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Cheapest airline	Cebu Pacific
Good round-trip deal	S$ 244 or less
Good one-way deal	S$ 123 or less

On average, Cebu Pacific currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Dubai Intl (avg. price of S$ 483).

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Cheapest flights from Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 January 2026.

Sat 4-411:00

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop16h 30m

Air India

Thu 9-409:00

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop17h 45m

Air India

Deal found 26-1S$ 449

Sun 8-218:55

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop10h 20m

Air India

Tue 10-213:35

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop12h 25m

Air India

Deal found 26-1S$ 457

Fri 10-421:10

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop17h 20m

Air India

Wed 15-410:30

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop15h 25m

Air India

Deal found 26-1S$ 458

Sat 7-323:10

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop11h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 28-310:20

SIN

-

DXB

2 stops19h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26-1S$ 461

Thu 12-312:15

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop18h 00m

IndiGo

Thu 19-311:15

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop13h 10m

IndiGo

Deal found 25-1S$ 465

Wed 13-512:00

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop17h 15m

Air India

Sun 17-509:00

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop14h 05m

Air India

Deal found 25-1S$ 466

Wed 25-218:20

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop11h 55m

IndiGo

Wed 4-319:40

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop19h 05m

IndiGo

Deal found 26-1S$ 467

Fri 13-219:15

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop10h 00m

Air India

Mon 23-208:45

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop17h 15m

Air India

Deal found 25-1S$ 475

Thu 5-219:15

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop10h 00m

Air India

Tue 10-213:35

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop12h 25m

Air India

Deal found 24-1S$ 476

Fri 20-323:40

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop14h 50m

Air India

Wed 1-410:30

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop11h 25m

Air India

Deal found 26-1S$ 477

Tue 24-221:25

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop15h 55m

IndiGo

Tue 3-315:10

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop22h 05m

IndiGo

Deal found 25-1S$ 478

Best flights from Dubai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 January 2026.

Mon 20-420:50

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop20h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 26-414:40

SIN

-

DXB

Nonstop7h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26-1S$ 548

Sun 22-221:20

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop11h 30m

Gulf Air

Thu 5-320:00

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop11h 35m

Gulf Air

Deal found 26-1S$ 650

Mon 20-423:10

DXB

-

SIN

2 stops13h 30m

IndiGo

Sun 26-410:30

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop10h 00m

IndiGo

Deal found 26-1S$ 689

Mon 23-217:15

DXB

-

SIN

2 stops24h 40m

Oman Air

Mon 2-311:05

SIN

-

DXB

2 stops37h 05m

Oman Air

Deal found 26-1S$ 815

Sun 22-322:30

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop21h 40m

Sichuan Airlines

Fri 3-417:00

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop31h 20m

Sichuan Airlines

Deal found 26-1S$ 819

Mon 16-205:20

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop11h 55m

Qatar Airways

Fri 20-216:35

SIN

-

DXB

2 stops15h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 25-1S$ 841

Wed 25-307:45

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop25h 05m

Gulf Air

Sun 29-320:00

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop11h 30m

Gulf Air

Deal found 26-1S$ 679

Thu 5-221:20

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop11h 30m

Gulf Air

Sun 15-219:30

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop11h 55m

Gulf Air

Deal found 24-1S$ 679

Fri 27-222:20

DXB

-

SIN

2 stops19h 35m

Oman Air

Tue 10-306:00

SIN

-

DXB

2 stops19h 35m

Oman Air

Deal found 26-1S$ 815

Fri 27-222:20

DXB

-

SIN

2 stops19h 35m

Oman Air

Sun 8-317:25

SIN

-

DXB

2 stops20h 35m

Oman Air

Deal found 26-1S$ 815

Thu 26-222:20

DXB

-

SIN

2 stops19h 35m

Oman Air

Tue 10-306:00

SIN

-

DXB

2 stops13h 55m

Oman Air

Deal found 26-1S$ 815

Direct flights from Dubai
Explore direct flight options from Dubai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 27 January 2026.

