Cheap flights from Miami International to Dubai International from $699
Updated 2026-06-17
7833 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 16h 09m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Miami International (MIA) to Dubai International (DXB). Cheapest fares are usually in Jul (around $699 return), with peak prices in Jul (around $2097). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Miami International
Miami International is American Airlines' largest hub for Latin American flying — over 60% of all US-to-Latin America traffic routes through here. Three terminals N, S and CW are connected by the MIA Mover people mover, with Metrorail Orange Line and Tri-Rail commuter trains both running from the airport to downtown and Fort Lauderdale. International long-haul east-coast schedules favour MIA over JFK; Caribbean and Latin connections are the deepest of any US airport.
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai International is 5 km from Downtown Dubai, with the Red Line metro reaching Burj Khalifa in 22 minutes for AED 8. Emirates dominates the US-Dubai corridor with daily flights from JFK, EWR, IAD, ORD, BOS, IAH, DFW, MIA, SFO, LAX and SEA; United and Etihad add capacity. Peak season is November–April; July–September fares are cheapest but city temperatures hit 45°C+.
Who flies MIA to DXB?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 16h 09m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 16h 09m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 16h 09m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 16h 09m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 16h 09m | Economy |
| LATAM | LA | 16h 09m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 16h 09m | Economy |
| Iberia | IB | 16h 09m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly MIA→DXB
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Miami to Dubai FAQs
Direct flights from Miami International (MIA) to Dubai International (DXB) take approximately 16h 09m for the 7833-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jul is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $699. Jul is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Miami International (MIA) to Dubai International (DXB): American Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Lufthansa and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa on arrival — free 30-day tourist visa for US passport holders, extendable to 60 days. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Dubai International (DXB) is the primary international airport for Dubai. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.