarded and plane took off, those 2 seats were vacant throughout the journey. To add salt to the wound, one of my bags went missing. I was left with only 1 pair of clothes which was in my carryon bag. After so many followup calls, my bag was returned on the 4th day. I don't recommend Royal Jordanians to anyone.

Poor job on boarding...lot of delays on the landing

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