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Flights from Dubai to New Orleans
There are no direct flights from Dubai to New Orleans. The fastest way is one stop via Houston or Chicago, about 19h 18m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 38m
Dubai to New Orleans at a glance
Fastest journey18h 38mVia Houston, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Dubai to New Orleans
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DXB Houston (IAH) MSY
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Tue09:30 DXB16:48 IAH2h 12m connection19:00 IAH19:48 MSYEmirates + United Airlines
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DXB Chicago (ORD) MSY
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Fri10:15 DXB15:58 ORD4h 02m connection20:00 ORD22:03 MSYEmirates + United Airlines
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DXB London (LHR) MSY
Leg 1: British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: British Airways
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DXB Orlando (MCO) MSY
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 12,855 km7,983 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 38mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -10hNew Orleans vs Dubai
- Currency in New Orleans
- USD
- Airports
- DXB, DWC → MSY
Flights from Dubai to New Orleans: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Dubai to New Orleans?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Chicago and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dubai to New Orleans?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,855 km.
Where do you change planes between Dubai and New Orleans?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Chicago (ORD), London (LHR) and New York (EWR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Dubai and New Orleans?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
What is the time difference between Dubai and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 10 hours behind Dubai.





