Cheap flights from South Africa to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,047

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
23 jul. — 30 jul.1
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 18 julio 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,910

One-way from

AED 1,047

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 2,292

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,461 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,435 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 4/11-12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 30m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 391 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 149 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 18 julio 2025.

lun. 8/908:20JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
jue. 11/905:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/7AED 1,910
lun. 1/1214:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania
vie. 12/1204:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 17/7AED 1,924
lun. 15/901:25JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 00mKenya Airways
sáb. 20/906:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/7AED 1,932
vie. 1/813:55JNB - DXB
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
jue. 7/823:25DXB - JNB
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/7AED 2,130
vie. 14/1110:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 00mEmirates
sáb. 22/1104:10DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Deal found 17/7AED 2,178
mar. 5/813:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
mar. 12/804:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/7AED 2,314
mar. 22/706:35DUR - DXB
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar. 29/717:10DXB - DUR
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7AED 2,347
sáb. 20/913:00CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
dom. 28/923:20DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/7AED 2,358
jue. 7/818:40DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
mié. 27/810:15DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 16/7AED 2,365
mar. 21/1023:30CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 55mKenya Airways
jue. 30/1006:55DXB - CPT
2 stops32h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/7AED 2,406
lun. 13/1016:35CPT - DXB
1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines
lun. 20/1010:30DXB - CPT
1 stop27h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/7AED 2,541
sáb. 30/813:05CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mEmirates
sáb. 6/909:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 40mEmirates
Deal found 16/7AED 2,560

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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

mar. 4/11

01:35-00:30

1 stop20h 55m

Dubai Intl

mié. 12/11

06:55-10:55

1 stop30h 00m

AED 1,910

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 1/12

14:15-02:30

1 stop10h 15m

Dubai Intl

vie. 12/12

04:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

AED 1,924

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 11/11

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

dom. 16/11

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,954

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 1/8

13:55-11:40

1 stop19h 45m

Dubai Intl

jue. 7/8

23:25-16:10

1 stop18h 45m

AED 2,130

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 14/11

10:25-20:25

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

sáb. 22/11

04:10-10:25

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 2,178

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/8

13:50-04:10

1 stop12h 20m

Dubai Intl

mar. 12/8

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 2,314

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 20/9

13:00-10:15

1 stop19h 15m

Dubai Intl

dom. 28/9

23:20-10:50

1 stop13h 30m

AED 2,358

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

jue. 7/8

18:40-05:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

mié. 27/8

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 2,365

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

lun. 1/9

19:35-15:45

2 stops18h 10m

Dubai Intl

lun. 8/9

17:10-07:55

2 stops16h 45m

AED 2,406

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

mar. 21/10

23:30-23:25

1 stop21h 55m

Dubai Intl

jue. 30/10

06:55-13:35

2 stops32h 40m

AED 2,406

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 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 18 julio 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 18 julio 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 18 julio 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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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

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  • 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 1,047), Kenya Airways (AED 1,179), and Air Tanzania (AED 1,190).

  • 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 (98%), Emirates (91%), South African (91%).

  • 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 1,594 on average our data indicates AED 2,105 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 18 julio 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestAED 1,546AverageAED 1,715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,750AverageAED 2,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,809AverageAED 2,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,895AverageAED 2,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,076AverageAED 2,857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,265AverageAED 2,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,557AverageAED 3,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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