AED 1,076+ Cheap flights to South Africa

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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to South Africa in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 1 September 2025.

Return from

AED 1,832

One-way from

AED 1,076

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 2,269

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,821 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,245 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 20m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 20/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 381 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 222 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to South Africa.

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Fri 5/904:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/914:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/8AED 1,832
Sat 13/906:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 16/901:25JNB - DXB
1 stop26h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/8AED 1,836
Thu 4/906:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Wed 17/917:00JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/8AED 1,840
Mon 1/904:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/914:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/8AED 1,843
Sat 6/1206:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Sun 28/1201:35JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 31/8AED 1,854
Thu 11/904:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/914:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/8AED 1,869

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 13/9

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

14:30-04:10

1 stop11h 40m

AED 1,832

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 14/9

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

14:30-02:55

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,832

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/9

00:55-10:55

1 stop12h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

17:00-23:25

1 stop28h 25m

AED 1,836

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 28/11

06:55-00:25

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

12:05-05:45

1 stop15h 40m

AED 1,836

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 29/11

06:55-00:25

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

01:35-05:45

1 stop26h 10m

AED 1,836

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 13/9

00:55-00:25

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

17:00-23:25

1 stop28h 25m

AED 1,836

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/11

02:20-15:50

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

01:35-05:45

1 stop26h 10m

AED 1,836

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 10/10

00:55-10:55

1 stop12h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

01:25-23:25

1 stop20h 00m

AED 1,836

DubaiDurban

DXB - DUR

DXBDUR

Dubai Intl

Mon 15/9

04:25-20:10

2 stops17h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 24/9

17:50-15:45

2 stops19h 55m

AED 2,218

DubaiDurban

DXB - DUR

DXBDUR

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/12

17:10-07:15

2 stops16h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 29/12

19:35-15:45

2 stops18h 10m

AED 2,306

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/8

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Best time to book a flight to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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 14 hours 23 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 24 August 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Africa should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to South Africa

The most flights from Dubai to South Africa are scheduled on a Friday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

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

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

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

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Africa in the last few years. This data was updated on 1 September 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 1 September 2025.
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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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, Egyptair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo typically cost AED 90, while return flights cost around AED 252.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around AED 80, however they can be found for as little as AED 69.

  • 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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