Award flights from Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for MAA→DXB. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $50.56 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business: 22,500 points + $50.56 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first: 75,000 points + $50.76 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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MAA to DXB at a glance
- From
- Chennai International, Chennai, India (MAA)
- To
- Dubai International, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via Emirates Skywards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Air Mauritius (MK), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Thai Airways International (TG), SriLankan Airlines (UL)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Dubai (DXB)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $50.56 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Air Mauritius (MK) +2 more | 2 | 330 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 15,000 pts + $90.88 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 8 | 307 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 22,800 pts + $83.54 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK), Malaysia Airlines (MH), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 2 | 272 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 52,900 pts + $163.45 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 2 | 80 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 143,800 pts + $57.06 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), Air Mauritius (MK), Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 4 | 134 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Emirates Skywards.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $50.56 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Air Mauritius (MK) +2 more | 1 | 331 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $312.67 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK), Malaysia Airlines (MH), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 2 | 286 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 50,000 pts + $400.74 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 5 | 330 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $50.76 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), flydubai (FZ) | 1 | 124 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 78,400 pts + $312.67 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 152 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Emirates Skywards.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Emirates Skywards | 15,000 pts + $90.88 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,900 pts + $163.45 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $50.76 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 50,000 pts + $400.74 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 78,400 pts + $312.67 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 307 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 46,000 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 183 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 78,400 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 152 dates.
Best months to fly MAA to DXB on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 52,900 · Qantas (5 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 78,400 · Qantas (11 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 62,400 · Qantas (24 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 78,400 · Qantas (21 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 62,400 · Qantas (11 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 78,400 · Qantas (10 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 62,400 · Qantas (1 date) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 75,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 62,400 · Qantas (1 date) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 75,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 62,400 · Qantas (2 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 78,400 · Qantas (15 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 62,400 · Qantas (16 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 78,400 · Qantas (17 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 62,400 · Qantas (16 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 78,400 · Qantas (12 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 62,400 · Qantas (1 date) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 78,400 · Qantas (13 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 62,400 · Qantas (3 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 78,400 · Qantas (21 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 157,100 · Aeroplan (9 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 110,000 · Aeroplan (22 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (11 dates) | — | 22,500 · Aeroplan (11 dates) | 110,000 · Aeroplan (8 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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What's the lowest Chennai to Dubai award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 points + $50.56 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 330 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 21:08 UTC). In business, 22,500 points + $50.56 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 331 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 21:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on MAA→DXB?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 330 dates, premium economy 134 dates, business 331 dates, first 124 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 307 dates, business 330 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 272 dates, premium economy 80 dates, business 286 dates, first 152 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from MAA to DXB?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via Emirates Skywards and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with Emirates Skywards.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest MAA→DXB award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 15,000 points with Aeroplan (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 22,500 points with Aeroplan (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.