Cheap flights from Durban to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,285
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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — DXB
2 Oct — 9 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or April, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
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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 2 September 2026.
Wed 14/1012:05 -
2 stops13h 20m
Wed 21/1023:25 -
2 stops20h 15m
Deal found 30/8AED 2,251
Thu 15/1019:10 -
2 stops14h 30m
Thu 22/1023:25 -
2 stops13h 10m
Deal found 31/8AED 2,321
Tue 6/1019:10 -
2 stops14h 30m
Mon 12/1023:00 -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 31/8AED 2,357
Mon 5/1012:05 -
2 stops21h 35m
Fri 9/1011:45 -
2 stops31h 40m
Deal found 1/9AED 2,368
Fri 9/1012:05 -
2 stops21h 35m
Fri 30/1022:50 -
2 stops14h 05m
Deal found 29/8AED 2,391
Mon 7/918:40 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Mon 14/910:15 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Deal found 31/8AED 2,460
Sat 12/918:40 -
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Sat 19/910:15 -
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Deal found 29/8AED 2,475
Mon 5/1018:40 -
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Fri 9/1010:15 -
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Deal found 1/9AED 2,493
Wed 14/1018:40 -
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Wed 21/1010:15 -
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Deal found 30/8AED 2,530
Fri 9/1018:40 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Fri 30/1010:40 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 29/8AED 2,578
Best flights from Durban to Dubai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Durban to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 September 2026.
Mon 19/1012:05 -
2 stops31h 20m
Fri 23/1023:00 -
2 stops20h 25m
Deal found 28/8AED 2,776
Thu 24/918:40 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Mon 5/1010:15 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Deal found 1/9AED 2,897
Mon 19/1018:40 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Fri 23/1010:15 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Deal found 1/9AED 3,129
Fri 9/1012:05 -
3 stops52h 50m
Fri 30/1017:00 -
3 stops19h 55m
Deal found 29/8AED 3,275
Mon 19/1012:05 -
3 stops43h 45m
Fri 23/1011:00 -
3 stops32h 25m
Deal found 1/9AED 3,279
Fri 16/1012:05 -
3 stops43h 45m
Fri 23/1011:00 -
3 stops32h 25m
Deal found 1/9AED 3,279
Mon 12/1012:05 -
3 stops55h 20m
Mon 19/1017:10 -
3 stops26h 30m
Deal found 28/8AED 3,286
Tue 6/1019:10 -
3 stops36h 40m
Mon 12/1011:00 -
3 stops32h 40m
Deal found 1/9AED 3,536
Mon 12/1012:05 -
3 stops55h 20m
Sun 18/1019:55 -
3 stops47h 45m
Deal found 1/9AED 3,555
Direct flights from Durban to Dubai
Explore direct flight options from Durban to Dubai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 2 September 2026.
Mon 12/1018:40 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Mon 19/1010:15 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Deal found 28/8AED 2,435
Thu 15/1018:40 -
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Thu 22/1010:15 -
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Deal found 31/8AED 2,460
Sat 12/918:40 -
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Sat 19/910:15 -
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Deal found 29/8AED 2,475
Mon 5/1018:40 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Fri 9/1010:15 -
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Deal found 1/9AED 2,493
Wed 14/1018:40 -
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Wed 21/1010:15 -
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Deal found 30/8AED 2,530
Fri 9/1018:40 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Fri 30/1010:40 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 29/8AED 2,578
Fri 11/918:40 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Fri 30/1010:40 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 28/8AED 2,596
Sat 23/119:10 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Sat 20/310:40 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 29/8AED 2,604
Fri 16/1018:40 -
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Fri 23/1010:15 -
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Deal found 1/9AED 2,615
Tue 13/1018:40 -
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Tue 20/1010:15 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Deal found 29/8AED 2,629
Last-minute flights from Durban to Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Durban to Dubai. Data last updated 2 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 7/918:40 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Mon 14/910:15 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Deal found 31/8AED 2,460
Mon 7/908:40 -
2 stops18h 45m
Mon 14/906:45 -
2 stops15h 25m
Deal found 31/8AED 2,754
Mon 7/918:40 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Mon 5/1010:15 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Deal found 1/9AED 2,901
Mon 7/918:40 -
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Sun 4/1000:55 -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 1/9AED 3,096
Fri 11/918:40 -
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Fri 30/1010:40 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 28/8AED 2,596
Fri 11/911:15 -
1 stop19h 05m
Fri 30/1010:40 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 28/8AED 2,974
Fri 11/912:05 -
2 stops21h 35m
Fri 30/1022:50 -
2 stops14h 05m
Deal found 28/8AED 3,162
One-way flights from Durban to Dubai
Search for one-way flight options from Durban to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 September 2026.