Thu 5-319:50

DXB

-

SIN

Nonstop7h 25m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 28-414:40

SIN

-

DXB

Nonstop7h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 26-1S$ 744

Sat 4-719:45

DXB

-

SIN

Nonstop7h 45m

Singapore Airlines

Wed 29-714:40

SIN

-

DXB

Nonstop7h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 26-1S$ 779

Wed 4-303:15

DXB

-

SIN

Nonstop7h 25m

Emirates

Tue 10-310:30

SIN

-

DXB

Nonstop7h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 26-1S$ 782

Wed 4-303:15

DXB

-

SIN

Nonstop7h 25m

Emirates

Thu 12-321:00

SIN

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 00m

Emirates

Deal found 25-1S$ 783

Sun 26-403:20

DXB

-

SIN

Nonstop7h 40m

Emirates

Mon 11-521:00

SIN

-

DXB

Nonstop7h 40m

Emirates

Deal found 24-1S$ 802

Fri 6-319:50

DXB

-

SIN

Nonstop7h 25m

Singapore Airlines

Wed 29-414:40

SIN

-

DXB

Nonstop7h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 25-1S$ 825

Mon 27-419:45

DXB

-

SIN

Nonstop7h 45m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 11-514:40

SIN

-

DXB

Nonstop7h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 25-1S$ 838

Tue 10-319:50

DXB

-

SIN

Nonstop7h 25m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 17-314:30

SIN

-

DXB

Nonstop7h 30m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 25-1S$ 853

Tue 24-303:15

DXB

-

SIN

Nonstop7h 25m

Emirates

Wed 1-401:40

SIN

-

DXB

Nonstop7h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 26-1S$ 888

Wed 25-210:15

DXB

-

SIN

Nonstop7h 30m

Emirates

Wed 4-321:00

SIN

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 00m

Emirates

Deal found 26-1S$ 899

Mon 23-321:00

DXB

-

SIN

Nonstop7h 30m

Emirates

Mon 30-300:50

SIN

-

DXB

Nonstop7h 15m

Emirates

Deal found 26-1S$ 901

Last-minute flights from Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Dubai. Data was last updated 27 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

Fri 30-102:45

DXB

-

SIN

2 stops19h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 4-210:30

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop11h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26-1S$ 595

Fri 30-102:45

DXB

-

SIN

2 stops19h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 11-210:30

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop11h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26-1S$ 597

Sat 31-105:15

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop24h 00m

Air India

Wed 4-210:30

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop11h 25m

Air India

Deal found 26-1S$ 458

Sat 31-111:45

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop17h 30m

Air India

Tue 10-210:30

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop11h 25m

Air India

Deal found 26-1S$ 518

Sat 31-111:45

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop17h 30m

Air India

Wed 11-210:30

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop11h 25m

Air India

Deal found 26-1S$ 536

Sat 31-123:35

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop33h 15m

Gulf Air

Thu 12-220:00

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop20h 10m

Gulf Air

Deal found 26-1S$ 643

Mon 2-218:55

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop10h 20m

Air India

Wed 11-208:20

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop14h 40m

Air India

Deal found 24-1S$ 475

Mon 2-218:55

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop10h 20m

Air India

Mon 9-210:30

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop11h 45m

Air India

Deal found 24-1S$ 476

Mon 2-223:35

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop12h 25m

Gulf Air

Fri 6-220:00

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop11h 25m

Gulf Air

Deal found 26-1S$ 646

Mon 2-223:35

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop33h 15m

Gulf Air

Thu 12-220:00

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop11h 35m

Gulf Air

Deal found 24-1S$ 655

Thu 5-223:35

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop33h 15m

Gulf Air

Thu 12-220:00

SIN

-

DXB

1 stop11h 35m

Gulf Air

Deal found 24-1S$ 594

One-way flights from Dubai
Search for one-way flight options from Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 January 2026.

