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Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa from AED 973

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
23 May — 30 May1
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 18 May 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,770

One-way from

AED 973

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 2,160

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,838 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,071 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 1/7-8/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • United Arab Emirates to South Africa
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • United Arab Emirates to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (AED 541 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 234 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 18 May 2025.

Tue 1/706:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 8/717:00JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/5AED 1,770
Thu 25/1201:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Mon 12/116:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 17/5AED 1,778
Sat 24/504:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/522:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/5AED 1,825
Thu 22/516:20DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Mon 26/521:45JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 17/5AED 1,928
Sun 18/523:20DXB - JNB
1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 18/620:25JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/5AED 1,976
Mon 16/604:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Fri 20/614:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 17/5AED 1,991
Tue 20/516:50SHJ - JNB
2 stops23h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 24/513:55JNB - SHJ
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/5AED 2,105
Fri 7/1117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1114:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5AED 2,270
Wed 2/704:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/713:55JNB - SHJ
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5AED 2,347
Sun 1/608:10AUH - JNB
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/620:25JNB - AUH
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5AED 2,395
Sun 1/611:45DXB - CPT
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 8/615:20CPT - DXB
2 stops18h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/5AED 2,409
Sat 31/506:55DXB - CPT
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/605:45CPT - DXB
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5AED 2,428

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

United Arab Emirates

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 1/7

06:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/7

17:00-23:25

1 stop28h 25m

AED 1,770

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/5

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

AED 1,825

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 30/6

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/7

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 1,910

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 22/5

16:20-07:10

1 stop16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

21:45-15:00

1 stop15h 15m

AED 1,928

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 21/5

13:15-16:10

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

13:55-11:40

1 stop19h 45m

AED 1,976

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/6

04:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

14:15-02:30

1 stop10h 15m

AED 1,991

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/5

00:55-10:55

1 stop12h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

13:55-11:40

1 stop19h 45m

AED 2,182

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Sat 7/6

05:40-16:10

1 stop12h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

16:50-09:55

2 stops15h 05m

AED 2,200

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Wed 2/7

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

13:55-09:55

1 stop18h 00m

AED 2,347

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 1/6

08:10-13:05

2 stops30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

20:25-22:15

1 stop23h 50m

AED 2,395

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 18 May 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 18 May 2025.

The most flights from AE0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 18 May 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 Finnair. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

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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 973), Kenya Airways (AED 1,032), and RwandAir (AED 1,087).

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

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  • 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 18 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapestAED 1,451AverageAED 2,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,566AverageAED 2,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,683AverageAED 2,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,706AverageAED 2,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,725AverageAED 2,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,803AverageAED 2,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,303AverageAED 2,948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,562AverageAED 3,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,847AverageAED 3,907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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