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21 Mar — 28 Mar1
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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 16 March 2025.

Return from

AED 1,733

One-way from

AED 1,028

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 2,097

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,761 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,966 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 28/3-11/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 21/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 670 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 245 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to South Africa.
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Sun 30/300:55DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 29/401:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/3AED 1,726
Sat 29/305:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 2/422:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/3AED 1,943
Sat 5/404:00DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 55mAir Tanzania
Wed 9/415:55JNB - DXB
1 stop32h 35mAir Tanzania
Deal found 15/3AED 1,983
Thu 20/311:50DXB - JNB
1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 24/313:20JNB - DXB
1 stop19h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/3AED 2,038
Sun 23/304:00DXB - JNB
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/313:20JNB - DXB
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3AED 2,299
Tue 18/304:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/3AED 2,343

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 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 16 March 2025.

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 30/3

00:55-15:50

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

01:15-23:25

1 stop20h 10m

AED 1,726

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 29/3

05:40-20:00

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

08:20-02:55

1 stop16h 35m

AED 1,847

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/4

04:00-14:55

1 stop12h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

15:55-02:30

1 stop32h 35m

AED 1,983

DubaiDurban

DXB - DUR

DXBDUR

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/4

00:55-20:10

2 stops21h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 20/4

06:00-05:25

2 stops21h 25m

AED 2,350

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/3

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/4

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 2,354

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/3

05:20-17:25

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

19:25-03:25

1 stop30h 00m

AED 2,372

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 29/3

05:40-20:00

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

01:15-23:25

1 stop20h 10m

AED 2,387

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/3

04:25-14:30

1 stop12h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/3

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 2,391

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/5

06:55-22:35

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

11:45-23:25

2 stops33h 40m

AED 2,416

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/5

00:55-22:10

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

23:30-05:25

1 stop27h 55m

AED 2,615

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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 13 hours 53 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 9 March 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 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 Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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, Ethiopian Air and Emirates.

South African

South African

From AED 762

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From AED 470

Emirates

Emirates

From AED 633

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From AED 469

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa are RwandAir, Air Tanzania 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 16 March 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 16 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Africa, such as Emirates, KLM and ASKY. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,201 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,201 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,201 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,201 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

ASKY
7.5
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,201 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,544 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,201 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

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, RwandAir 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 108, while return flights cost around AED 216.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around AED 59, however they can be found for as little as AED 59.

  • 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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