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Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa from AED 992

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 19/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
12 Jul — 19 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 7 July 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,781

One-way from

AED 992

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 2,901

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,552 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,050 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/8-27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • United Arab Emirates to South Africa
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/7
  • 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 420 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 226 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 7 July 2025.

Mon 11/804:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 27/814:30JNB - SHJ
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7AED 1,811
Sun 13/701:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Sun 27/716:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 7/7AED 1,862
Tue 19/823:20DXB - JNB
2 stops17h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 26/820:25JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/7AED 1,888
Wed 3/1202:20DXB - JNB
1 stop15h 30mKenya Airways
Sun 7/1201:35JNB - DXB
1 stop26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/7AED 1,891
Thu 21/817:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 25/822:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/7AED 1,917
Tue 19/804:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Tue 26/814:15JNB - DXB
2 stops34h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 5/7AED 1,943
Tue 2/900:30SHJ - JNB
2 stops27h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 7/920:25JNB - SHJ
1 stop11h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/7AED 2,046
Thu 25/904:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/1013:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/7AED 2,266
Sat 4/1000:55DXB - JNB
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1014:15JNB - DXB
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7AED 2,270
Mon 11/817:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/818:05CPT - DXB
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7AED 2,306
Tue 19/823:25DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 26/813:00CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/7AED 2,325
Tue 7/1005:05AUH - JNB
1 stop28h 05mEgyptair
Fri 17/1021:45JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 5/7AED 2,351

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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

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South Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Mon 11/8

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

AED 1,811

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 20/7

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/7

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 1,862

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 19/8

23:20-14:20

2 stops17h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

20:25-11:40

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,888

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/12

02:20-15:50

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

01:35-05:45

1 stop26h 10m

AED 1,891

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 21/8

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

AED 1,917

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 19/8

04:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

14:15-02:30

2 stops34h 15m

AED 1,943

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Tue 2/9

00:30-02:20

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

20:25-09:55

1 stop11h 30m

AED 2,046

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 25/9

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

AED 2,266

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 4/10

00:55-00:25

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

14:15-02:30

2 stops34h 15m

AED 2,270

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 11/8

17:10-08:50

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/8

18:05-15:45

2 stops19h 40m

AED 2,306

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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 7 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 7 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 7 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Finnair, andSouth African 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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 992), Kenya Airways (AED 1,043), and RwandAir (AED 1,091).

  • 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 7 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapestAED 1,451AverageAED 2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,627AverageAED 2,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,702AverageAED 2,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,706AverageAED 3,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,721AverageAED 2,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,843AverageAED 2,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air Tanzania flights
EmiratesCheapestAED 2,110AverageAED 3,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,331AverageAED 2,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
South AfricanCheapestAED 2,856AverageAED 3,945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search South African flights

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