Cheap flights from South Africa to Dubai from AED 947

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 20/9. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
JNB — DXB
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
Economy
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How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Dubai?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 60 days in advance to save up to 14% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 60 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Africa to Dubai 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as AED 2,229, or AED 2,483 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Dubai from South Africa average AED 1,952. You can even find prices in May for less than AED 1,952, as users have found deals to Dubai from as low as AED 1,337. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Dubai from South Africa. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 43%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Dubai (ZA - DXB)?

When flying from South Africa 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.

Cheap RwandAir flights from South Africa to Dubai

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Cheap Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to Dubai

Some of the lowest-priced Kenya Airways flights we've found at this time heading from South Africa to Dubai. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.

Cheap South Africa to Dubai flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Dubai from South Africa

The cheapest one-way flights from South Africa to Dubai
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AED 1,355 - AED 2,266

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Johannesburg OR TamboDubai Intl

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/11

1 stop28h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/11

1 stop28h 10m

AED 1,355

Johannesburg OR TamboDubai Intl

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/12

1 stop21h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 27/12

1 stop37h 40m

AED 1,594

Johannesburg OR TamboDubai Intl

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/10

2 stops14h 30m

Dubai Intl

Tue 24/10

2 stops15h 10m

AED 1,601

Johannesburg OR TamboDubai Intl

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/1

1 stop18h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 29/1

1 stop16h 05m

AED 1,627

Johannesburg OR TamboDubai Intl

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/2

1 stop21h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/2

1 stop23h 55m

AED 1,682

Johannesburg OR TamboDubai Intl

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/11

Nonstop8h 25m

AED 2,024

Johannesburg OR TamboDubai Intl

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/10

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 25/10

1 stop17h 35m

AED 2,038

Johannesburg OR TamboDubai Intl

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/2

1 stop10h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 16/2

2 stops23h 35m

AED 2,079

Cape Town IntlDubai Intl

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/2

1 stop30h 40m

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/2

1 stop20h 05m

AED 2,266

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Deals found on 20/9

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air from South Africa to Dubai have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,313 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

Emirates
7.9
Good
1,313 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,313 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,313 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,313 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,313 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

SAUDIA
7.3
Good
101 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,313 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about South Africa to Dubai flights.

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.

Can I find flights from South Africa to Dubai for under AED 1,400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Dubai for under AED 1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Egypt Air for just AED 1,355, but on average you can expect to pay AED 1,553.

Are there direct flights from South Africa to Dubai for under AED 2,100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from South Africa to Dubai under AED 2,100. A good price for a direct flight from South Africa to Dubai is less than AED 2,240.

Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to Dubai for under AED 1,800?

There are currently 20+ open flights from South Africa to Dubai within the next 7 days for less than AED 1,800.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Dubai are Kenya Airways (AED 947), RwandAir (AED 1,061), and Qatar Airways (AED 1,238).

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Dubai?

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Dubai?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 1,489. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for AED 1,513 on average our data indicates AED 2,202 when flying from South Africa to Dubai.

What does JNB to DXB mean?

This is defined as Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and Dubai Intl Airport (DXB). Codes like Dubai Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA).

Departure points for flights from South Africa to Dubai

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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Dubai

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from South Africa to Dubai choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,562AverageAED 1,943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,572AverageAED 1,722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 1,636AverageAED 2,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 1,705AverageAED 3,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,771AverageAED 1,941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 2,140AverageAED 2,737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,451AverageAED 2,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Business Classfrom AED 7,919/person
Economyfrom AED 1,489/person

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