Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Tanzania is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?

Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost AED 161, while return flights cost around AED 269.

How much is a return flight to South Africa?

A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around AED 441, however they can be found for as little as AED 269.

Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 10 minutes).

Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

AED 1,061+ Cheap Flights to South Africa

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Mon 29/1204:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 6/113:50CPT - DXB

1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/12AED 3,187

Tue 30/1206:55DXB - CPT

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/119:50CPT - DXB

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12AED 3,433

Wed 31/1217:10DXB - CPT

2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air

Fri 2/114:35CPT - DXB

1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/12AED 3,712

Tue 30/1217:10DXB - CPT

2 stops41h 10mEthiopian Air

Wed 7/114:35CPT - DXB

1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/12AED 3,856

Tue 30/1214:25DXB - CPT

1 stop30h 30mSouth African

Wed 7/119:35CPT - DXB

1 stop26h 05mSouth African

Deal found 28/12AED 4,014

Tue 30/1217:10DXB - CPT

1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air

Sun 4/113:50CPT - DXB

1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/12AED 4,326

Best flights to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 December 2025.

Wed 3/601:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Thu 25/616:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 30/12AED 1,818

Thu 5/306:55DXB - JNB

1 stop30h 00mKenya Airways

Mon 9/317:00JNB - DXB

1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 27/12AED 1,917

Tue 24/301:50DXB - PLZ

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 31/307:00PLZ - DXB

2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12AED 2,350

Mon 2/322:50DXB - JNB

1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways

Mon 9/309:25JNB - DXB

3 stops16h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/12AED 2,361

Wed 25/304:25DXB - CPT

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Tue 7/413:50CPT - DXB

1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/12AED 2,637

Fri 26/610:15DXB - DUR

Nonstop8h 20mSouth African

Sat 18/718:40DUR - DXB

Nonstop8h 20mSouth African

Deal found 30/12AED 3,257

Wed 11/223:25DXB - MQP

1 stop21h 40mEmirates

Sun 15/217:20MQP - DXB

1 stop28h 20mEmirates

Deal found 28/12AED 3,815

Thu 8/101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Fri 13/316:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 28/12AED 2,016

Sun 25/122:25DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways

Sun 1/209:25JNB - DXB

3 stops16h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/12AED 2,471

Fri 13/205:20DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/215:10JNB - DXB

2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12AED 2,497

Thu 28/504:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Wed 17/614:35CPT - DXB

1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/12AED 2,640

Sun 15/206:55DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/210:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12AED 2,548

Thu 12/213:10DXB - JNB

1 stop16h 45mQatar Airways

Mon 16/209:25JNB - DXB

3 stops16h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/12AED 2,556

Thu 12/304:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 31/313:50CPT - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/12AED 2,651

Thu 5/305:20DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways

Mon 9/309:40JNB - DXB

2 stops22h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/12AED 2,607

Wed 21/110:40DXB - DUR

Nonstop8h 30mSouth African

Sun 25/119:10DUR - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Deal found 30/12AED 3,261

Wed 11/204:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 19/213:50CPT - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/12AED 2,816

Mon 27/423:20DXB - JNB

2 stops36h 20mQatar Airways

Fri 8/511:55JNB - DXB

1 stop14h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/12AED 2,611

Sat 7/210:40DXB - DUR

Nonstop8h 30mSouth African

Thu 12/219:10DUR - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Deal found 29/12AED 3,283

Wed 11/222:50DXB - CPT

1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 18/212:35CPT - DXB

1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/12AED 2,625

Fri 26/606:55DXB - DUR

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/718:40DUR - DXB

Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12AED 3,220

Sat 28/304:25DXB - CPT

2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air

Sun 12/413:50CPT - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/12AED 2,934

Mon 15/614:25DXB - PLZ

1 stop26h 40mEmirates

Fri 19/612:40PLZ - DXB

1 stop33h 00mEmirates

Deal found 27/12AED 3,973

Tue 28/410:15DXB - DUR

Nonstop8h 20mSouth African

Thu 7/518:40DUR - DXB

Nonstop8h 20mSouth African

Deal found 29/12AED 3,393

Wed 25/304:25DXB - CPT

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Fri 10/409:00CPT - DXB

2 stops15h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/12AED 2,938

Wed 22/406:55DXB - DUR

2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/514:40DUR - DXB

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12AED 3,275

Wed 28/105:20DXB - CPT

1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 4/218:55CPT - DXB

1 stop30h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/12AED 2,791

Sat 7/206:55DXB - DUR

2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/207:00DUR - DXB

1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12AED 3,279

Sat 14/322:25DXB - CPT

1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways

Sun 22/318:55CPT - DXB

1 stop14h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/12AED 2,813

Tue 17/223:25DXB - HDS

1 stop16h 05mEmirates

Sat 21/214:10HDS - DXB

1 stop32h 55mEmirates

Deal found 28/12AED 4,685

Direct flights to South Africa
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Wed 28/114:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Wed 4/218:50JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 28/12AED 2,772

