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Cheap flights from South Africa to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,139

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
12 Aug — 19 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 July 2026.

Sun 20/913:30
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Mon 28/909:55
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 9/7AED 2,145
Thu 6/817:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Kenya Airways
Wed 12/800:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/7AED 2,152
Mon 7/910:05
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Sat 12/923:20
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 9/7AED 2,156
Wed 5/819:10
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 15m
Emirates
Thu 13/823:20
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 9/7AED 2,160
Sun 19/722:20
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 00m
Emirates
Fri 24/723:20
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 12/7AED 2,163
Sun 2/813:30
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Mon 31/814:25
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 8/7AED 2,171
Tue 4/812:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop33h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 11/806:45
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/7AED 2,174
Thu 27/822:20
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 00m
Emirates
Wed 2/909:55
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 12/7AED 2,178
Fri 31/717:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Mon 3/806:45
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop11h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 11/7AED 2,182
Wed 22/713:30
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Wed 29/723:20
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 9/7AED 2,185
Fri 17/713:30
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Sun 26/723:20
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 9/7AED 2,189
Tue 11/822:20
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 00m
Emirates
Fri 11/904:05
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 12/7AED 2,193

Find flight deals from South Africa to Dubai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Dubai flight deals. Data was last updated 13 July 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,145

One-way from

AED 1,139

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 2,380

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,425 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,628 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 20/9-28/9
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 30m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 20m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 387 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 149 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 13 July 2026.
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JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

08:20-01:10

1 stop14h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sun 30/8

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

AED 2,409

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/8

08:20-01:10

1 stop14h 50m

Dubai Intl

Tue 1/9

04:25-13:25

1 stop11h 00m

AED 2,431

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 14/12

17:10-20:10

1 stop29h 00m

AED 2,813
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

10:25-20:25

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/12

10:10-16:35

Nonstop8h 25m

AED 2,865

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/8

14:15-02:30

1 stop10h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 15/8

04:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

AED 2,879

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 23/11

09:10-03:50

2 stops16h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 30/11

22:25-10:55

2 stops14h 30m

AED 2,890

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

00:55-00:50

1 stop21h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/1

02:30-23:00

1 stop22h 30m

AED 3,041

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 2/10

18:40-05:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 11/10

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 3,041

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 27/8

19:10-11:40

2 stops14h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 9/9

23:00-17:40

2 stops20h 40m

AED 3,056

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

13:30-00:15

2 stops32h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/7

02:00-09:40

2 stops33h 40m

AED 3,096

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Dubai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Dubai

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Dubai (average of AED 2,226). Flying from South Africa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,883). 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 ZA to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 13 July 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Dubai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa 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 13 July 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to DXB are scheduled on a Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Dubai delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between South Africa and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Dubai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Thursday 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 South Africa to Dubai flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Dubai, you should look to book at least 20 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Dubai flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 13 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andEtihad Airways from South Africa to Dubai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
South African
7.6
Good
62 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,475 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,010 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
310 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai from South Africa?

    Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Dubai. It is only a 10.9 km journey from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Dubai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Dubai?

    For as low as AED 2,865, Ethiopian Air can have you in Dubai from South Africa in 8h. The distance between South Africa and Dubai is about 6408 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Dubai are Qatar Airways (AED 1,075), Air Tanzania (AED 1,077), and Etihad Airways (AED 1,195).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Dubai?

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl or Durban King Shaka Intl - Dubai Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl is the most popular route from South Africa to Dubai.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa 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 South Africa to Dubai on time: Emirates (98%), South African (98%), Condor (98%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Dubai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 2,309. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for AED 2,130 on average, our data indicates AED 2,663 when flying from South Africa to Dubai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Dubai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Dubai?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Dubai (average of AED 2,226). Flying from South Africa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,883). 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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Dubai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 13 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,301AverageAED 2,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,402AverageAED 2,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,745AverageAED 2,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 1,758AverageAED 3,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,867AverageAED 2,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,127AverageAED 2,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,257AverageAED 2,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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