Phoenix Sky Harbor to Dubai International
8298 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 17h 06m with 3 airlines operating direct service from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to Dubai International (DXB). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $699 return), with peak prices in August (around $2097). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor
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 PHX to DXB?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 17h 06m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 17h 06m | Economy |
| Condor | DE | 17h 06m | Economy |
3 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly PHX→DXB
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Phoenix to Dubai FAQs
Direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to Dubai International (DXB) take approximately 17h 06m for the 8298-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.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $699. August 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.
3 carriers operate direct service from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to Dubai International (DXB): American Airlines, British Airways and Condor. 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.