Sat 3/1018:55 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 1/9AED 1,285
Tue 29/919:10 -
2 stops24h 15m
Deal found 31/8AED 1,318
Sat 3/1018:40 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Deal found 1/9AED 1,634
Fri 11/918:40 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Deal found 28/8AED 1,649
Sat 12/918:40 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Deal found 28/8AED 1,656
Sun 13/914:45 -
2 stops31h 35m
Deal found 28/8AED 1,708
Thu 24/918:40 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Deal found 28/8AED 1,752
Fri 11/913:25 -
2 stops14h 00m
Deal found 28/8AED 1,759
Sat 12/909:10 -
2 stops17h 25m
Deal found 28/8AED 1,770
Sat 3/1006:00 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 1/9AED 1,818
Find flight deals from Durban to Dubai
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 2 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 2 September 2026.
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Departure
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
DurbanDubai
DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Mon 19/10
12:05-21:25
2 stops31h 20m
Dubai Intl
Fri 23/10
23:00-17:25
2 stops20h 25m
AED 2,776
Fastest return journey
DurbanDubai
DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Thu 24/9
18:40-05:00
Nonstop8h 20m
Dubai Intl
Mon 5/10
10:15-16:35
Nonstop8h 20m
AED 2,897
DurbanDubai
DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Mon 19/10
18:40-05:00
Nonstop8h 20m
Dubai Intl
Fri 23/10
10:15-16:35
Nonstop8h 20m
AED 3,129
DurbanDubai
DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Fri 9/10
12:05-18:55
3 stops52h 50m
Dubai Intl
Fri 30/10
17:00-10:55
3 stops19h 55m
AED 3,275
DurbanDubai
DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Mon 19/10
12:05-09:50
3 stops43h 45m
Dubai Intl
Fri 23/10
11:00-17:25
3 stops32h 25m
AED 3,279
DurbanDubai
DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Fri 16/10
12:05-09:50
3 stops43h 45m
Dubai Intl
Fri 23/10
11:00-17:25
3 stops32h 25m
AED 3,279
DurbanDubai
DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Mon 12/10
12:05-21:25
3 stops55h 20m
Dubai Intl
Mon 19/10
17:10-17:40
3 stops26h 30m
AED 3,286
DurbanDubai
DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Tue 6/10
19:10-09:50
3 stops36h 40m
Dubai Intl
Mon 12/10
11:00-17:40
3 stops32h 40m
AED 3,536
DurbanDubai
DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Mon 12/10
12:05-21:25
3 stops55h 20m
Dubai Intl
Sun 18/10
19:55-17:40
3 stops47h 45m
AED 3,555
Cheapest one-way
DurbanDubai
DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sat 3/10
18:55-21:25
2 stops24h 30m
AED 1,285
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Dubai?
Booking 86 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Dubai (average of AED 2,438). Flying from Durban to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,103). 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 2 September 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Durban to Dubai?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Durban to Dubai flights typically cost between AED 2,350 and AED 2,868 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 2,251 on Qatar Airways (14 Oct–21 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Durban to Dubai
Explore weekly flight availability from Durban to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 2 September 2026.
The most flights from DUR to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from Durban to Dubai delayed?
About 6% of weekly flights between Durban and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Durban to Dubai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Durban to Dubai flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
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 2 September 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.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
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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 2 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 134 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. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 2,897. There are 6621 km between Durban and Dubai. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 2,507 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is South African, starting at AED 2,677. You may be able to fly from Durban to Dubai for 2% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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 (93%), Emirates (93%), South African (93%).
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Dubai (average of AED 2,438). Flying from Durban to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,103). 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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