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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from $881

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — DXB
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Dubai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Dubai flight deals. Data was last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,651

One-way from

$881

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,135

Good round-trip deal

$2,297 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,473 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 21/7-4/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Dubai
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5/5
  • 5/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • New Zealand to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($293 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to Dubai Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Zealand to Dubai Intl.
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 15/520:50AKL - DXB
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/522:20DXB - AKL
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,730
Thu 8/515:55WLG - DXB
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/522:20DXB - WLG
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,740
Mon 19/510:40AKL - DXB
3 stops40h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 29/520:30DXB - AKL
3 stops35h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/3$1,758
Fri 24/1022:25AKL - DXB
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Mon 27/1021:10DXB - AKL
1 stop34h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3$1,796
Thu 8/516:40CHC - DXB
2 stops61h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/523:00DXB - CHC
2 stops40h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,967
Thu 23/1000:55AKL - DXB
1 stop26h 35mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/1020:00DXB - AKL
2 stops33h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,053
Thu 23/1001:25AKL - DXB
2 stops29h 00mOman Air
Mon 27/1006:05DXB - AKL
2 stops36h 50mOman Air
Deal found 24/3$2,060
Thu 8/515:30CHC - DXB
2 stops35h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 15/519:45DXB - CHC
2 stops34h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,206
Thu 8/516:40CHC - DXB
1 stop21h 00mEmirates
Wed 14/503:45DXB - CHC
2 stops27h 40mEmirates
Deal found 24/3$2,253
Mon 21/420:30AKL - DXB
Nonstop17h 05mEmirates
Sun 25/521:15DXB - AKL
1 stop18h 55mEmirates
Deal found 24/3$2,281
Thu 8/506:05WLG - DXB
1 stop31h 35mEmirates
Sat 24/503:45DXB - WLG
2 stops27h 00mEmirates
Deal found 24/3$2,346
Sun 20/406:10AKL - DXB
2 stops30h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 5/510:20DXB - AKL
1 stop23h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$2,414

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Dubai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Dubai that are best for you.

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New Zealand

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/5

20:50-20:20

2 stops31h 30m

Dubai Intl

Thu 22/5

22:20-18:05

2 stops35h 45m

$1,730

WellingtonDubai

WLG - DXB

WLGDXB

Wellington

Thu 8/5

15:55-20:20

2 stops36h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/5

22:20-23:55

2 stops41h 35m

$1,740

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/5

10:40-19:00

3 stops40h 20m

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/5

20:30-15:45

3 stops35h 15m

$1,758

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/5

21:25-23:00

1 stop33h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 28/5

01:00-15:35

1 stop30h 35m

$1,803

ChristchurchDubai

CHC - DXB

CHCDXB

Christchurch

Thu 8/5

16:40-21:40

2 stops61h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/5

23:00-23:59

2 stops40h 59m

$1,967

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/5

15:15-21:40

2 stops62h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/5

23:00-00:10

2 stops41h 10m

$2,033

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

13:00-09:50

2 stops28h 50m

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/5

17:15-11:25

2 stops34h 10m

$2,109

ChristchurchDubai

CHC - DXB

CHCDXB

Christchurch

Thu 8/5

15:30-18:30

2 stops35h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/5

19:45-14:25

2 stops34h 40m

$2,206

ChristchurchDubai

CHC - DXB

CHCDXB

Christchurch

Thu 8/5

16:40-05:40

1 stop21h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/5

03:45-15:25

2 stops27h 40m

$2,253

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Mon 21/4

20:30-05:35

Nonstop17h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/5

21:15-00:10

1 stop18h 55m

$2,281

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Dubai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Dubai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Dubai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Dubai (average of $1,087). Flying from New Zealand to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,501). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Dubai as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Dubai flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Zealand to Dubai, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Air New Zealand. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai from New Zealand?

    For a flight from New Zealand to Dubai, you will be flying into Dubai Intl. Dubai Intl (DXB) is just 10.9 km from the centre of the city.

  • How popular is this New Zealand to Dubai flight route?

    This flight path from New Zealand to Dubai Intl was viewed by 15,135 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Dubai one-way?

    $986 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and China Southern, with prices starting from $1,072 and $1,119, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Dubai?

    The most popular route from New Zealand to Dubai is Auckland Intl - Dubai Intl. You may also consider Christchurch - Dubai Intl or Wellington - Dubai Intl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Dubai?

    The cheapest flight price from New Zealand to Dubai is $1,170. On average you can expect to pay $7,861. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Dubai Intl), can usually be booked for $1,546.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Dubai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Dubai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Dubai (average of $1,087). Flying from New Zealand to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,501). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,325Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,354Average$2,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,547Average$1,792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,622Average$2,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,834Average$2,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,963Average$2,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,128Average$2,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,135Average$2,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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