Thu 12/214:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Thu 19/218:50JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 29/12AED 2,787

Wed 11/204:10DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Mon 16/218:50JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 30/12AED 2,802

Fri 13/323:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Wed 25/318:50JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 28/12AED 2,805

Wed 25/304:10DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Tue 31/313:30JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 30/12AED 2,816

Wed 4/304:10DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Mon 9/318:50JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 28/12AED 2,838

Thu 4/604:05DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Thu 25/610:05JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 29/12AED 2,842

Sun 15/223:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Sun 22/213:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 30/12AED 2,872

Mon 27/404:05DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Sat 9/519:10JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 29/12AED 2,916

Fri 13/214:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Fri 20/222:20JNB - DXB

Nonstop7h 55mEmirates

Deal found 29/12AED 2,949

Thu 15/114:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mSouth African

Fri 13/310:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mSouth African

Deal found 28/12AED 3,066

Fri 13/210:10DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mSouth African

Sun 15/210:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mSouth African

Deal found 30/12AED 3,073

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Wed 31/1204:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 13/113:50CPT - DXB

1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/12AED 2,743

Tue 6/101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop15h 50mRwandAir

Thu 12/303:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 28/12AED 2,277

Thu 8/101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Fri 13/316:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 28/12AED 2,016

Wed 14/117:10DXB - CPT

1 stop23h 25mEthiopian Air

Wed 21/114:35CPT - DXB

1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/12AED 2,662

Thu 15/106:55DXB - JNB

1 stop23h 00mKenya Airways

Fri 13/312:05JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 28/12AED 2,100

Mon 19/111:55DXB - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways

Sun 1/209:25JNB - DXB

3 stops16h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/12AED 2,589

Mon 19/106:55DXB - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/214:30JNB - DXB

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12AED 2,725

Mon 19/109:10DXB - HLA

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/219:50HLA - DXB

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12AED 4,715

Mon 19/122:25DXB - CPT

2 stops26h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 1/212:35CPT - DXB

1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/12AED 2,574

Mon 19/117:10DXB - CPT

1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air

Sun 1/213:50CPT - DXB

1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/12AED 2,659

Tue 20/104:10DXB - DUR

1 stop17h 40mEmirates

Sun 25/119:10DUR - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 30/12AED 3,400

Wed 21/110:40DXB - DUR

Nonstop8h 30mSouth African

Sun 25/119:10DUR - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Deal found 30/12AED 3,261

One-way flights to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 December 2025.

Tue 24/302:20DXB - JNB

1 stop24h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 30/12AED 1,061

Mon 26/104:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/12AED 1,568

Fri 23/106:55DXB - DUR

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12AED 1,230

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Return from	AED 1,818
One-way from	AED 1,061
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	AED 3,121
Good round-trip deal	AED 3,175 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 2,392 or less

RwandAir
3/6-25/6
2 total stops
28h 10m total
Dubai to Johannesburg

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Kenya Airways
24/3
1 total stop
24h 05m total
Dubai to South Africa

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Departure

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/6

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 1,818

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/3

06:55-10:55

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

17:00-00:30

1 stop29h 30m

AED 1,917

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 8/1

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 2,016

DubaiPort Elizabeth

DXB - PLZ

DXBPLZ

Dubai Intl

Tue 24/3

01:50-20:00

2 stops20h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 31/3

07:00-08:30

2 stops23h 30m

AED 2,350

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/3

22:50-15:35

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

09:25-03:50

3 stops16h 25m

AED 2,361

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/1

22:25-08:40

1 stop12h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

09:25-03:50

3 stops16h 25m

AED 2,471

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/2

05:20-15:25

1 stop12h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

15:10-11:40

2 stops18h 30m

AED 2,497

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/2

06:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

10:25-20:25

Nonstop8h 00m

AED 2,548

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/2

13:10-03:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

09:25-03:50

3 stops16h 25m

AED 2,556

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/3

05:20-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

09:40-10:25

2 stops22h 45m

AED 2,607

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Best time to book a flight to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Africa

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Dubai to South Africa takes 16 hours 7 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to South Africa

The most flights from Dubai to South Africa are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa are South African, Emirates and Ethiopian Air.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa are Air Tanzania, RwandAir and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in South Africa?

The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, South African, andQatar Airways to South Africa have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,449 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

South African

7.5

Good

50 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,700 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

923 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Kenya Airways

6.8

Okay

287 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,449 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

FAQs about flying to South Africa

Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Tanzania is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?
Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost AED 161, while return flights cost around AED 269.
How much is a return flight to South Africa?
A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around AED 441, however they can be found for as little as AED 269.
Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 10 minutes).
Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?
Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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Rainfall in South Africa by month

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Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

What are the most popular places to fly to in South Africa?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Africa in the last few years. This data was updated on 31 December 2025.

The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, South African, andQatar Airways to South Africa have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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