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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Dubai from US$449

There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via Boston or London, about 14h 54m door to door (209 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$449.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 55m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
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Philadelphia to Dubai at a glance

Best ways to fly from Philadelphia to Dubai

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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PHL Boston (BOS) DXB
Leg 1: American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Emirates
Wed20:15 PHL21:15 BOS2h 00m connection23:15 BOS19:09 DXBAmerican Airlines + Emirates
43 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 54m
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PHL London (LHR) DXB
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates
Sun20:00 PHL07:27 LHR2h 03m connection09:30 LHR19:20 DXBAmerican Airlines + Emirates
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 20m
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PHL Doha (DOH) DXB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: flydubai, Qatar Airways
Mon21:45 PHL16:49 DOH2h 26m connection19:15 DOH21:06 DXBQatar Airways
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 21mfrom US$513
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PHL Amsterdam (AMS) DXB
Leg 1: American Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, KLM
Thu20:00 PHL08:33 AMS2h 57m connection11:30 AMS20:40 DXBAmerican Airlines + Emirates
2 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 16h 40m
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PHL Chicago (ORD) DXB
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Sun17:45 PHL18:43 ORD2h 02m connection20:45 ORD18:56 DXBUnited Airlines + Emirates
81 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 11m
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PHL Orlando (MCO) DXB
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Sat16:30 PHL18:39 MCO2h 06m connection20:45 MCO18:45 DXBAmerican Airlines + Emirates
63 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 15m
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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.

Cheapest dates from Philadelphia to Dubai

The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.

Good to know

Distance
11,137 km6,916 miles
Journey time
13h 55mfastest found
Time difference
+9hDubai vs Philadelphia
Currency in Dubai
AED
Airports
PHL, TTN → DXB, DWC

Flights from Philadelphia to Dubai: questions answered

How much is a flight from Philadelphia to Dubai?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$449 with 2 stops, departing in November. Return trips start from US$909. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Dubai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Boston, London and Doha. 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 Philadelphia to Dubai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,137 km.
Where do you change planes between Philadelphia and Dubai?
The best connecting points are Boston (BOS), London (LHR), Doha (DOH) and Amsterdam (AMS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Philadelphia and Dubai?
Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Dubai?
Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Philadelphia.

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