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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,367
Typical prices: C$ 1,439-C$ 1,943
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Thu 8/11Mon 12/11
YVR - DXB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 524
Typical prices: C$ 831-C$ 1,187
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/11
YVR - DXB • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and Dubai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
24 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,175 (round-trip)
Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)
Shortest trip • 18h 32m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Dubai (YVR-DXB)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Dubai

Fri, 13 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
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7:00 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
18h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:05 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.DXB  Dubai Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
37h 50m1 stop Istanbul
C$ 1,323Turkish Airlines
Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec
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7:00 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
18h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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3:05 p.m. - 6:05 p.m.DXB  Dubai Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
38h 00m1 stop Istanbul
C$ 1,323Turkish Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Air India Logo
10:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
40h 45m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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9:55 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.DXB  Dubai Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
32h 35m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
C$ 1,326Air India
Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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7:00 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
26h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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5:20 a.m. - 7:05 p.m.DXB  Dubai Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
24h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl San Francisco
C$ 1,367Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
26h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
10:25 p.m. - 12:45 a.m.DXB  Dubai Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
37h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
C$ 1,386Qatar Airways
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
6:00 a.m. - 3:25 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
34h 25m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
11:00 p.m. - 4:29 p.m.DXB  Dubai Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
28h 29m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
C$ 1,388Qatar Airways
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
British Airways Logo
9:55 p.m. - 6:40 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
21h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
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10:00 a.m. - 8:50 p.m.DXB  Dubai Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
21h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
C$ 1,588British Airways
Mon, 23 Nov - Sun, 30 May
British Airways Logo
9:55 p.m. - 6:40 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
21h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
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1:05 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.DXB  Dubai Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
25h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
C$ 1,593British Airways
Mon, 28 Dec - Wed, 10 Feb
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9:25 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
21h 15m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Emirates Logo
9:55 a.m. - 10:09 p.m.DXB  Dubai Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
23h 14m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
C$ 1,625Emirates
Wed, 3 Mar - Fri, 2 Apr
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9:35 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
21h 55m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
Emirates Logo
8:55 a.m. - 9:11 p.m.DXB  Dubai Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
23h 16m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 1,706Emirates
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai and is 3% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai at C$ 1,407 round-trip.
•December (C$ 2,319) and May (C$ 1,708) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai the cheapest?

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 19% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to Dubai

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Lucas Aykroyd

Lucas Aykroyd

Expert on YVR

Lucas Aykroyd is an award-winning travel writer based in Vancouver (YVR). His favorite adventures include tracking polar bears in Nunavut and rafting over a waterfall in New Zealand. Lucas has written for the in-flight magazines of Delta, SAS, and Porter Airlines. He is also a National Geographic and Toronto Star contributor.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on DXB

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Key details for Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

C$ 524
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (45% more expensive on average)
Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai

When to book flights from Vancouver to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Can I fly nonstop from Vancouver International Airport to Dubai International Airport?

    Nonstop flights from Vancouver Airport to Dubai Airport are not available. However, there are several daily one-stop flights from Vancouver to Dubai. Some of the airlines that offer daily one-stop service are Emirates, Air Canada, Lufthansa, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Delta Air Lines.

  • What are my options for parking at Vancouver Airport?

    Vancouver Airport has three parking lots. The Parkade Garage is across from the Main Terminal and offers daily parking for about 34 CAD. The JetSet Lot on Aviation Ave. is connected to the Main Terminal by the free shuttle service that runs every 10min and the daily rate is about 24 CAD. The Value Long Term lot is farthest from the Main Terminal, but passengers can ride TransLink’s Canada Line to the terminal for free from the Templeton Station. Parking at this lot costs about 20 CAD per day.

  • Can I take a TransLink train to Vancouver Airport from Downtown Vancouver?

    The Canada Line of TransLink’s SkyTrain rapid-transit system travels from the Waterfront Station in Downtown Vancouver to the airport in about 30min. One-way tickets cost about 5.75 CAD for adults traveling during peak hours. The train station at the airport is located between the Domestic and International areas of the Main Terminal.

  • Can I take a train from Dubai International Airport to Downtown Dubai?

    Dubai’s Red Line metro trains depart about every 8min from Terminals 1 and 3 of the Dubai Airport and carry passengers to Downtown Dubai. A trip from the airport to the Dubai Mall Metro Station takes about 23min and costs about 6 AED (2 CAD) for a regular adult fare. Each passenger may bring two pieces of luggage with them on the train (one carry-on piece and a large luggage piece).

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai?

    Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,175 round-trip via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared to C$ 3,072 for direct.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai most commonly connect through:

    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 45% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 9% of one-stop connections

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,555 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,721, a difference of C$ 166. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Dubai?

    Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 2% above the route average of C$ 1,600. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long does a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai take?

    A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai takes 0h 00m, covering 18,873 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,323 to C$ 12,231. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,060, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai?

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 32m, compared with 21h 00m via Istanbul (IST) and 21h 07m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • What is the time difference between Vancouver Intl Airport and Dubai?

    Dubai is 11 hours ahead of Vancouver Intl Airport (Gulf Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Dubai Intl Airport (DXB)?

    Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Autostrad Rent A Car
    • Alamo
    • AMEX
    • Europcar
    • Hertz

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai flight?

    Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai range from C$ 1,439 to C$ 1,943, with an average of C$ 1,600 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,439 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average C$ 1,555 – about C$ 166 less than Saturday (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 19% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Vancouver Intl Airport to Dubai trip for September. Fares historically average C$ 1,407 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 912 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 1,175 round-trip on this route – about C$ 1,897 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Dubai Intl Airport.
    - Dubai International Hotel
    - Premier Inn Dubai International Airport
    - Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) has three terminals (Terminals 1, 2, and 3). International flights can arrive at any of the terminals, as the terminal is determined by the airline’s established location in the airport. Terminal 3 is used exclusively by Emirates and Qantas.
  • Vancouver Airport’s Curbside Assistance service helps passengers with limited mobility move between the curb and the airline check-in areas inside the terminal. Passengers can receive help with their wheelchair or other mobility device or receive other help navigating the area. Simply call the airport’s customer Call Centre before your flight to arrange assistance.
  • Vancouver Airport (YVR) has two VIP lounges in the International Terminal, the Plaza Premium Lounge (open to all travelers for a walk-in rate of about 56 CAD) and the SkyTeam Lounge (members only) where passengers can enjoy a comfortable place to eat, relax with a beverage, or get some work done while waiting for their flight.
  • Vancouver Airport's Quiet Area provides a peaceful space for reading, stretching, or relaxing while passengers wait for their flight. Located in the International Terminal near Gate D67, the space features soft lighting and low-volume speakers, comfortable seating, and a mat for stretching.
  • If you don’t want your food choices to be limited to the in-flight meal service, you can purchase a meal or snack that is freshly prepared and packaged to be enjoyed on your flight. Most Vancouver Airport restaurants offer this service for passengers.

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