- Cheapest month found: October 2027, from $140 one way on Kuwait Airways (1 stop).
- Dearest month: January 2027, from $179. Usual fare about $169.
- Non-stop fares found on SpiceJet, Air India Express.
1% below usual: around the usual price
Best fare in the next three months: $168 in December 2026, against a usual $169.
Tracked every day since 31 October 2026: 57 fare checks saved on this route so far, across every departure month.
Cheapest fare by month
Cheapest one-way fare per person for each departure month. Yellow is the cheapest month. Tap a month to watch it.
Fares other travellers found in recent searches, checked 8 November 2026; months marked n/a had no fares yet. Prices change and are confirmed only when you book. Bags may cost extra.
Price history
How the cheapest fare on this route has moved, from our own daily checks (9 days so far). The longer we watch, the better we know a good price.
Return fares
Out in one month and back the next, the usual length of a family visit. Lowest return fare per person found.
| Fly out | Come back | Return from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | December 2026 | $361 | Watch |
| December 2026 | January 2027 | $375 | Watch |
| February 2027 | March 2027 | $333 | Watch |
Return fares other travellers found recently; they change and are confirmed only when you book.
Airlines on this route
| Month | Cheapest fare | Airline | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $177 | Oman Air | 1 stop |
| December 2026 | $168 | Air India | 1 stop |
| January 2027 | $179 | Gulf Air | 1 stop |
| February 2027 | $169 | Gulf Air | 1 stop |
| March 2027 | $176 | Gulf Air | 1 stop |
| April 2027 | $165 | Gulf Air | 1 stop |
| October 2027 | $140 | Kuwait Airways | 1 stop |
Fares are found in pounds and shown in your currency at today's rate; the airline or travel site charges in its own currency when you book.
Nonstop or one stop?
The lowest nonstop fare against the lowest fare with one stop, month by month. A stop can save money; check the connection time before you book.
| Month | Nonstop | One stop |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $187 SpiceJet | $177 Oman Air |
| December 2026 | none found | $168 Air India |
| January 2027 | none found | $179 Gulf Air |
| February 2027 | none found | $169 Gulf Air |
| March 2027 | none found | $176 Gulf Air |
| April 2027 | none found | $165 Gulf Air |
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Where one-stop fares usually connect: Oman Air via Muscat; Air India via Delhi or Mumbai; Gulf Air via Bahrain. Fares other travellers found recently; confirmed only when you book.
Direct flights from Delhi to Dubai land at Dubai International Airport (DXB), and nonstop options include IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet and Emirates. The UAE stays 1 hour 30 minutes behind India all year, so you land on Dubai time. Fares move with demand, and Christmas, New Year, Diwali and the May and June school holidays are the busiest weeks to plan around.
Last checked: October 2026
When fares to Dubai are lowest
Fares to Dubai are lowest outside the busy weeks, so aim for quieter periods and book with some flexibility. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares, and it covers 12 months so you can compare your dates before you commit.
Demand from Delhi rises sharply around Christmas and New Year, Diwali holidays, and the Indian school summer holidays in May and June. Eid al-Fitr, about 10 March 2027, is another busy window. Flying just outside these periods usually gives you more choice of airlines and departure times.
Use the calendar to scan the months, then compare a few nearby date ranges. Midweek departures often sit lower than weekend ones on this route, so try both before you decide.
- Open the live fare calendar on this page and pick your travel month.
- Compare your exact dates with the days either side of them.
- Check nonstop options first, then look at one stop routes if the dates are fixed.
- Set a price alert so you get an email when fares drop.
- Book when the fare falls under your target, and check your passport rules before you pay.
Direct flights and airlines on the route
Nonstop flights from Delhi to Dubai are operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet and Emirates, all landing at Dubai International Airport (DXB). A nonstop flight is the simplest option for a work trip, a shopping break or visiting family, with no connection and no baggage transfer.
Emirates and Air India are full service choices, while IndiGo, Air India Express and SpiceJet are low cost carriers. Low cost fares can look attractive, but check what is included for bags and seats before you compare totals.
Some travellers build self transfer routes using other airlines seen with stops, such as Air Arabia to Sharjah, Gulf Air via Bahrain or Oman Air via Muscat. These are separate tickets, so a delay on the first flight is your problem, not the airline's. Weigh that risk carefully, especially on a tight schedule.
Busy weeks on the Delhi to Dubai route
The busiest weeks from Delhi to Dubai are Christmas and New Year, Diwali holidays, the Indian school summer holidays in May and June, and Eid al-Fitr around 10 March 2027. Fares and seat availability tighten in these windows, so plan further ahead if your dates fall inside them.
Families travelling in the May and June school break should book early, as this is a long holiday period and seats fill across all the nonstop airlines. Diwali holidays are short but heavily booked by people flying to see relatives and friends.
Christmas and New Year draw holidaymakers and shoppers heading for the Dubai sales season. If you must travel in a busy week, be flexible on departure time and check the fare calendar often.
Arriving in Dubai: phone, data and entry
On arrival at Dubai International Airport (DXB) you can get online with a travel eSIM or a mobile top up. The UAE networks are du and Etisalat (e&), with coverage up to 5G. Sort your data before you fly so you are connected the moment you land.
A travel eSIM means you install a plan on your phone before departure and switch it on when you arrive. If you prefer a local SIM, you can buy a top up for du or Etisalat (e&) and stay on the same network for future trips.
The UAE is 1 hour 30 minutes behind India all year, so adjust your plans and any calls home accordingly. For entry, check the official rules for your passport before you fly, as requirements depend on your nationality.
How to get a price alert for your dates
Set a price alert and we check fares every day and email when they fall well under the usual price for your dates or under your own target. It takes the guesswork out of watching the Delhi to Dubai route yourself, especially across busy weeks.
Enter your travel dates and, if you have one, your target fare. We watch the route daily and only email when there is a real drop worth acting on.
Use the live fare calendar on this page alongside your alert to see this month's lowest fares, then compare nonstop and one stop options before you book.
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Live arrivals at Dubai International Airport: see when a flight lands and track it free by email.
Questions
What is the cheapest month to fly from Delhi to Dubai?
October 2027 has the lowest one-way fare we found: from $140 (fares checked 8 November 2026). The dearest month is January 2027, from $179.
Are there direct flights from Delhi to Dubai?
Yes. Non-stop fares we found were on SpiceJet, Air India Express.
Which airlines fly from Delhi to Dubai?
Fares we found were on Oman Air, Air India, SpiceJet, Air India Express, Gulf Air, direct or with a stop.
Is now a good time to book Delhi to Dubai?
Our Fare Index for this route is 99 (100 is the usual fare): the best fare in the next three months is $168 in December 2026, against a usual $169 so it is 1% below usual: around the usual price. Checked 8 November 2026.
Will my phone work in United Arab Emirates?
Your home SIM may charge roaming. A United Arab Emirates travel eSIM gives you data from landing while your own number stays on for calls, texts and bank codes.
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How we get these numbers: each day we save the cheapest fare travellers found for every month of this route. We never call a fare live, and we never add a fee to it.