$981+ Cheap flights to the United Arab Emirates

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DXB
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to United Arab Emirates in 2026

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Cheapest flights to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 March 2026.

Sun 9/821:20
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop33h 40m
China Southern
Sat 15/801:00
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop21h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 21/3$1,746
Sat 14/1120:30
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop35h 45m
Air China
Fri 27/1101:15
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop31h 10m
Air China
Deal found 23/3$1,786
Tue 9/619:30
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop34h 50m
Air China
Thu 11/600:10
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop32h 20m
Air China
Deal found 23/3$1,859
Sat 21/1120:30
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop35h 45m
Air China
Thu 17/1201:15
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop31h 10m
Air China
Deal found 19/3$1,861
Sat 1/821:20
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop28h 50m
China Southern
Thu 6/801:00
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop30h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 23/3$1,909
Mon 1/622:05
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 23/611:45
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3$1,943

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Find the latest flights to United Arab Emirates in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 24 March 2026.

Return from

$1,746

One-way from

$981

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,192

Good round-trip deal

$2,303 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,514 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/8-15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 10m total
  • Auckland to Dubai
17/5
  • 17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 20m total
  • Auckland to United Arab Emirates
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to United Arab Emirates.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Auckland Intl to United Arab Emirates.

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

21:00-20:30

1 stop31h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 6/6

23:20-17:30

1 stop34h 10m

$2,130

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/5

22:05-10:15

1 stop20h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 20/5

13:15-19:35

1 stop22h 20m

$2,139

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

22:05-21:25

2 stops31h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 23/6

11:00-19:35

2 stops24h 35m

$2,204

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/6

21:00-20:30

1 stop31h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 14/6

23:20-15:45

1 stop32h 25m

$2,250

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/4

22:05-09:50

2 stops43h 45m

Dubai Intl

Fri 22/5

20:40-19:35

2 stops38h 55m

$2,290

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/5

22:05-21:25

2 stops31h 20m

Dubai Intl

Thu 14/5

19:55-19:35

2 stops39h 40m

$2,348

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/9

22:15-09:50

2 stops43h 35m

Dubai Intl

Fri 23/10

22:20-12:15

2 stops52h 55m

$2,398

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/4

06:45-05:40

1 stop30h 55m

Dubai Intl

Fri 22/5

10:05-09:55

Nonstop15h 50m

$2,401

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/6

00:25-21:25

2 stops29h 00m

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/6

17:10-19:35

2 stops42h 25m

$2,403

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

13:25-05:40

1 stop24h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/6

21:40-00:30

1 stop18h 50m

$2,420

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the United Arab Emirates

How long is the flight to United Arab Emirates?

On average, a flight from Auckland to United Arab Emirates takes 25 hours 3 minutes. Flights to United Arab Emirates from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to United Arab Emirates?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to United Arab Emirates are Sichuan Airlines, Qatar Airways and China Southern.

Rainfall in United Arab Emirates by month

Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Arab Emirates ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit United Arab Emirates when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in United Arab Emirates by month

Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Arab Emirates, 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 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in United Arab Emirates?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to United Arab Emirates in the last few years. This data was updated on 24 March 2026.
The most popular places in United Arab Emirates to fly to are Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 24 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

FAQs about flying to United Arab Emirates

  • Can I find cheaper flights to United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to United Arab Emirates?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in United Arab Emirates?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Arab Emirates. One-way flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl typically cost $119, while return flights cost around $125.

  • How much is a return flight to United Arab Emirates?

    A return flight to United Arab Emirates will typically cost around $361, however they can be found for as little as $313.

  • Where does the fastest flight to United Arab Emirates depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to United Arab Emirates, 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. Homestay - Villa room in Dubai-private is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0.0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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