Wed 4-210:50

DXB

-

SIN

2 stops21h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25-1S$ 246

Tue 24-217:00

DXB

-

SIN

2 stops34h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25-1S$ 249

Wed 13-520:50

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop20h 30m

IndiGo

Deal found 25-1S$ 250

Fri 13-219:15

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop10h 00m

Air India

Deal found 25-1S$ 251

Wed 4-219:15

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop10h 00m

Air India

Deal found 25-1S$ 253

Sun 8-222:45

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop26h 25m

IndiGo

Deal found 26-1S$ 254

Sun 1-219:15

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop10h 00m

Air India

Deal found 26-1S$ 255

Sun 1-200:05

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop14h 50m

Air India

Deal found 25-1S$ 258

Sat 16-511:30

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop17h 45m

Air India

Deal found 25-1S$ 259

Fri 27-212:25

DXB

-

SIN

2 stops17h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26-1S$ 261

Sat 31-105:15

DXB

-

SIN

1 stop24h 00m

Air India

Deal found 26-1S$ 263

International flights from Dubai
Find cheap international flights from Dubai based on historic user searches and pricing. Information updated on 27 January 2026.

Thu 5-221:00

DXB

-

MAA

1 stop15h 50m

Oman Air

Thu 12-207:20

MAA

-

DXB

1 stop10h 05m

Oman Air

Deal found 26-1S$ 325

Mon 16-221:00

DXB

-

MAA

1 stop8h 00m

Oman Air

Mon 23-207:20

MAA

-

DXB

1 stop28h 10m

Oman Air

Deal found 26-1S$ 327

Sat 28-217:15

DXB

-

MAA

1 stop11h 45m

Oman Air

Fri 6-315:00

MAA

-

DXB

1 stop20h 30m

Oman Air

Deal found 26-1S$ 334

Thu 5-217:15

DXB

-

MAA

1 stop19h 35m

Oman Air

Tue 10-207:20

MAA

-

DXB

1 stop10h 05m

Oman Air

Deal found 25-1S$ 345

Fri 13-222:20

DXB

-

MAA

1 stop6h 40m

Oman Air

Tue 17-207:20

MAA

-

DXB

1 stop10h 05m

Oman Air

Deal found 26-1S$ 355

Fri 1-522:20

DXB

-

MAA

1 stop7h 35m

Oman Air

Sun 12-708:15

MAA

-

DXB

1 stop8h 55m

Oman Air

Deal found 26-1S$ 367

Thu 12-322:20

DXB

-

MAA

1 stop14h 30m

Oman Air

Thu 19-307:20

MAA

-

DXB

1 stop15h 45m

Oman Air

Deal found 26-1S$ 369

Thu 5-223:10

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 05m

Air India

Tue 10-218:45

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 45m

Air India

Deal found 26-1S$ 383

Sat 4-422:20

DXB

-

MAA

1 stop7h 35m

Oman Air

Sat 18-408:15

MAA

-

DXB

1 stop27h 05m

Oman Air

Deal found 25-1S$ 401

Sat 7-313:20

DXB

-

MAA

1 stop12h 25m

Kuwait Airways

Fri 13-307:40

MAA

-

DXB

1 stop15h 45m

Kuwait Airways

Deal found 26-1S$ 419

Fri 6-217:15

DXB

-

MAA

1 stop11h 45m

Oman Air

Sun 8-215:00

MAA

-

DXB

1 stop6h 40m

Oman Air

Deal found 25-1S$ 428

Thu 4-619:45

DXB

-

MNL

1 stop17h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Thu 18-613:05

MNL

-

DXB

1 stop32h 55m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 26-1S$ 490

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiSingapore

DXB - SIN

DXBSIN

Dubai Intl

Mon 20-4

20:50-21:20

1 stop20h 30m

Singapore Changi

Sun 26-4

14:40-18:00

Nonstop7h 20m

S$ 548

DubaiSingapore

DXB - SIN

DXBSIN

Dubai Intl

Sun 22-2

21:20-12:50

1 stop11h 30m

Singapore Changi

Thu 5-3

20:00-03:35

1 stop11h 35m

S$ 650

DubaiSingapore

DXB - SIN

DXBSIN

Dubai Intl

Wed 25-3

07:45-12:50

1 stop25h 05m

Singapore Changi

Sun 29-3

20:00-03:30

1 stop11h 30m

S$ 679

DubaiSingapore

DXB - SIN

DXBSIN

Dubai Intl

Thu 5-2

21:20-12:50

1 stop11h 30m

Singapore Changi

Sun 15-2

19:30-03:25

1 stop11h 55m

S$ 679

DubaiSingapore

DXB - SIN

DXBSIN

Dubai Intl

Mon 20-4

23:10-16:40

2 stops13h 30m

Singapore Changi

Sun 26-4

10:30-16:30

1 stop10h 00m

S$ 689

DubaiSingapore

DXB - SIN

DXBSIN

Dubai Intl

Mon 23-2

17:15-21:55

2 stops24h 40m

Singapore Changi

Mon 2-3

11:05-20:10

2 stops37h 05m

S$ 815

DubaiSingapore

DXB - SIN

DXBSIN

Dubai Intl

Fri 27-2

22:20-21:55

2 stops19h 35m

Singapore Changi

Tue 10-3

