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 10h 55m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from United Arab Emirates to South Africa is about 6423 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 Qatar Airways (AED 830), Air Tanzania (AED 833), and Ethiopian Air (AED 915).

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.

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).

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?

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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 25 August 2026.

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Deal found 20/8AED 1,708

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Round-trip from	AED 1,708
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Average price	AED 2,244
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Thu 10/9

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AED 2,152

SharjahJohannesburg

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AED 2,302

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AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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AED 2,479

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Wed 30/9

04:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

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13:50-03:10

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AED 2,493

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DXB Dubai Intl - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

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Sun 6/9

00:55-19:50

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Wed 16/9

11:30-23:25

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AED 2,504

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Fri 25/9

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13:50-03:10

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AED 2,593

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1 stop11h 45m

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AED 2,593

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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 2,405). Flying from United Arab Emirates to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,397). 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?

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

The most flights from AE0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 113 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 14% 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

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.

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8.1

Very Good

3,656 reviews

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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

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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

64 reviews

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Very Good

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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

7.4

Good

3,733 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,656 reviews

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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

1,515 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,656 reviews

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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

1,033 reviews

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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.

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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 10h 55m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from United Arab Emirates to South Africa is about 6423 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 Qatar Airways (AED 830), Air Tanzania (AED 833), and Ethiopian Air (AED 915).
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 2,405). Flying from United Arab Emirates to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,397). 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 8 airlines flying from United Arab Emirates to South Africa

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Air Tanzania	CheapestAED 1,277	AverageAED 1,859	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestAED 1,571	AverageAED 2,356	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	CheapestAED 1,623	AverageAED 1,907	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestAED 1,690	AverageAED 2,559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestAED 1,720	AverageAED 1,994	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 1,995	AverageAED 2,509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
South African	CheapestAED 2,575	AverageAED 3,672	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	CheapestAED 2,620	AverageAED 3,740	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 25 August 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

The most flights from AE0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 113 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 14% of flights being delayed.

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