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Cheap flights from South Africa to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,091

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,836

One-way from

AED 1,091

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 2,200

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,450 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,500 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4/11-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 35m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 30m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 408 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 150 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Dubai Intl.

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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 2 July 2025.

Tue 4/1122:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/1104:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7AED 1,836
Wed 10/901:25JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 18/906:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/6AED 1,866
Tue 26/814:15JNB - DXB
2 stops34h 15mAir Tanzania
Sat 30/804:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 29/6AED 1,932
Thu 21/813:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 31/804:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7AED 2,325
Fri 17/1014:35CPT - DXB
2 stops36h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 27/1002:20DXB - CPT
2 stops13h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/6AED 2,328
Sun 31/818:40DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Sat 6/910:15DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 30/6AED 2,391
Wed 13/809:25DUR - DXB
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/804:00DXB - DUR
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7AED 2,413
Sat 20/913:00CPT - DXB
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 28/923:20DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/6AED 2,446
Fri 17/1013:05CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mEmirates
Tue 28/1009:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Deal found 30/6AED 2,523
Mon 29/912:05DUR - DXB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 1/1023:20DXB - DUR
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/6AED 2,556
Thu 14/816:35CPT - DXB
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 20/802:00DXB - CPT
1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6AED 2,604
Thu 21/806:05CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/803:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7AED 2,740

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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 2 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/11

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,836

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

01:25-23:25

1 stop20h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 18/9

06:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

AED 1,866

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

14:15-02:30

2 stops34h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 30/8

04:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

AED 1,932

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/8

13:50-04:10

1 stop12h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/8

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 2,325

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

14:35-04:35

2 stops36h 00m

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/10

02:20-13:35

2 stops13h 15m

AED 2,328

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 2,391

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 13/8

09:25-02:30

2 stops15h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/8

04:00-17:40

2 stops15h 40m

AED 2,413

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/9

13:00-11:40

1 stop20h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sun 28/9

23:20-10:50

1 stop13h 30m

AED 2,446

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

13:05-00:35

Nonstop9h 30m

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/10

09:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

AED 2,523

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 2,556

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 2 July 2025.

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

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 16 December 2024.

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

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 2 July 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 2 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, South African, andQatar 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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 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.

  • 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 1,091), Kenya Airways (AED 1,179), and Air Tanzania (AED 1,194).

  • What are the most popular routes 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: Condor (95%), South African (93%), Emirates (93%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 1,426. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for AED 1,678 on average our data indicates AED 2,116 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.

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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 2 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestAED 1,546AverageAED 1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,750AverageAED 2,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,809AverageAED 2,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,966AverageAED 2,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,076AverageAED 2,857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,262AverageAED 2,875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,562AverageAED 3,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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