06:00-21:35

2 stops19h 35m

S$ 815

DubaiSingapore

DXB - SIN

DXBSIN

Dubai Intl

Fri 27-2

22:20-21:55

2 stops19h 35m

Singapore Changi

Sun 8-3

17:25-10:00

2 stops20h 35m

S$ 815

DubaiSingapore

DXB - SIN

DXBSIN

Dubai Intl

Thu 26-2

22:20-21:55

2 stops19h 35m

Singapore Changi

Tue 10-3

06:00-15:55

2 stops13h 55m

S$ 815

DubaiSingapore

DXB - SIN

DXBSIN

Dubai Intl

Sun 22-3

22:30-00:10

1 stop21h 40m

Singapore Changi

Fri 3-4

17:00-20:20

1 stop31h 20m

S$ 819

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai

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Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Dubai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dubai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Dubai?

The price you pay for your flight from Dubai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 38 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai (average of S$ 315). Flying from Dubai in December will prove the most costly (average of S$ 472). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Dubai?

When flying from Dubai check dates and pricing for the following: Emirates, Air India, Gulf Air, Singapore Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Singapore.

Emirates

Cebu Pacific

Air India

Gulf Air

What are popular destinations to fly to from Dubai?

From Dubai you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: London (493 flights per day), Riyadh (326 flights per day) and Jeddah (233 flights per day).

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tiruchirappalli Civil

Tiruchirappalli Civil

Bahrain City Airport

Bahrain City Airport

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Dubai?

The cheapest city to fly to from Dubai is Cochin, with prices starting at S$ 123. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Cochin

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Airline reviews for flights from Dubai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andGulf Air from Dubai. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

8.1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

7.2

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

5.5

Fair

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Dubai?
This month, the top selected destinations from Dubai are Dhaka, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Mumbai. Throughout the year, Dhaka, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Mumbai are some of the top choices made by users flying from Dubai.
What is the cheapest flight from Dubai to anywhere?
Users have flown out of Dubai for as low as S$ 123 to Kochi (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for S$ 711 to fly from Dubai.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to anywhere?
Recently, we've found that SAUDIA, Air India, and Cebu Pacific had the cheapest round-trip tickets from Dubai. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: SAUDIA flights from Dubai to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (S$ 287). Air India flights from Dubai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (S$ 347). Cebu Pacific flights from Dubai to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (S$ 381).
What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Dubai?
Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Dubai we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
Dubai Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from S$ 1,289
Dubai Intl to Mumbai from S$ 1,761
Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from S$ 1,858
Dubai Intl to London Heathrow Airport from S$ 2,180
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai?
Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Dubai is September. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.
Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Dubai?
View the cheapest flight destinations from Dubai:
Fly from Dubai to Singapore from S$ 420 round trip
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