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$432+ Cheap flights from Houston to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DXB
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Dubai Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$786
(oojo)

One-way from

$433
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$881
From Houston to Dubai Intl
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/22:25 pmIAH - DXB
1 stop36h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/172:00 amDXB - IAH
1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/24$781
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:10 pmIAH - DXB
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 9/1611:20 pmDXB - IAH
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/24$786
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/610:00 amIAH - DXB
2 stops48h 45mAir Canada
Sun 10/191:25 amDXB - IAH
1 stop29h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 3/24$795
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/245:15 pmIAH - DXB
1 stop21h 05mAir France
Sun 3/3012:40 amDXB - IAH
1 stop21h 55mAir France
Deal found 3/23$808
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/43:30 pmIAH - DXB
1 stop22h 31mKLM
Mon 12/81:55 amDXB - IAH
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Deal found 3/24$812
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/132:20 pmIAH - DXB
1 stop19h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/281:55 amDXB - IAH
1 stop39h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$813
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/67:20 amIAH - DXB
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/191:25 amDXB - IAH
2 stops27h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$814
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2412:55 pmIAH - DXB
2 stops25h 25mDelta
Sun 3/3012:40 amDXB - IAH
2 stops32h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/23$822
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/246:00 amHOU - DXB
2 stops32h 20mDelta
Sun 3/301:00 amDXB - HOU
2 stops41h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/23$823
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/127:55 pmIAH - DXB
Nonstop14h 50mEmirates
Mon 5/199:30 amDXB - IAH
Nonstop16h 20mEmirates
Deal found 3/24$873
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/178:16 pmHOU - DXB
2 stops22h 09mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/2411:20 pmDXB - HOU
2 stops23h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$957
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/58:20 pmHOU - DXB
2 stops22h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 9/125:50 amDXB - HOU
2 stops23h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/24$1,202

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Dubai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Dubai that are best for you.

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HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/7

2:25 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop36h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/15

2:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$781

HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/5

6:10 pm-3:25 am

1 stop24h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/16

11:20 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$786

HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/13

2:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/28

1:55 am-8:31 am

1 stop39h 36m

$813

HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/1

5:00 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/21

12:40 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$844

HoustonDubai

HOU - DXB

HOUDXB

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/1

1:16 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops24h 44m

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/21

1:00 am-10:21 pm

2 stops30h 21m

$854

HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/8

12:39 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 56m

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/17

1:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$870

HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/12

7:55 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop14h 50m

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/19

9:30 am-4:50 pm

Nonstop16h 20m

$873

HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/29

3:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/5

12:40 am-1:15 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$884

HoustonDubai

HOU - DXB

HOUDXB

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/17

8:16 pm-3:25 am

2 stops22h 09m

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/24

11:20 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops23h 19m

$957

HoustonDubai

IAH - DXB

IAHDXB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/19

10:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops48h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/25

1:25 am-10:29 pm

1 stop30h 04m

$974

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to Dubai trip
Airports
IAH

Check the IAH Depart tab for current security checkpoint wait times to plan your arrival at the airport efficiently.

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DXB

Use the Dubai Metro's Red Line for a quick trip to the city center from DXB, ideal without heavy luggage.

Read more about DXBby Ramsey Qubein
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Evie Carrick

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Evie Carrick

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Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Dubai. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston to Dubai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Dubai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Houston to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Houston to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Dubai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Dubai flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta from Houston to Dubai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai from Houston?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Dubai Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Dubai from Houston. Booking flights from Houston to Dubai Intl (DXB) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Houston from 11 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Dubai round-trip?

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Dubai, with prices starting at $786. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $800 and $813, respectively. You may be able to fly from Houston to Dubai for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Dubai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $433 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $510 and Air Canada from $520 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Houston to Dubai?

    Of the flights from Houston to Dubai that have layovers, most of them stop in Istanbul. Istanbul is followed by Doha in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Houston to Dubai.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

    Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani are the most popular attractions in Istanbul if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Beyazit Meydani are located about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $28 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Doha?

    Most Doha visitors opt to spend their time at Museum of Islamic Art, Aspire Tower, and Katara Cultural Village. Museum of Islamic Art, Aspire Tower, and Katara Cultural Village can be accessed by traveling approximately 5.2 mi, 10.6 mi, and 8.7 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Doha Hamad Intl for an average daily rate of $31 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Houston to Dubai flights?

    Houston to Dubai flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in London.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Dubai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Dubai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Houston to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Houston to Dubai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$680Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$703Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$705Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$770Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$795Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$825Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$848Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$931Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$941Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,000Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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