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Flights to South Africa in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 173,611 searches and data was last updated on 10 October 2024.

Return from

AED 1,697

One-way from

AED 1,061

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,310
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 12/11-19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 40m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 13/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in October 2024

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Tue 12/1106:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 19/1112:10JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/10AED 1,697
Wed 6/1117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 13/1123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10AED 1,877
Wed 6/1105:20DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 13/1112:45JNB - DXB
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/10AED 1,976
Tue 29/1004:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10AED 2,148
Mon 11/1104:25DXB - DUR
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/1109:45DUR - DXB
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10AED 2,189
Mon 14/1005:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/1012:45JNB - DXB
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10AED 2,200

Find flights to South Africa within your budget

Locate flights to South Africa that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 173,611 searches and data was last updated on 10 October 2024.

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AED 1,697 - AED 3,103

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Departure

Return

Price

Dubai IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 12/11

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/11

1 stop10h 20m

AED 1,697

Dubai IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 6/11

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/11

1 stop14h 45m

AED 1,877

Dubai IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 6/11

1 stop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/11

1 stop21h 10m

AED 1,976

Dubai IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 8/11

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/11

1 stop21h 15m

AED 2,266

Dubai IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/11

Nonstop8h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/11

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 2,835

Dubai IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 7/11

Nonstop8h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/11

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 3,037

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 21/10

2 stops15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/10

2 stops14h 20m

AED 3,103

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Deals found on 9/10

Best time to book a flight to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Dubai to South Africa takes 16 hours 48 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 6 October 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Africa should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday 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 Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa are SAUDIA, 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).

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 10 October 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Africa, such as Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.9
Good
112 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.8
Good
1,361 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.6
Good
3,942 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
1,555 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

  • 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, SAUDIA 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 159, while return flights cost around AED 306.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around AED 346, however they can be found for as little as AED 129.

  • 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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