Deal alert: Flights to Dubai starting from $568
If you want a lavish vacation with great weather and endless activities, Dubai could be a great place to explore. Travelers can relax on a beach or go on a desert safari in this city in the United Arab Emirates. Lufthansa, Swiss and United are offering discounted fares to Dubai from major U.S. cities starting below $600 round-trip.
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Deal basics
Airline: Lufthansa, Swiss and United
Routes: JFK/MIA/ORD/LAX and others to DXB
How to book: Search Google Flights and book directly through the airline
Travel dates: May — June and September — December
Related: 5 things you should know before visiting Dubai
Sample flights
The offers below are for economy fares on Lufthansa, Swiss and United, which include a carry-on, meals and one checked bag.
One of the cheapest options we came across was from New York (JFK) to Dubai (DXB) for $568 round trip in June with a stop in Zurich (ZRH) each way.
You can book a flight either on Lufthansa or United from Miami (MIA) to Dubai (DXB) for $650 round trip. The deal below includes a 12-hour layover in Munich on the departure flight and a stop in Zurich (ZRH) of nearly seven hours on the return flight so you should be prepared for that if booking this particular flight.
Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Dubai (DXB) are available for $673 round-trip. The departure flight includes a stop in France and there is a layover in Zurich (ZRH) on the way back. According to Google Flights, the price for this deal is over $600 cheaper than usual for the dates below in May.
Travelers can fly to Dubai (DXB) from Los Angeles (LAX) for $721 round trip in October. There are stops in Zurich (ZRH) each way. The departure flight allows for nearly a full day in Zurich to explore a tiny bit of Switzerland’s largest city.
Related: A peek inside the newly upgraded Emirates lounge for youngsters at Dubai International Airport
Maximize your purchase
Pay with: The Platinum Card® from American Express for 5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year), the Citi Prestige® Card for 5 points per dollar on airfare, the Citi Premier® Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve for 3 points per dollar on air travel, the American Express® Gold Card for 3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card for 2 points per dollar on travel.
The information for the Citi Prestige Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Related: Dubai was just named the ‘most popular destination’ — here’s where to stay on points
Bottom line
Dubai is a melting pot of cultures, so it’s no wonder this city typically has millions of visitors each year. Don’t miss out on these deals on travel to Dubai.
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- If you don’t travel frequently, this might not be the best card for you.
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| 10X | Earn unlimited 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel |
| 5X | 5X miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel. |
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Intro Offer
Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel75,000 bonus milesAnnual Fee
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Why We Chose It
The Capital One Venture X card is one of the best all-round travel credit cards ever launched. Not only is it offering a tremendous welcome bonus, but cardholders can earn tons of miles on everyday spending and receive a 10,000-mile anniversary bonus to boot. Its annual fee is $395, but cardholders can count on up to $300 in statement credits toward travel booked through Capital One Travel each year and other valuable benefits like access to Priority Pass lounges and Capital One’s own growing family of airport lounges.Pros
- Excellent welcome offer worth 75,000 miles after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months.
- Up to $300 in annual travel statement credits toward bookings make through Capital One Travel.
- 10,000 bonus miles (worth $100 toward travel) each account anniversary.
Cons
- The $395 annual fee might be expensive for some, but this card’s benefits provide much more value than that.
- If you don’t travel frequently, this might not be the best card for you.
- Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel
- Receive up to $300 back annually as statement credits for bookings through Capital One Travel, where you'll get Capital One's best prices on thousands of options
- Get 10,000 bonus miles (equal to $100 towards travel) every year, starting on your first anniversary
- Earn unlimited 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel and 5X miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel
- Earn unlimited 2X miles on all other purchases
- Unlimited complimentary access for you and two guests to 1,300+ lounges, including Capital One Lounges and the Partner Lounge Network
- Receive up to a $100 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
- Use your Venture X miles to easily cover travel expenses, including flights, hotels, rental cars and more—you can even transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
- Named editors' choice for "Best New Credit Card of 2021" by The Points Guy
- Earn 10 miles per dollar when you book on Turo, the world's largest car sharing marketplace, through May 16, 2023