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Cheap flights from South Africa to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,183

JNB — DXB
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Dubai

Fri 6/1113:25 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Fri 13/1123:25 -
Nonstop8h 10m
Deal found 4/11AED 2,086
Sat 7/1113:25 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Fri 13/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 5/11AED 2,090
Sun 8/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Mon 16/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 6/11AED 2,094
Thu 3/1212:05 -
1 stop15h 40m
Tue 8/1206:55 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 6/11AED 2,116
Thu 3/1217:00 -
1 stop29h 30m
Mon 7/1206:55 -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 4/11AED 2,119
Thu 12/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Wed 18/1123:25 -
Nonstop8h 10m
Deal found 9/11AED 2,134
Mon 9/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Sun 15/1123:25 -
Nonstop8h 10m
Deal found 8/11AED 2,138
Fri 6/1122:15 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Tue 10/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 6/11AED 2,156
Thu 5/1113:25 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Tue 10/1104:10 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Deal found 4/11AED 2,160
Tue 17/1119:05 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Sat 21/1110:40 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 9/11AED 2,251
Fri 6/1119:05 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Thu 19/1110:40 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 4/11AED 2,255
Sat 7/1119:05 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Fri 20/1110:40 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 6/11AED 2,266

Find flight deals from South Africa to Dubai

Round-trip from

AED 2,086

One-way from

AED 1,183

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,255

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,556 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,512 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 12/11-27/11
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 10m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 05m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 384 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 152 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Dubai that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

20:20-11:40

1 stop13h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,186

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/1

13:45-10:25

1 stop18h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,194

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

14:15-02:30

1 stop10h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,410
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/1

10:10-20:10

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,491

DurbanDubai

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 18/11

07:50-03:50

2 stops18h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,539

DurbanDubai

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 18/11

19:05-05:25

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,634

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/12

00:55-13:30

1 stop34h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,675

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

12:35-11:40

1 stop21h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,745

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/1

14:15-02:30

1 stop10h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,803

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

15:05-11:40

3 stops42h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,803

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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Dubai (average of AED 2,266). Flying from South Africa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,913). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Dubai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 3% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Dubai

The most flights from ZA0 to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 123 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 Friday 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 90 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?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Dubai flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,RwandAir, andSouth African 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
3,695 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
RwandAir
8.0
Very Good
44 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
South African
7.7
Good
66 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,555 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,046 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

Related info for your journey

  • 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 2,556, Emirates can have you in Dubai from South Africa in 8h 20m. The distance between South Africa and Dubai is about 6621 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 Kenya Airways (AED 1,287).

  • 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 (91%), South African (91%), Condor (86%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 1,513. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for AED 2,064 on average, our data indicates AED 2,342 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Dubai (average of AED 2,266). Flying from South Africa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,913). 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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Dubai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,176AverageAED 2,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,747AverageAED 2,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,867AverageAED 2,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,004AverageAED 3,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,177AverageAED 2,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,258AverageAED 2,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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