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What to know about flights from South Africa

Discover essential information about flights departing from South Africa, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the South Africa airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 2 September 2025.

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AED 268 or less

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AED 112 or less
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Tue 25/1108:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/1204:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/8AED 1,788
Tue 25/1109:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 1/1202:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/8AED 1,796
Wed 26/1114:30JNB - SHJ
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/1104:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/9AED 1,847
Wed 15/1013:55JNB - AUH
1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 22/1012:25AUH - JNB
1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/8AED 1,876
Tue 7/1009:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Wed 8/1002:10AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/8AED 1,898
Thu 16/1013:55JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 23/1023:45AUH - JNB
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/9AED 1,913
Thu 25/901:25JNB - DXB
1 stop26h 00mKenya Airways
Sat 4/1006:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 31/8AED 1,943
Thu 2/1003:10JNB - DXB
1 stop27h 20mRwandAir
Sun 19/1001:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 31/8AED 1,946
Fri 3/1017:00JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 30mKenya Airways
Thu 9/1000:55DXB - JNB
1 stop25h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 31/8AED 1,950
Wed 5/1122:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/1105:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/8AED 1,957
Wed 17/914:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 20/905:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/9AED 1,961
Thu 2/1012:10JNB - DXB
1 stop33h 15mKenya Airways
Thu 9/1006:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 31/8AED 1,972

Find flights from South Africa within your budget

 
Find flights departing from South Africa that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 2 September 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

08:20-03:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 1/12

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

AED 1,788

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 1/12

02:05-08:20

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 1,796

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Sun 30/11

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,847

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

13:55-22:15

1 stop30h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 22/10

12:25-16:10

1 stop29h 45m

AED 1,876

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 8/10

02:10-08:20

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 1,898

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

13:55-04:25

1 stop12h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 23/10

23:45-16:10

1 stop18h 25m

AED 1,913

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

01:25-23:25

1 stop20h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/11

02:20-10:55

1 stop10h 35m

AED 1,943

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

17:00-00:30

1 stop29h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/12

02:20-15:50

1 stop15h 30m

AED 1,943

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/11

05:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

AED 1,957

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/2

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,957

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of AED 1,278). Flying from South Africa in December will prove the most costly (average of AED 1,704). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa?

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

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from South Africa would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from South Africa?

For flights departing from South Africa check dates and pricing for the following: Emirates, South African, Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, RwandAir. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Dubai.

Emirates
Emirates
From AED 604
South African
South African
From AED 72
FlySafair
FlySafair
From AED 61
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From AED 323

What is the cheapest place to fly to from South Africa?

The cheapest city to fly to from South Africa is Johannesburg OR Tambo, with prices starting at AED 90. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From AED 24
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From AED 43

Airline reviews for flights from South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from South Africa. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, RwandAir, andSouth African from South Africa have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
South African
7.6
Good
43 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
851 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
280 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from South Africa. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 2 September 2025.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from South Africa is currently November; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from South Africa?

    Check out the cheapest flights from South Africa to embark to:
    Travel from Johannesburg to Dubai from AED 1,722 round trip

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