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Cheap flights from Durban to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,274

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — DXB
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Durban to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 March 2026.

Wed 15/411:30
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/400:55
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3AED 2,321
Mon 16/312:25
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops13h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/311:55
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/3AED 2,325
Sat 14/319:10
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 15m
Emirates
Mon 16/310:40
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 2/3AED 2,343
Thu 5/319:10
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 15m
Emirates
Thu 12/310:40
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 1/3AED 2,347
Sun 15/319:10
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 15m
Emirates
Sun 22/310:40
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 27/2AED 2,350
Tue 14/420:10
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/404:25
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3AED 2,358
Fri 17/412:05
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 24/423:25
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops13h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/3AED 2,372
Sat 14/312:25
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops20h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/311:55
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/3AED 2,380
Sun 12/412:05
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops13h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 18/411:45
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/2AED 2,387
Sun 12/418:40
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Sun 19/410:15
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 2/3AED 2,394

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 March 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,321

One-way from

AED 1,274

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,461

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,552 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,590 or less
15/4-21/4
  • 15/4-21/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • Durban to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 25m total
  • Durban to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (AED 389 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 170 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Durban 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 220,657 searches. Data last updated 3 March 2026.
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 14/4

08:00-04:35

2 stops18h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/4

00:55-17:05

2 stops18h 10m

AED 2,343

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 15/4

18:40-05:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/4

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 2,505

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 14/3

07:00-20:25

1 stop11h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 23/3

10:40-17:10

Nonstop8h 30m

AED 2,762

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 23/3

07:00-20:25

1 stop11h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 30/3

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 2,776

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 13/4

07:00-20:15

1 stop11h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/4

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 2,780

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 12/4

06:00-20:15

1 stop12h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 18/4

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 2,861

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 12/6

12:05-10:15

2 stops20h 10m

Dubai Intl

Mon 15/6

23:25-10:35

2 stops13h 10m

AED 2,883

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/3

18:40-08:15

1 stop11h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sun 22/3

04:10-14:00

1 stop11h 50m

AED 2,960

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 29/3

18:40-05:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/4

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 2,971

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 12/6

18:40-05:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 15/6

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 2,982

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Durban to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Durban to Dubai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Dubai (average of AED 1,682). Flying from Durban to Dubai in April is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,159). 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 DUR to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Durban 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 3 March 2026.

When flying from Durban to Dubai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 3 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durban to Dubai, such as Emirates and South African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
South African
7.5
Good
56 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Durban to Dubai?

    Booking a flight from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) to Dubai Intl (DXB) is your only option if you wish to fly from Durban to Dubai. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl, all of which are around 8h 15m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from King Shaka Intl to Dubai.

  • How popular is this Durban to Dubai flight route?

    Flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl have been viewed 198 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Durban to Dubai?

    A quick flight from Durban to Dubai can take about 8h 20m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 2,505. There are 6621 km between Durban and Dubai. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Dubai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Durban to Dubai is Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 2,526 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is South African, starting at AED 2,592. You may be able to fly from Durban to Dubai for 1% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 1,352. Emirates flights start at AED 1,560 while deals on South African start at AED 1,702 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Durban to Dubai?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Durban to Dubai on time: Condor (83%), Emirates (83%), South African (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Dubai?

    The cheapest flight price from Durban to Dubai is AED 1,589. On average you can expect to pay AED 2,092. The most popular route, (Durban King Shaka Intl - Dubai Intl), can usually be booked for AED 2,248.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Durban to Dubai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban 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 Durban to Dubai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Dubai (average of AED 1,682). Flying from Durban to Dubai in April is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,159). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Durban to Dubai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestAED 2,526AverageAED 2,803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,592AverageAED 3,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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