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AED 1,153+ Cheap flights to South Africa

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— JNB
20 Jun — 27 Jun1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to South Africa in 2026

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Cheapest flights to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 May 2026.

Sat 30/500:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 00m
Kenya Airways
Sun 14/601:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/5AED 2,137
Sun 28/600:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Kenya Airways
Thu 9/717:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop28h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 19/5AED 2,148
Tue 13/1001:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Wed 21/1016:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 20/5AED 2,152
Thu 2/717:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/722:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/5AED 2,155
Sat 30/517:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 6/622:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/5AED 2,163
Sun 23/817:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 1/922:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/5AED 2,170

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Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2026, 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 21 May 2026.

Return from

AED 2,137

One-way from

AED 1,153

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,838

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,908 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,464 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 30/5-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 24/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 20m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 229 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

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DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 15/6

00:55-15:50

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

19:10-05:25

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 2,952

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/8

09:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

19:10-05:25

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 3,121
Fastest return journey

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/10

04:05-10:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 3,125

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 17/7

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

14:30-01:10

1 stop32h 40m

AED 3,173

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/7

11:45-17:30

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

06:05-10:15

2 stops26h 10m

AED 3,191

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/7

23:20-05:30

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 3,195

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/6

04:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 3,253

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/11

21:00-10:30

2 stops39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

18:55-19:05

2 stops46h 10m

AED 3,272

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 17/7

06:45-00:15

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

13:30-23:40

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 3,272

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/6

22:20-13:10

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

13:15-21:25

2 stops30h 10m

AED 3,327

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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 32 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 (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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.

South African
South African
From AED 2,574
Emirates
Emirates
From AED 2,110
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From AED 1,568
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From AED 1,791

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Africa?

The best time to book flights to South Africa is 67 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 21 May 2026.
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 21 May 2026.
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
3,575 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,575 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,575 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
South African
7.6
Good
62 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,575 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,575 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,001 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,575 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
305 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,575 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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?

    East London is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to East London typically cost AED 198, while return flights cost around AED 319.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around AED 795, however they can be found for as little as AED 334.

  • 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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