How long is the flight from Dubai to South Africa?

For as low as AED 3,140, RwandAir can have you in South Africa from Dubai in 8h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6621 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to South Africa one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Dubai to South Africa are Kenya Airways (AED 970), Ethiopian Air (AED 1,037), and RwandAir (AED 1,043).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches 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.

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 routes from Dubai to South Africa?

When deciding which route to take from Dubai to South Africa, consider Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl, Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Dubai Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to South Africa?

While on average a flight from Dubai to South Africa is generally AED 6,046, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 2,029. When looking at the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay AED 2,196 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to South Africa?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Dubai to South Africa consider choosing Condor(89%), Emirates(77%) or South African(77%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

When booking a flight from Dubai to South Africa, you may want to consider flying on South African, Emirates or Ethiopian Air as they are the most popular for this route.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to South Africa?

Dubai Intl (DXB), located 10.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Dubai to South Africa.

Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Dubai to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

AED 1,025+ Flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Sat 6/1217:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Wed 31/1208:20JNB - DXB

1 stop29h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/12AED 2,156

Wed 31/1206:55DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways

Wed 7/112:05JNB - DXB

1 stop15h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/12AED 2,196

Thu 25/1202:20DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 35mKenya Airways

Mon 12/112:05JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 2/12AED 2,240

Tue 23/1201:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Sun 28/1203:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 2/12AED 2,269

Sat 6/1217:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1221:45JNB - DXB

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12AED 2,354

Sun 7/1201:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Wed 31/1216:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 3/12AED 2,398

Sun 7/1201:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Thu 1/103:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 3/12AED 2,501

Fri 5/1204:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 11/1215:25CPT - DXB

1 stop22h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/12AED 2,501

Fri 5/1204:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 30/1213:50CPT - DXB

1 stop23h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12AED 2,516

Sun 14/1202:20DXB - JNB

1 stop24h 05mKenya Airways

Thu 15/117:00JNB - DXB

1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 2/12AED 2,519

Fri 12/1204:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Fri 19/1214:35CPT - DXB

1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/12AED 2,541

Sun 7/1201:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Sat 3/103:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 3/12AED 2,545

Best flights from Dubai to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Thu 15/101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Mon 19/116:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 4/12AED 1,906

Sat 7/317:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Wed 11/323:00JNB - DXB

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/12AED 1,946

Fri 6/302:20DXB - JNB

1 stop24h 05mKenya Airways

Wed 11/317:00JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/12AED 2,005

Sun 18/106:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/110:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12AED 2,486

Sat 28/205:20DXB - CPT

1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 9/319:00CPT - DXB

1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/12AED 2,585

Sun 18/110:40DXB - DUR

Nonstop8h 30mSouth African

Sun 25/119:10DUR - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Deal found 4/12AED 3,140

Sun 25/104:10DXB - PLZ

1 stop12h 55mEmirates

Tue 27/112:40PLZ - DXB

1 stop29h 45mEmirates

Deal found 4/12AED 4,006

Mon 22/1201:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Sun 4/103:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 5/12AED 2,115

Mon 22/1201:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Sat 3/103:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 5/12AED 2,115

Sun 1/304:25DXB - CPT

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 14/313:50CPT - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/12AED 2,427

Tue 16/1206:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Tue 6/112:05JNB - DXB

1 stop15h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/12AED 2,670

Tue 3/304:25DXB - CPT

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Sun 15/313:50CPT - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/12AED 2,427

Sat 7/305:20DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways

Wed 11/309:25JNB - DXB

3 stops16h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/12AED 2,677

Sat 17/111:55DXB - JNB

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/109:20JNB - DXB

2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12AED 2,776

Sun 4/101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Mon 2/216:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 3/12AED 2,394

Sun 1/304:25DXB - CPT

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Sun 15/313:50CPT - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/12AED 2,427

