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$667+ Cheap flights to the United Arab Emirates

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— DXB
2 Jun — 9 Jun1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to United Arab Emirates in 2026

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Cheapest flights to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 May 2026.

Tue 28/720:35
SYD
-
DXB
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/821:00
DXB
-
SYD
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,095
Mon 20/711:00
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop37h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 6/920:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/4$1,096
Fri 12/620:30
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop28h 25m
China Eastern
Sat 20/620:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,099
Fri 12/620:30
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 19/623:20
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop27h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/4$1,099
Sun 14/611:00
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 21/620:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/4$1,157
Mon 15/620:30
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop28h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 22/620:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/5$1,174

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Find the latest flights to United Arab Emirates in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 3 May 2026.

Return from

$1,095

One-way from

$667

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,451

Good round-trip deal

$1,357 or less

Good one-way deal

$810 or less
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  • 28/7-11/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 15m total
  • Sydney to Dubai
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 25m total
  • Sydney to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to United Arab Emirates.
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SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/6

20:30-20:30

1 stop30h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 21/6

23:20-09:00

1 stop27h 40m

$1,276

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

09:50-02:25

1 stop22h 35m

Dubai Intl

Thu 13/8

04:00-07:15

1 stop21h 15m

$1,569

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

11:00-20:30

1 stop39h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 23/6

23:20-08:00

3 stops50h 40m

$1,672

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/7

10:00-20:30

2 stops40h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 9/8

23:20-08:00

3 stops50h 40m

$1,838

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/6

15:40-00:05

Nonstop14h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 21/6

21:05-16:50

Nonstop13h 45m

$1,877

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

20:45-03:40

1 stop36h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 29/6

05:45-06:10

1 stop18h 25m

$1,887

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

15:50-03:50

1 stop19h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 31/10

17:55-18:50

1 stop17h 55m

$1,920

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

09:15-10:15

2 stops31h 00m

Dubai Intl

Tue 26/5

11:45-17:30

1 stop23h 45m

$1,926

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

15:50-03:25

1 stop18h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 27/1

22:50-08:25

2 stops26h 35m

$1,957

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

07:15-10:15

2 stops33h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sat 23/5

23:45-17:30

1 stop35h 45m

$1,964

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Best time to book a flight to United Arab Emirates

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the United Arab Emirates

When is the best time to book a flight to United Arab Emirates?

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to United Arab Emirates. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to United Arab Emirates?

On average, a flight from Sydney to United Arab Emirates takes 20 hours 38 minutes. Flights to United Arab Emirates from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to United Arab Emirates?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to United Arab Emirates. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to United Arab Emirates should consider flying on Saturday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to United Arab Emirates

The most flights from Sydney to United Arab Emirates are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to United Arab Emirates?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to United Arab Emirates are Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From $1,071
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,452
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,206
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $868

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to United Arab Emirates?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to United Arab Emirates are Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Cebu Pacific.

Rainfall in United Arab Emirates by month

Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Arab Emirates ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit United Arab Emirates when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in United Arab Emirates by month

Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Arab Emirates, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in United Arab Emirates?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to United Arab Emirates in the last few years. This data was updated on 3 May 2026.
The most popular places in United Arab Emirates to fly to are Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 3 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andChina Southern to the United Arab Emirates by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,567 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,567 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,567 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,030 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,567 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,567 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,567 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
China Eastern
7.3
Good
209 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,567 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

FAQs about flying to United Arab Emirates

  • Can I find cheaper flights to United Arab Emirates if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to United Arab Emirates on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to United Arab Emirates?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Cathay Pacific is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to United Arab Emirates.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in United Arab Emirates?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Arab Emirates. One-way flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl typically cost $102, while return flights cost around $243.

  • How much is a return flight to United Arab Emirates?

    A return flight to United Arab Emirates will typically cost around $764, however they can be found for as little as $301.

  • Where does the fastest flight to United Arab Emirates depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to United Arab Emirates, Adelaide offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Dubai Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Dubai Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Dubai Intl?

    Yes. Dubai Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleep 'n Fly Sleep Lounge, B-Gates Termi is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0.0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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