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Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa from AED 1,006

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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
19 Jun — 26 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Arab Emirates to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Arab Emirates to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 14 June 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,737

One-way from

AED 1,006

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 2,618

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,593 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,860 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/7-16/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • United Arab Emirates to South Africa
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • United Arab Emirates to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 426 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 224 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa.

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Cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 June 2025.

Thu 10/704:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 16/714:30JNB - SHJ
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/6AED 1,737
Thu 9/1000:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 16/1001:25JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/6AED 1,810
Tue 17/604:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 21/608:20JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/6AED 1,825
Mon 16/601:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Sat 21/616:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 12/6AED 1,862
Mon 4/804:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Fri 8/814:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 13/6AED 1,902
Wed 25/605:50DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 1/716:50JNB - DXB
2 stops32h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/6AED 1,939
Mon 23/621:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 29/603:10JNB - SHJ
2 stops23h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/6AED 1,990
Sat 14/605:20DXB - JNB
1 stop27h 50mEgyptair
Sun 15/621:45JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 10mEgyptair
Deal found 12/6AED 2,012
Sat 12/701:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 19/713:55JNB - DXB
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6AED 2,251
Thu 21/804:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 31/813:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/6AED 2,306
Sun 21/900:30SHJ - JNB
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1009:20JNB - SHJ
3 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6AED 2,380
Mon 25/823:20DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 2/913:00CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/6AED 2,398

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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Arab Emirates to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 14 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa that are best for you.

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United Arab Emirates

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Thu 10/7

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

AED 1,737

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/10

00:55-09:45

1 stop10h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

01:25-23:25

1 stop20h 00m

AED 1,810

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/9

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 1,862

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/8

04:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/8

14:15-02:30

1 stop10h 15m

AED 1,902

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 25/6

05:50-16:10

1 stop12h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

16:50-03:25

2 stops32h 35m

AED 1,939

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 29/7

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/8

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

AED 1,946

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Mon 22/9

21:25-16:10

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

13:55-09:55

1 stop18h 00m

AED 2,005

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 12/7

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/7

13:55-10:15

1 stop18h 20m

AED 2,251

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 21/8

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/8

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 2,306

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Sun 21/9

00:30-09:40

1 stop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

09:20-04:10

3 stops16h 50m

AED 2,380

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Best time to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa (average of AED 516). Flying from United Arab Emirates to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 720). 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 AE to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 June 2025.

When flying from United Arab Emirates to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to South Africa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 14 June 2025.

The most flights from AE0 to ZA0 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).

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 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.

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 14 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from United Arab Emirates to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and South African. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Arab Emirates to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa are Ethiopian Air (AED 1,006), RwandAir (AED 1,087), and Air Tanzania (AED 1,149).

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa (average of AED 516). Flying from United Arab Emirates to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 720). 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 9 airlines flying from United Arab Emirates to South Africa

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from United Arab Emirates to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 14 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapestAED 1,451AverageAED 2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,627AverageAED 2,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,701AverageAED 2,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,705AverageAED 3,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,721AverageAED 2,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,792AverageAED 2,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air Tanzania flights
EmiratesCheapestAED 2,110AverageAED 3,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,538AverageAED 2,981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,856AverageAED 3,945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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