Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa from AED 977

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
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 17 July 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,851

One-way from

AED 977

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 2,986

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,534 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,050 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/8-10/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • United Arab Emirates to South Africa
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/8
  • 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 457 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 222 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 17 July 2025.

Wed 6/804:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/814:30JNB - SHJ
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/7AED 1,851
Sat 30/800:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Sat 6/901:25JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/7AED 1,947
Sun 21/1204:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Tue 30/1214:15JNB - DXB
2 stops34h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 15/7AED 1,972
Sun 27/701:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Fri 15/803:10JNB - DXB
1 stop27h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 15/7AED 1,976
Fri 29/823:20DXB - JNB
1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 2/913:55JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/7AED 1,983
Fri 15/821:25SHJ - JNB
2 stops42h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 19/813:55JNB - SHJ
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/7AED 2,046
Mon 21/704:25AUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/1013:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/7AED 2,178
Tue 14/1017:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 18/1014:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/7AED 2,240
Sun 10/801:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/820:25JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7AED 2,248
Sun 21/904:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/913:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/7AED 2,295
Thu 11/923:25DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 27/913:00CPT - DXB
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/7AED 2,347
Wed 15/1004:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/1008:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/7AED 2,358

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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.

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United Arab Emirates

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Wed 6/8

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

AED 1,851

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 30/8

00:55-10:55

1 stop12h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/9

01:25-23:25

1 stop20h 00m

AED 1,947

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/12

04:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/12

14:15-02:30

2 stops34h 15m

AED 1,972

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/7

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 1,976

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 29/8

23:20-16:10

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

13:55-03:25

1 stop11h 30m

AED 1,983

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Fri 15/8

21:25-14:20

2 stops42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

13:55-09:55

1 stop18h 00m

AED 2,046

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/10

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

14:30-02:55

1 stop10h 25m

AED 2,240

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 10/8

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

20:25-11:40

1 stop13h 15m

AED 2,248

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 10/8

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/8

15:25-03:10

1 stop33h 45m

AED 2,284

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/9

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 2,295

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 17 July 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 17 July 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).

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 17 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, South African, andQatar Airways from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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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 977), RwandAir (AED 1,091), and Kenya Airways (AED 1,105).

  • 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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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 17 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapestAED 1,451AverageAED 2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,627AverageAED 2,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,701AverageAED 2,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,702AverageAED 2,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,706AverageAED 3,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,721AverageAED 2,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
EmiratesCheapestAED 2,110AverageAED 3,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,322AverageAED 2,921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,881AverageAED 3,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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