Cheap flights from New Zealand to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from $1,088

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — DXB
26 Jun — 3 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Dubai

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 May 2026.

Sat 14/1120:30
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop35h 45m
Air China
Fri 27/1101:15
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop31h 10m
Air China
Deal found 27/5$1,987
Thu 12/1120:30
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop35h 45m
Air China
Sun 15/1101:15
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop31h 10m
Air China
Deal found 22/5$2,060
Mon 10/817:45
AKL
-
DXB
2 stops25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 18/813:15
DXB
-
AKL
2 stops26h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/5$2,109
Tue 25/817:45
AKL
-
DXB
2 stops24h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/1113:10
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop23h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/5$2,133
Tue 28/717:45
AKL
-
DXB
2 stops24h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 13/813:15
DXB
-
AKL
2 stops26h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5$2,148
Sat 20/617:45
AKL
-
DXB
2 stops24h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 8/711:45
DXB
-
AKL
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5$2,151
Tue 18/817:45
AKL
-
DXB
2 stops24h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 22/811:45
DXB
-
AKL
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5$2,158
Mon 17/817:45
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop24h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 21/813:15
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop26h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5$2,160
Mon 17/817:45
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop24h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 22/811:45
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5$2,163
Sun 1/1120:30
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/1120:20
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5$2,179
Mon 20/717:20
CHC
-
DXB
1 stop19h 55m
Qantas Airways
Thu 23/721:15
DXB
-
CHC
1 stop18h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/5$2,534
Thu 19/1116:05
CHC
-
DXB
2 stops34h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 23/1119:50
DXB
-
CHC
2 stops33h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/5$2,537

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Dubai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Dubai flight deals. Data was last updated 27 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,987

One-way from

$1,088

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,138

Good round-trip deal

$2,253 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,465 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 14/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 55m total
  • New Zealand to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • New Zealand to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($142 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Zealand to Dubai Intl.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 27 May 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

23:45-20:55

1 stop30h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sat 28/11

13:10-21:10

1 stop23h 00m

$2,315

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/9

22:15-21:25

2 stops55h 10m

Dubai Intl

Fri 23/10

19:55-21:10

2 stops64h 15m

$2,362

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

10:40-19:15

1 stop41h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sat 28/11

20:45-16:35

2 stops34h 50m

$2,393

ChristchurchDubai

CHC - DXB

CHCDXB

Christchurch

Thu 19/11

16:05-18:00

2 stops34h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 23/11

19:50-14:30

2 stops33h 40m

$2,537

ChristchurchDubai

CHC - DXB

CHCDXB

Christchurch

Thu 19/11

15:55-05:30

1 stop22h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 23/11

10:15-15:25

1 stop20h 10m

$2,542
Fastest return journey

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/11

21:05-05:15

Nonstop17h 10m

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/11

10:05-11:15

Nonstop16h 10m

$2,571

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/11

13:25-05:40

1 stop25h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/11

10:05-11:15

Nonstop16h 10m

$2,598

WellingtonDubai

WLG - DXB

WLGDXB

Wellington

Thu 19/11

13:05-05:30

2 stops25h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 23/11

10:15-18:05

2 stops22h 50m

$2,612

WellingtonDubai

WLG - DXB

WLGDXB

Wellington

Thu 19/11

16:30-05:30

1 stop22h 00m

Dubai Intl

Mon 23/11

10:25-15:30

1 stop20h 05m

$2,637

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/6

06:45-00:50

2 stops26h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/6

10:15-10:05

Nonstop15h 50m

$2,641

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Dubai

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Dubai (average of $977). Flying from New Zealand to Dubai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,450). 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 NZ to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 27 May 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Dubai as you normally would.

How often are flights from New Zealand to Dubai delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 88 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to Dubai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to Dubai flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from New Zealand to Dubai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 27 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andChina Southern from New Zealand 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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand 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 New Zealand?

    For a flight from New Zealand to Dubai, you will be flying into Dubai Intl. Dubai Intl (DXB) is just 10.9 km from the centre of the city.

  • How popular is this New Zealand to Dubai flight route?

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Dubai?

    Qatar Airways, Oman Air, and China Eastern can get you from New Zealand to Dubai in just under 30h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 25h. New Zealand and Dubai are separated by a distance of 14190 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $455 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and China Southern, with prices starting from $680 and $773, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Dubai?

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Dubai?

    The cheapest flight price from New Zealand to Dubai is $1,190. On average you can expect to pay $7,654. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Dubai Intl), can usually be booked for $2,158.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Dubai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Dubai?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Dubai (average of $977). Flying from New Zealand to Dubai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,450). 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 9 airlines flying from New Zealand to Dubai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 27 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$836Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,177Average$2,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,319Average$1,940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,411Average$1,742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,622Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,657Average$2,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,826Average$2,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,969Average$2,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,002Average$2,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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