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Cheapest round-trip
$699
Typical prices: $795-$1,135
Royal Jordanian
Sun 11/25Thu 12/6
DXB - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,454
Typical prices: $1,324-$1,456
Emirates
Sat 11/24Mon 12/3
DXB - IAD • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Emirates. Average duration is 15h 10m
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Cheapest • 5% average savings
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Most punctual • 77% on-time
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $753 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 17h 37m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C. (DXB-WAS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dubai to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Dec 6
Royal Jordanian Logo
6:45 am - 7:25 amDXB  Dubai Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
33h 40m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
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10:30 am - 12:45 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
17h 15m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
$699Royal Jordanian
Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 26
Royal Jordanian Logo
10:45 pm - 7:25 amDXB  Dubai Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
17h 40m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
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10:30 am - 9:35 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
26h 05m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
$729Royal Jordanian
Sat, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 26
Royal Jordanian Logo
1:45 pm - 7:25 amDXB  Dubai Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 40m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
Royal Jordanian Logo
10:30 am - 9:35 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
26h 05m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
$736Royal Jordanian
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Jan 16
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11:00 pm - 1:50 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 50m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
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5:50 pm - 2:25 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
23h 35m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
$789SAUDIA
Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Jan 5
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8:30 pm - 2:45 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 15m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl
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5:50 pm - 7:30 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
16h 40m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
$796SAUDIA
Thu, Dec 10 - Fri, Jan 1
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2:25 am - 2:45 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 20m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl
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5:50 pm - 7:00 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
16h 10m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl
$802SAUDIA
Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Nov 24
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6:15 am - 5:00 amDXB  Dubai Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31h 45m2 stops Kuwait City Cairo
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12:00 pm - 9:55 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
24h 55m2 stops Cairo Kuwait City
$856Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 3
Emirates Logo
2:25 am - 8:35 amDXB  Dubai Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 10mnonstop
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10:35 am - 8:20 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
12h 45mnonstop
$1,454Emirates
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 28
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2:25 am - 8:35 amDXB  Dubai Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 10mnonstop
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10:35 am - 8:20 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
12h 45mnonstop
$1,464Emirates
Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 2
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2:25 am - 8:35 amDXB  Dubai Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 10mnonstop
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10:35 am - 8:20 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
12h 45mnonstop
$1,464Emirates
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Dubai to Washington, D.C. flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C. typically range from $795 to $1,135. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $699, on Royal Jordanian.

What is the cheapest Dubai to Washington, D.C. flight route?

There's little price difference between Dubai to Washington, D.C. routes. They average around $872 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Washington, D.C.. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Washington, D.C. at $804 round-trip.
•August ($1,181) and March ($1,170) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 46% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C. are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C.

 
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Key details for Dubai to Washington, D.C. flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$501
Beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 40% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

When to book flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Dubai to Washington, D.C. flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Washington, D.C.:

    • Earliest: departs at 2:25 am and lands at 5:35 pm
    • Latest: departs at 2:25 am and lands at 5:35 pm.

    The flight takes about 15h 10m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C.:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    A nonstop flight from Dubai to Washington, D.C. takes 15h 10m, covering 7,037 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Dubai to Washington, D.C. flight?

    Round-trip flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C. range from $795 to $1,135, with an average of $906 over the past 12 months. Anything below $795 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Dubai to Washington, D.C. flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $906 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $753 round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to $1,395 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    Emirates is the only airline operating Dubai to Washington, D.C. flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

  • How are flight departures from Dubai to Washington, D.C. spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Washington, D.C. flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Dubai to Washington, D.C. looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dubai to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $705, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available in Washington, D.C.?

    Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates averaging $71:

    • Sixt
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Alamo

    Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates averaging $70:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Sixt
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    Flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Washington, D.C. route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C. pass through?

    One-stop flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C. most commonly connect through:

    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Dubai to Washington, D.C.. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $806 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $993, a difference of $187.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    Only Emirates operates flights between Dubai and Washington, D.C..

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Dubai to Washington, D.C.?

    Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 37m, compared with 18h via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 18h 05m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

  • What is the time difference between Dubai and Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. is 9 hours behind Dubai (Eastern Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Washington, D.C.?

    Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Dubai to Washington, D.C. flights?

    Among airlines operating Dubai to Washington, D.C. flights:

    • Emirates: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Dubai to Washington, D.C. flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Dubai to Washington, D.C. flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $806, about $187 less than Sunday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 27% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dubai to Washington, D.C. trip for December. Fares historically average $804 round-trip in that month - typically $377 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $753 round-trip on this route - about $642 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

    • Hyatt House Washington DC The Wharf
    • Intercontinental Hotels Washington D.C. - The Wharf By IHG
    • Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront

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Dubai Intl to Washington, D.C.

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Dubai Intl

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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