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Cheapest return flight
$1,809
Typical prices: $2,009-$2,840
Air China
Thu 15/3Wed 28/3
AKL - DXB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$2,455
Typical prices: $2,408-$2,793
Emirates
Thu 25/10Sat 10/11
AKL - DXB • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Emirates. Average duration is 17h 13m
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Best reviews • 8.2 score
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Cheapest • 6% average savings
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Dubai

 
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Recent return flight deals to Dubai

Mon, 15 Mar - Sun, 28 Mar
Air China Logo
20:30 - 23:15AKL  Auckland Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
35h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
00:10 - 17:30DXB  Dubai Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
32h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,809Air China
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 22:05CHC  Christchurch-DXB Dubai Intl
49h 05m2 stops Melbourne New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 17:20DXB  Dubai Intl-CHC Christchurch
35h 40m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Melbourne
$1,991Multiple Airlines
Mon, 15 Mar - Mon, 29 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 03:50AKL  Auckland Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
23h 35m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
23:00 - 06:50DXB  Dubai Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
22h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
$2,083Qatar Airways
Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:35 - 22:05AKL  Auckland Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
34h 30m2 stops Melbourne New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 05:30DXB  Dubai Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
34h 35m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Melbourne
$2,112Multiple Airlines
Tue, 12 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
Air China Logo
14:15 - 23:15AKL  Auckland Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
42h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
01:15 - 17:35DXB  Dubai Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
31h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital
$2,130Air China
Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
17:45 - 10:25AKL  Auckland Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
11:55 - 00:25DXB  Dubai Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$2,133Qatar Airways
Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Emirates Logo
21:05 - 05:15AKL  Auckland Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
17h 10mdirect
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10:15 - 23:00DXB  Dubai Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,450Emirates
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Emirates Logo
07:30 - 04:35AKL  Auckland Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
30h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Emirates Logo
10:00 - 00:05DXB  Dubai Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
29h 05m1 stop Melbourne
$2,454Emirates
Fri, 18 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
Singapore Airlines Logo
15:15 - 18:00AKL  Auckland Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
35h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 13:25DXB  Dubai Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
32h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
$3,289Singapore Airlines
Fri, 18 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
Singapore Airlines Logo
15:15 - 18:00AKL  Auckland Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
35h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 09:30DXB  Dubai Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
28h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Christchurch
$3,497Singapore Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Dubai

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Dubai?

Auckland to Dubai is the cheapest route at $1,809 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Dubai?

On average, a return flight from New Zealand to Dubai costs $2,408, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Auckland average $2,371, while Christchurch runs a bit higher at $2,417.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Dubai?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Dubai at $2,345 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $2,778.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Dubai?

•April is the cheapest month to fly to Dubai with an average price of $2,076 return.
•February ($3,006) and December ($2,580) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Dubai?

Morning flights to Dubai are the cheapest at $2,085 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $2,812.

What is a good deal for flights to Dubai?

Flights under $2,009 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Dubai at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Auckland $1,956.

When are flights to Dubai the cheapest?

Flights to Dubai are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 36% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Dubai

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$839
Beat the crowds with an average 56% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 35% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Auckland to Dubai

When to book flights to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Dubai, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Dubai is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Dubai is around $2,009 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How far is Dubai Intl from Dubai city centre?

    Dubai Intl is 11.0 km from Dubai city centre.

  • How long is a direct flight to Dubai?

    Direct flights to Dubai are available from Auckland, with a flight time of about 17h 10m.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Dubai?

    Last-minute fares to Dubai (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 7% higher than the average return fare of $2,408.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Dubai?

    Emirates operates the most flights from New Zealand to Dubai at 7 per week, and for this route Emirates is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Dubai. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Dubai?

  • How many flights serve Dubai?

    Dubai receives 1 flights per day and 7 per week from across the world. Auckland has the most flights to Dubai with 7 weekly flights.

Your guide to booking Dubai flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Dubai, book around 11 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 36% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Dubai, a good return fare is around $2,009. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Dubai in April. Return fares historically average $2,076, making April the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $726 on a return flight. Morning flights to Dubai average $2,085 compared to $2,812 for midday flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Dubai, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Emirates includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Dubai, a few great places to start are Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Dubai

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Dubai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1623 reviews
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Entertainment
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

On schedule, courteous, and efficient. Old aircraft with not so nice lavatories.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2026
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On schedule, courteous, and efficient. Old aircraft with not so nice lavatories.

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

No frills airline with minimal leg room and no entertainment

Pleasant business class flight experience with good onboarding experience. Flight service team was excellent with usual book-the-chef menu available

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

The flight was very late, sitting on the plane for over an hour and missed our connecting flight from Singapore to LA. As senior citizens, we were rerouted to Copenhagen and then to LA. They should not do this to senior citizens. They should have given us a hotel voucher for a night, then catch a flight to LA the next day. Singapore Airlines should grant us some kind of credit for the next trip, if they want us to fly with them. I doubt if we will ever hear from them.

I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

Every thing was fine. Some ild classical Hindi movies should be add

The male traveller seated in the row in front diagonally opposite my husbands seat across the aisle as soon as the seatbelt sign went off moved across the aisle into the seat in front of my husband for the entire journey from London to Singapore he had his seat reclined and pushed back and the seat touching my husbands knees for the entire journey from London to Singapore. very uncomfortable for my husband.