Fri 16/113:10DXB - JNB

1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways

Thu 29/107:30JNB - DXB

2 stops18h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/12AED 2,776

Sat 24/104:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 29/113:50CPT - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/12AED 2,427

Sat 17/110:40DXB - DUR

Nonstop8h 30mSouth African

Sat 24/119:10DUR - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Deal found 3/12AED 3,261

Sun 18/117:10DXB - CPT

2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 25/113:50CPT - DXB

1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12AED 2,446

Sat 17/106:55DXB - DUR

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/107:00DUR - DXB

1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12AED 3,272

Mon 19/110:40DXB - DUR

Nonstop8h 30mSouth African

Mon 26/110:20DUR - DXB

1 stop11h 20mSouth African

Deal found 5/12AED 3,290

Mon 19/122:50DXB - DUR

3 stops42h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 4/212:25DUR - DXB

2 stops13h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/12AED 3,235

Fri 6/304:25DXB - CPT

2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air

Sun 15/313:50CPT - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/12AED 2,446

Mon 19/106:55DXB - DUR

2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/108:40DUR - DXB

1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12AED 3,283

Fri 16/110:40DXB - DUR

Nonstop8h 30mSouth African

Mon 19/110:20DUR - DXB

1 stop11h 20mSouth African

Deal found 4/12AED 3,290

Tue 27/114:25DXB - PLZ

1 stop26h 40mEmirates

Thu 29/107:00PLZ - DXB

1 stop11h 25mEmirates

Deal found 2/12AED 4,006

Fri 16/104:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Sat 24/115:25CPT - DXB

1 stop22h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/12AED 2,501

Sat 17/101:50DXB - DUR

2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/111:15DUR - DXB

1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12AED 3,386

Sun 18/122:50DXB - HDS

2 stops41h 00mQatar Airways

Thu 22/114:30HDS - DXB

2 stops41h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12AED 3,507

Direct flights from Dubai to South Africa
Explore direct flight options from Dubai to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Fri 16/114:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Fri 23/118:50JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 2/12AED 2,894

Fri 23/114:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Wed 28/110:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Deal found 3/12AED 2,982

Fri 16/114:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Mon 19/122:20JNB - DXB

Nonstop7h 55mEmirates

Deal found 4/12AED 2,986

Tue 13/114:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mSouth African

Sat 31/110:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mSouth African

Deal found 2/12AED 3,026

Fri 26/1210:10DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mEmirates

Mon 12/113:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 2/12AED 3,037

Mon 19/110:10DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mEmirates

Sat 24/122:20JNB - DXB

Nonstop7h 55mEmirates

Deal found 2/12AED 3,044

Mon 16/204:10DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Sat 7/318:50JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 3/12AED 3,052

Mon 15/1210:10DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mSouth African

Mon 12/110:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mSouth African

Deal found 3/12AED 3,059

Sat 17/104:10DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Sun 25/113:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Deal found 4/12AED 3,074

Tue 13/123:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mSouth African

Tue 20/113:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Deal found 2/12AED 3,107

Sun 18/110:40DXB - DUR

Nonstop8h 30mSouth African

Sun 25/119:10DUR - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Deal found 4/12AED 3,140

Sat 17/110:40DXB - DUR

Nonstop8h 30mSouth African

Sat 24/119:10DUR - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Deal found 3/12AED 3,206

Last-minute flights from Dubai to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to South Africa. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 6/1217:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Wed 31/1208:20JNB - DXB

1 stop29h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/12AED 2,156

Sat 6/1217:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1221:45JNB - DXB

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12AED 2,354

Sun 7/1201:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Wed 31/1216:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 3/12AED 2,398

Tue 23/1201:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Sun 28/1203:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 2/12AED 2,269

Thu 25/1202:20DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 35mKenya Airways

Mon 12/112:05JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 2/12AED 2,240

