AED 1,428 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Dubai – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 19:45 and lands at 09:12
• Latest: departs at 20:45 and lands at 10:12.

The flight takes about 13h 27m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chicago to Dubai.

A direct flight from Chicago to Dubai takes 13h 27m, covering 18,715 km.

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.

Return flights from Chicago to Dubai range from AED 2,685 to AED 4,067, with an average of AED 3,202 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,685 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the AED 3,202 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 2,422 return via Istanbul (IST), compared with AED 3,593 for direct.

Emirates is the only airline operating Chicago to Dubai flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Dubai flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Chicago to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,536, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• AMEX
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Chicago to Dubai may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Chicago to Dubai route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 13m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Chicago to Dubai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,989 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 3,444, a difference of AED 455.

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

Only Emirates operates flights between Chicago and Dubai.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 42m, compared to 18h 45m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) and 18h 49m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Chicago (Gulf Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dubai Mall is one of the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.