Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Houston – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:30 and lands at 02:29
• Latest: departs at 09:40 and lands at 02:39.

The flight takes about 16h 59m.

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

A direct flight from Dubai to Houston takes 16h 59m, covering 21,145 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 Dubai to Houston range from AED 3,164 to AED 5,087, with an average of AED 3,887 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 3,164 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the AED 3,887 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 2,824 return via Newark (EWR), compared with AED 5,372 for direct.

Emirates is the only airline operating Dubai to Houston flights. 65% of its flights are on time.

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

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) – daily rates from around AED 12:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) – daily rates from around AED 90:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Dubai to Houston usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Houston route, 35% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 18m.

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

• Newark (EWR) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Dubai to Houston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 3,254 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 4,642, a difference of AED 1,388.

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 Dubai and Houston.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 19h 59m, compared to 20h 42m via Newark (EWR) and 20h 49m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Among airlines operating Dubai to Houston flights:

• Emirates: 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.