Wed 31/1206:55DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways

Wed 7/112:05JNB - DXB

1 stop15h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/12AED 2,196

Sun 4/101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Mon 2/216:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 3/12AED 2,394

Tue 13/106:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/113:45JNB - DXB

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12AED 2,229

Thu 15/101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Mon 19/116:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 4/12AED 1,906

Thu 15/122:25DXB - CPT

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/109:00CPT - DXB

2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12AED 2,365

Mon 19/105:20DXB - CPT

1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways

Thu 29/112:35CPT - DXB

1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/12AED 2,416

Sun 25/122:25DXB - CPT

1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 10/312:35CPT - DXB

1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/12AED 2,332

One-way flights from Dubai to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Dubai to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Sat 7/206:55DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/12AED 1,025

Sat 7/202:20DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/12AED 1,076

Sun 7/1201:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 3/12AED 1,252

Wed 24/1206:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/12AED 1,267

Thu 25/1206:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/12AED 1,300

Thu 12/201:50DXB - PLZ

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12AED 1,322

Mon 8/1200:10DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12AED 1,333

Mon 22/1201:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 3/12AED 1,340

Sat 7/221:20DXB - JNB

2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12AED 1,425

Sun 28/1206:55DXB - DUR

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12AED 1,432

Fri 23/111:20DXB - JNB

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12AED 1,436

Sun 7/1211:55DXB - JNB

1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/12AED 1,440

Find flight deals from Dubai to South Africa

Round-trip from	AED 1,814
One-way from	AED 1,025
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	AED 3,118
Good round-trip deal	AED 3,142 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 2,278 or less

Kenya Airways
19/4-23/4
2 total stops
47h 45m total
Dubai to South Africa

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Kenya Airways
7/2
1 total stop
10h 55m total
Dubai to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 1,172 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 231 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/1

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 1,906

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/3

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

AED 1,946

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/3

02:20-00:25

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

17:00-05:45

1 stop10h 45m

AED 2,005

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/12

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

AED 2,115

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/12

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/1

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

AED 2,115

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 4/1

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 2,394

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/3

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 2,427

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/3

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 2,427

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/3

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 2,427

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/1

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 2,427

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to South Africa

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

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to South Africa?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to South Africa (average of AED 1,462). Flying from Dubai to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,818). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to ZA?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from Dubai to South Africa by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to South Africa?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to South Africa flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to South Africa

The most flights from DXB to ZA0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How often are flights from Dubai to South Africa delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Dubai and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dubai to South Africa, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andSouth African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 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

3,430 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 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

3,678 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 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

7.4

Good

47 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 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

903 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 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

3,430 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.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to South Africa?
Dubai Intl (DXB), located 10.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Dubai to South Africa.
How long is the flight from Dubai to South Africa?
For as low as AED 3,140, RwandAir can have you in South Africa from Dubai in 8h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6621 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to South Africa one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Dubai to South Africa are Kenya Airways (AED 970), Ethiopian Air (AED 1,037), and RwandAir (AED 1,043).
What are the most popular routes from Dubai to South Africa?
When deciding which route to take from Dubai to South Africa, consider Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl, Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Dubai Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, as they are the most popular.
What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to South Africa?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Dubai to South Africa consider choosing Condor(89%), Emirates(77%) or South African(77%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to South Africa?
While on average a flight from Dubai to South Africa is generally AED 6,046, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 2,029. When looking at the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay AED 2,196 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dubai to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to South Africa?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to South Africa (average of AED 1,462). Flying from Dubai to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,818). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Tanzania	CheapestAED 1,474	AverageAED 2,210	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
RwandAir	CheapestAED 1,608	AverageAED 1,923	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 1,664	AverageAED 2,835	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestAED 1,672	AverageAED 2,306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestAED 1,720	AverageAED 2,459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestAED 1,916	AverageAED 2,618	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	CheapestAED 2,575	AverageAED 3,826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	CheapestAED 2,632	AverageAED 3,487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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