AED 2,038 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Houston – Compare and Save

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.

Only Emirates operates flights between Dubai and Houston.

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).

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 travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Houston:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 2,857 return via Newark (EWR), compared with AED 5,336 for direct.

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

• Newark (EWR) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 6% of one-stop connections

Newark (EWR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Dubai to Houston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 3,206 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at AED 5,038, a difference of AED 1,832. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 36% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 16 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:30 and lands at 02:08
• Latest: departs at 09:45 and lands at 02:23.

The flight takes about 16h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of AED 3,792. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dubai to Houston takes 16h 38m, 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.

One-way fares from Dubai to Houston are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 4,500, which is 42% above the typical average for this route.

Emirates is the only airline operating Dubai to Houston flights. 64% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 08m, compared to 20h 48m 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.

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 9:

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

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) – daily rates from around AED 72:

· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Alamo
· Hertz
· Budget

Return flights from Dubai to Houston range from AED 3,172 to AED 5,175, with an average of AED 3,792 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 3,172 counts as a good deal.