Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours 25 minutes.
Dubai is nine hours ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
You can choose from ten weekly O'Hare International Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 19:45 departure with Emirates is the earliest you can take. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 20:45.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ORD to DXB flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Emirates offers direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Dubai Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Dubai — and maybe even more of United Arab Emirates if time allows.
Emirates is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier that operates ORD to DXB flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Dubai Airport. These are the top stopovers between ORD and DXB:
Frankfurt Airport
Logan International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
Rs92,630 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs167,727. These fares can change based on availability.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORD to DXB.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Dubai Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ORD to DXB.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near ORD. Whether you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Dubai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're landing on a late O'Hare International Airport to Dubai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near DXB:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and explore beyond Dubai's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to central Dubai has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Dubai Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Dubai. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you'd like to visit Dubai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC and 42ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to DXB in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many cities in United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Abu Dhabi is another favourite destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No trip is complete without a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