I flew Premium Economy from Sao Paulo to Dubai. Excellent trip, especially the attention to detail of crew.

This was a codeshare with flydubai. Took off on time and landed before time. It was very good

Toilets could be serviced more frequently. They ran out of toilet paper.

The staff were fantastic and the food was tasty. My check in experience was good too.

The on boarding process at the airport was confusing with no order set in place. So passengers were creating their own lines. Taking the bus to the plane as a bit cumbersome. Once in the plane, the flight attendants were tentative and friendly. Seats were comfortable and food was okay.

Old 777 on this route uncomfortable and in need of updating.

Service was great. Food was perfect. My mom needed a wheelchair and I was worried that I will miss the connecting flight. Emirates ground staff and wheelchair staff ensured we get to our gate on time.

Business boarding is too messy, if can be systematic will be better

Although lauded as a superior carrier, I found nothing out of the ordinary about the flight. Even in the AirBus 380, there wasn't much space in economy - especially when the seat in front was reclined. Admittedly, the toilet was more spacious than I've ever seen on an airplane, but the ill-fitting divider between the cubicles left a visible slit that was quite disconcerting. The crew were ok, but they were clearly "just doing their job." There was little enthusiasm - although given the number of the passengers, I'm not surprised they were jaded. I'd fly Emirates again, but I don't hold them above other carriers.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Cabin crew provided great service and seats were very comfortable. A350 plane is excellent. Business class meals were definitely notches above economy, but the combinations of food items could have been better.

Sichuan Airlines was surprisingly great. The crew is fabulous, the plane was fantastic and nice and new (A350-900). I had a particularly nice flight attendant who kept me informed of all the flight progress and meals. I also got to sleep really well. Entertainment and food is more tailored to majority (Chinese) so I can’t really complain about that. Overall fantastic flight!

Very old business class seats, not fully flat, angled with a bar sticking in your back; seats old and apparently never cleaned, no mattress topper either, not the standard expected in J (also in awful 2-2-2 layout)! Ancient entertainment system of the pop-out type with tiny, old screen. Staff are OK but not proactive, need to be solicited, and of limited English skills, but they do try. Food and beverage options very limited (go for Chinese selection as their Western food is atrocious), no menu given and no dine-on-demand option. All in all, only choose if at a significant discount.

Definitely not top-of-the-range business class, but the A350 is certainly better than their other planes which feature an even older business class. Food/drink offerings are very limited and not up to business class standard, but OK. Staff are keen to help and friendly enough, although poor English language skills. Boarding experience in Rome was poor due to rude Italian staff at gate, but this is not the airline's fault. Onboard entertainment options are mediocre and limited. Sichuan Air is only wort it when obtained at low price and if you basically only want to sleep/rest and bring your own entertainment.

Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

Dad experience when you check in in chenddu airport , service need to improve

Not good experience when you checkin in China, service need to prove

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

We bought an upgrade to Business Class at the airport but did not realise that it was not the regular Business Class. The 787 Dreamliner was very dated with the seats not as comfortable as other airlines and some things were almost coming off. We were then told that because it was an upgrade at the airport, we get to sit in the BC cabin but will be served economy class food. So when everyone else got served in china ware, we were given the tray you got in economy class. The wifi does not work. It only connects to watch movies (which is the same as what you find in the ICE) but the internet does not work. The cabin crew while were friendly, were not responsive. Overall, I will never fly China Southern again.

Flight canceled, but they didn't notify me. They arranged a nearby hotel and 4 meals for me to stay for 24 hours before I could board.

Wuhan - Dubai. Old plane: 1. Only USB charger. No power outlet to plug in.. 2. Super narrow seat layout 3. Toilet cover consistently fell down and hit my back when sitting on it.. :( 4. Entertainment system touch screen not sensitive, and need to press hard or use finger tips to hit. Crew were very nice and accommodating though.

During flight, some passengers perform stomping leg exercises which disturb the comfort (I.e. sleep) of other passengers.

The food was perfect. The boarding process is a bit long. Given the late boarding time, I felt very tired by the time I was seated.

Nice airline. I was in a really weird seat which had extra leg room, but no basket or stowage. And the people next to me were pretty noisy during the flight, so it was hard to rest. I wish staff came around to pick up trash more often as I had no where to put it except my lap or the floor.

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Boarding process was terrible. Will not travel Qatar Airways if I had an alternative. The food was one of the worst, even for airline food.

Check-in staff were not very pleasing and sounded to be rude, even though I hold a platinum membership. The aircraft is brand new and good. As it's a short flight no other comments.

Bus from gate to plane waited more than 30 minutes in a freezing temperatures of a/c. Plane temperature was very cold .

I didn’t expect American Airlines. I excepted QTAR AIR LINES. From KAYAK we are booking so in the kayak site it showed qathar air lines but operating American Airlines. I don’t like .

We were stranded in bus for 10 min waiting for baording..Specially when you are traveling with kids and long previous flight. Flight has no information regarding time to destination. Wish to have screen for international travels.

The screen was not clean.It had stains of previous customer .Also the toilets..My daughter got urine infection. Not happy with the cleanliness of aircraft.Also requested multiple time hot beverages but not served at all sighting disturbances. Request on behalf of every passenger please sanitize and clean as we stay for 15 plus hours..

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