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$958+ Cheap flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

— DXB
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Dubai

Sun 18/1017:15 -
1 stop26h 00m
Sun 25/1011:55 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 3/9$2,118
Thu 15/1017:15 -
2 stops26h 00m
Tue 27/1022:25 -
2 stops41h 00m
Deal found 2/9$2,132
Sun 8/1117:45 -
1 stop25h 40m
Tue 24/1111:55 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 30/8$2,139
Sun 6/917:15 -
1 stop26h 25m
Sun 13/911:45 -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 1/9$2,140
Fri 16/1007:45 -
2 stops46h 55m
Fri 23/1023:00 -
2 stops40h 25m
Deal found 1/9$2,161
Mon 19/1017:15 -
2 stops26h 00m
Thu 5/1111:55 -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 31/8$2,178
Sat 5/917:15 -
1 stop25h 00m
Sat 12/913:15 -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 3/9$2,208
Sun 20/908:20 -
2 stops45h 20m
Tue 20/1023:00 -
2 stops40h 10m
Deal found 31/8$2,210

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Return from

$2,118

One-way from

$958

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,438

Good round-trip deal

$2,349 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,452 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/10-25/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 30m total
  • Auckland to Dubai
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 17/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 42h 00m total
  • Auckland to Dubai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Dubai Intl.
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AucklandDubai

AKL Auckland Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/1

14:15-23:15

1 stop42h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$968

AucklandDubai

AKL Auckland Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/1

09:50-03:45

3 stops26h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,057

AucklandDubai

AKL Auckland Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/1

13:15-03:50

1 stop23h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,128

AucklandDubai

AKL Auckland Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/1

13:15-03:50

2 stops23h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,142

AucklandDubai

AKL Auckland Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/12

09:40-20:30

3 stops43h 50m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,279
Fastest return journey

AucklandDubai

AKL Auckland Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

21:05-05:15

Nonstop17h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,665

AucklandDubai

AKL Auckland Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/12

15:15-18:00

1 stop35h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,745

AucklandDubai

AKL Auckland Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/11

17:45-11:40

2 stops26h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/11

11:55-00:25

2 stops27h 30m

$2,218

AucklandDubai

AKL Auckland Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

13:55-20:15

2 stops39h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sat 28/11

22:20-00:01

2 stops40h 41m

$2,258

AucklandDubai

AKL Auckland Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

17:45-11:40

2 stops26h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sat 28/11

22:25-00:25

1 stop41h 00m

$2,443

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Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Sichuan Airlines, andQatar Airways to the United Arab Emirates. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
35 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

FAQs about flying to Dubai

What is good to know if travelling to Dubai?

  • You can spend endless hours in Dubai’s colourful, bustling souks. At the Bur Dubai souk, you’ll find textile, clothing and antique stores housed in arabesque arcades and wind-towers. Even if you aren’t in the market for gold, it is worth venturing through the timber latticed arcades and arches of the Deira Gold Souk, a treasure-trove of exquisite, ornate Indian and Arabian jewellery and one of the biggest gold markets in the world. Nearby is the wonderful historic Deira Spice Souk, where you and pick up some exotic incense and spices.
  • Dubai’s latest over-the-top hotel, the Atlantis-themed water paradise, Atlantis The Palm, has a showpiece three-story aquarium (some suites have underwater views of the aquarium).
  • Designed like a traditional Arabian marketplace, Souk Madinat Jumeirah is well worth a visit. You can take a ride along its waterways, admire the stunning hotels, explore the countless shops and stop at a cafe for mint tea.
  • It’s a short drive to the desert, where you can go on desert safaris or, if you’re feeling adventurous, try dune bashing. Just strap yourself into the jeep, take a deep breath and head over the sand dunes.
  • If you’re shopped out, get out of the malls and spend a peaceful afternoon in XVA, a restored old courtyard residence that’s been converted into a contemporary art gallery, cafe and boutique hotel.

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

    For a flight to Dubai, you will be flying into Dubai Intl. Dubai Intl (DXB) is just 10.9 km from the centre of the city. 8 airlines have flights to Dubai Intl from Auckland on a daily basis. Booking flights to Dubai Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 flight from Auckland per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Dubai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Dubai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Dubai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Sichuan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Dubai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Dubai?

    Dubai Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Dubai. One-way flights to Dubai Intl typically cost $328, while return flights cost around $362.

  • How much is a return flight to Dubai?

    A return flight to Dubai will typically cost around $402, however they can be found for as little as $362.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Dubai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Dubai, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Dubai Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Dubai Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Dubai Intl?

    Yes. Dubai Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleep 'n Fly Sleep Lounge, B-Gates Termi is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0.0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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