What to know about flights from Dubai to Chicago?

The distance between Dubai and Chicago is approximately 11,637.78 km. It takes around 16 hours 15 minutes on average to fly from Dubai to Chicago. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
$462
Royal Jordanian Royal Jordanian DXB-CHI 35h 20m · 1 stop Thu, Nov 5
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Cheapest round-trip
$733
Royal Jordanian Royal Jordanian DXB-CHI 18h 20m · 2 stops Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
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When to travel
February
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
11,637.78 km
Flight distance
16h 15m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Dubai to Chicago over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $462 and round-trip from $733. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Dubai to Chicago are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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Flights from Dubai to Chicago operate an average of 1 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 0.0% on-time departure rate and a 83.3% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Dubai to Chicago flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Dubai to Chicago, including Royal Jordanian, Royal Jordanian has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dubai to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Dubai to Chicago

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Dubai to Chicago?

The average price of one-way flights from Dubai to Chicago purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Dubai to Chicago is February, with an average price of $695; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to $1,259.

$1,259
$977
$695
$413
    Cheapest
  • $1,043
    Apr
  • $770
    May
  • $893
    Jun
  • $1,003
    Jul
  • $1,259
    Aug
  • $1,101
    Sep
  • $1,138
    Oct
  • $731
    Nov
  • $803
    Dec
  • $1,096
    Jan
  • $695
    Feb
  • $1,170
    Mar

When is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Chicago during Veterans Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Dubai to Chicago during Veterans Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Veterans Day is scheduled for Nov 11. The cheapest flights from Dubai to Chicago are available on Nov 10, with fares starting at $470.

$482
$476
$470
$464
    Cheapest
  • $481
    7
    Nov
  • $482
    8
  • $482
    9
  • $470
    10
  • $470
    11
  • $478
    12
  • $476
    13

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Chicago (DXB-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Royal Jordanian offers one-way fares as low as $462 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DXB to ORD on Thu, Nov 5), while Royal Jordanian offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $733 departing on Fri, Nov 20 and returning on Fri, Nov 27.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Dubai to Chicago with the following airlines, including: Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 16 hours 15 minutes to fly from Dubai (DXB) to Chicago (CHI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dubai to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Dubai to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK235 (10:10)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dubai to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Nov 5, with one-way flights priced at just $462.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Emirates.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Chicago is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Chicago on October 19, 2026 with Royal Jordanian, with prices starting at $478.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Chicago: O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Flights from Dubai International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (DXB-ORD) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Chicago and Dubai is 10h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Dubai to Chicago is $864. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Dubai to Chicago is $1,573. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Dubai and Chicago, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.