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Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa from AED 969

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 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 6 July 2026.

Sun 12/704:25
SHJ
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JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 19/714:30
JNB
-
SHJ
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/7AED 1,876
Sat 1/801:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Thu 13/803:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop27h 20m
RwandAir
Deal found 2/7AED 2,152
Fri 31/700:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Kenya Airways
Thu 20/801:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/7AED 2,178
Sun 19/700:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 00m
Kenya Airways
Sat 25/701:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/7AED 2,203
Tue 21/706:45
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop30h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sat 25/701:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/7AED 2,207
Thu 20/811:00
DXB
-
JNB
3 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/814:15
JNB
-
DXB
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7AED 2,236
Thu 30/717:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 15/808:20
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/7AED 2,240
Wed 19/802:10
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/806:00
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7AED 2,262
Thu 20/817:10
DXB
-
JNB
3 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/814:15
JNB
-
DXB
3 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7AED 2,269
Sat 25/701:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
RwandAir
Sat 15/817:45
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop12h 45m
RwandAir
Deal found 6/7AED 2,273
Fri 14/802:05
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/908:15
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7AED 2,302
Sat 22/817:10
DXB
-
JNB
3 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/814:15
JNB
-
DXB
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7AED 2,310

Find 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 6 July 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,152

One-way from

AED 969

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 3,129

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,379 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,488 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 1/8-13/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 50m total
  • United Arab Emirates to South Africa
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • United Arab Emirates to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 778 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 140 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 6 July 2026.
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Price

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Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 4/9

02:05-08:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

09:45-19:45

Nonstop8h 00m

AED 2,493

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/10

23:00-09:10

1 stop12h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

09:25-03:25

3 stops16h 00m

AED 2,519

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 3/8

09:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

14:30-03:10

1 stop10h 40m

AED 2,567

DubaiPort Elizabeth

DXB - PLZ

DXBPLZ

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/8

17:10-19:00

2 stops27h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 27/8

15:25-01:10

2 stops31h 45m

AED 2,603

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 22/11

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

15:25-03:10

1 stop33h 45m

AED 2,603

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 2/8

04:25-13:25

1 stop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

14:30-03:10

1 stop10h 40m

AED 2,648

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Sun 20/9

17:00-09:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

14:05-13:05

1 stop21h 00m

AED 2,651

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 29/7

04:25-13:25

1 stop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

09:45-19:45

Nonstop8h 00m

AED 2,670

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 18/7

17:10-13:15

3 stops22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

14:15-21:25

3 stops29h 10m

AED 2,714

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 22/7

04:25-13:00

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

15:10-03:10

1 stop34h 00m

AED 2,783

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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 551). Flying from United Arab Emirates to South Africa in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 4,043). 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 6 July 2026.

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 6 July 2026.

The most flights from AE0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How often are flights from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between United Arab Emirates and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Arab Emirates to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night 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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Arab Emirates to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa, you should look to book at least 67 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 6 July 2026.
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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
South African
7.6
Good
62 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,476 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,008 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from United Arab Emirates to South Africa in 8h 10m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from United Arab Emirates to South Africa is about 6294 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Air Tanzania (AED 833), Ethiopian Air (AED 933), and Kenya Airways (AED 978).

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

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

  • 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 551). Flying from United Arab Emirates to South Africa in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 4,043). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,292AverageAED 1,895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,564AverageAED 2,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,623AverageAED 1,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,719AverageAED 1,961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,791AverageAED 2,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,995AverageAED 2,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,374AverageAED 3,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,574AverageAED 3,687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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