International route
Cheap flights from Washington to Dubai
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dubai International Airport (DXB). 7,045 miles, 13h 20m nonstop.
DCA to DXB at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,045 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 13h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AA1 airlineAmerican
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 8h aheadDubai vs Washington
Washington to Dubai
Round trips from $525
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Washington to Dubai
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 17 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, ANC, SFO, LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG, SAL · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $75
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, SLC, SEA, LAX, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, MCO, LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldConnecting via DOH · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, EWR, SFO, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, TIJ, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)DLUAB6AS4 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- New York (JFK)DLB62 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- San Francisco (SFO)UAAS2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Washington has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only American flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or MEX is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $525; September 2026 is the most expensive at $718 and up, a difference of $193 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Washington. Expect to lose 8 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Dubai: Skyscrapers, souks and a hub to half the world
Dubai is a destination and a doorway: Emirates flies nonstop from a dozen US cities and connects to India, Africa and Southeast Asia. The Burj Khalifa, desert safaris, beach resorts and the old creek's souks fill a stopover of two days or a week.
Best time to visit: November–March is warm and pleasant (70s–80s°F) — peak season. April and October are hot but bearable; May–September is extremely hot and humid, with the lowest hotel rates.
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Search Washington to DubaiWashington to Dubai: common questions
How long is the flight from Washington to Dubai?
A nonstop flight from Washington (DCA) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 13h 20m gate to gate, covering 7,045 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to DXB?
American Airlines operates nonstop flights from Washington (DCA) to Dubai (DXB), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, MEX and JFK.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Dubai?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Washington (DCA) to Dubai (DXB), starting at $525 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Washington to Dubai flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Washington and Dubai?
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Washington. DCA is on America/New York time and DXB on Asia/Dubai time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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