Deal Alert: US to Dubai From $590 Round-Trip
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From an indoor ski resort to the massive Burj Khalifa, there's no shortage of things to see and do in Dubai. Today, United Airlines and Air Canada are offering excellent fares from several US cities to DXB. We've been seeing flights from Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS) and Washington D.C. (DCA) to Dubai (DXB) from just $590 round-trip, valid for departures through March 2017. Note that you'll have to connect in Toronto (YYZ) before continuing to Dubai.
Airline: Star Alliance
Route: ATL, BOS and DCA to DXB
Cost: $590+ round-trip in economy
Dates: October 2016 - March 2017
Booking Link: Expedia
Pay With: Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige Card or Chase Sapphire Preferred
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Washington D.C. (DCA) to Dubai (DXB) for $590 round-trip in December:
Boston (BOS) to Dubai (DXB) for $598 round-trip in February:
Atlanta (ATL) to Dubai (DXB) for $653 round-trip in March:
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