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Cheap flights from Durban to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,296

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — DXB
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 5 July 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,406

One-way from

AED 1,296

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 2,666

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,895 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,653 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 31/8-6/9
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 40m total
  • Durban to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • Durban to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (AED 591 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 221 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl.

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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 5 July 2025.

Sun 31/818:40DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Sat 6/910:15DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 3/7AED 2,406
Sun 20/709:05DUR - DXB
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/704:25DXB - DUR
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7AED 2,523
Wed 10/1216:00DUR - DXB
2 stops19h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 14/1208:30DXB - DUR
2 stops31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/7AED 2,538
Mon 29/912:05DUR - DXB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 1/1023:20DXB - DUR
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7AED 2,552
Mon 29/908:10DUR - DXB
2 stops16h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/1017:10DXB - DUR
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/7AED 2,802
Fri 18/718:40DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Mon 21/710:15DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Deal found 4/7AED 2,872

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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 5 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durban to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

Durban

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 31/8

18:40-05:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/9

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 2,406

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 20/7

09:05-02:55

2 stops15h 50m

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/7

04:25-19:00

2 stops16h 35m

AED 2,523

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 10/12

16:00-13:30

2 stops19h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sun 14/12

08:30-13:30

2 stops31h 00m

AED 2,538

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 29/9

12:05-11:40

1 stop21h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/10

23:20-10:35

1 stop13h 15m

AED 2,552

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 29/9

08:10-02:55

2 stops16h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/10

17:10-07:40

2 stops16h 30m

AED 2,802

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 18/7

18:40-05:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 21/7

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 2,872

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 12/9

12:05-11:40

2 stops21h 35m

AED 1,296

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 16/7

09:45-03:25

2 stops15h 40m

AED 1,359

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 1/8

14:45-12:20

2 stops19h 35m

AED 1,469

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 12/9

18:40-05:00

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 1,524

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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Dubai

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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 June 2025.

Booking 64 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 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 5 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Durban to Dubai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 5 July 2025.

The most flights from DUR to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 5 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durban to Dubai, such as Emirates, South African, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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?

  • 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 2,406 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at AED 2,538 and AED 2,552 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Durban to Dubai for 5% 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 1,296. Turkish Airlines flights start at AED 1,469 while deals on Emirates start at AED 1,524 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: Emirates (97%), South African (97%), Condor (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Dubai?

    The cheapest flight price from Durban to Dubai is AED 1,562. On average you can expect to pay AED 2,377. The most popular route, (Durban King Shaka Intl - Dubai Intl), can usually be booked for AED 2,413.

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Durban to Dubai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestAED 2,515AverageAED 2,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,880AverageAED 3,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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