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Cheap flights from Africa to the United Arab Emirates from AED 488

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
13 Sep — 20 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Africa to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 August 2026.

Thu 19/1115:05 -
1 stop9h 20m
Mon 23/1110:40 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 11/8AED 1,080
Fri 11/1201:00 -
1 stop6h 45m
Fri 18/1205:00 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 14/8AED 1,083
Thu 24/917:40 -
1 stop9h 55m
Mon 28/923:00 -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 12/8AED 1,087
Mon 28/911:40 -
1 stop6h 20m
Thu 1/1005:00 -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 9/8AED 1,094
Sun 20/904:25 -
1 stop7h 35m
Thu 24/917:30 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 11/8AED 1,127
Thu 24/1210:40 -
1 stop6h 20m
Sat 2/116:00 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 9/8AED 1,131
Thu 24/917:40 -
1 stop9h 55m
Thu 1/1006:00 -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 12/8AED 1,135
Fri 25/905:30 -
1 stop9h 25m
Fri 2/1019:05 -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 11/8AED 1,142
Tue 3/1113:45 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun 8/1120:00 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 13/8AED 1,149
Mon 14/918:10 -
1 stop9h 25m
Tue 15/915:40 -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 13/8AED 1,153
Sun 20/905:30 -
1 stop9h 25m
Fri 25/921:00 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 10/8AED 1,160
Tue 29/906:55 -
2 stops12h 30m
Sun 11/1021:35 -
2 stops14h 45m
Deal found 12/8AED 1,164

Find flight deals from Africa to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated 14 August 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,080

One-way from

AED 488

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,796

Good round-trip deal

AED 978 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 461 or less
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 19/11-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 55m total
  • Africa to United Arab Emirates
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Ajet
  • Ajet
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Africa to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (AED 350 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 134 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Africa to United Arab Emirates 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 14 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to the United Arab Emirates that are best for you.

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Price

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CairoDubai

CAI Cairo - DXB Dubai Intl

CAIDXB

Cairo

Wed 30/9

04:25-13:00

1 stop7h 35m

Dubai Intl

Fri 2/10

18:15-23:15

1 stop6h 00m

AED 1,080

CairoDubai

CAI Cairo - DXB Dubai Intl

CAIDXB

Cairo

Fri 2/10

12:40-21:30

1 stop7h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/10

05:00-10:10

1 stop6h 10m

AED 1,083

CairoDubai

CAI Cairo - DXB Dubai Intl

CAIDXB

Cairo

Mon 5/10

11:40-19:00

1 stop6h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/10

21:00-03:05

1 stop7h 05m

AED 1,083

CairoDubai

CAI Cairo - DXB Dubai Intl

CAIDXB

Cairo

Thu 1/10

18:10-02:25

1 stop7h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/10

17:30-00:30

1 stop8h 00m

AED 1,083

CairoDubai

CAI Cairo - DXB Dubai Intl

CAIDXB

Cairo

Sun 27/9

15:00-04:35

1 stop12h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/9

21:00-03:05

1 stop7h 05m

AED 1,087

CairoDubai

CAI Cairo - DXB Dubai Intl

CAIDXB

Cairo

Thu 17/9

01:50-16:05

1 stop13h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/9

05:00-10:10

1 stop6h 10m

AED 1,087

CairoDubai

CAI Cairo - DXB Dubai Intl

CAIDXB

Cairo

Fri 18/9

04:25-16:05

1 stop10h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/9

17:30-05:35

1 stop13h 05m

AED 1,087

CairoDubai

CAI Cairo - DXB Dubai Intl

CAIDXB

Cairo

Wed 6/1

20:10-03:30

1 stop5h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 17/1

04:30-09:55

1 stop7h 25m

AED 1,102

CairoDubai

CAI Cairo - DXB Dubai Intl

CAIDXB

Cairo

Thu 24/9

17:40-04:35

1 stop9h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/10

06:00-11:20

1 stop6h 20m

AED 1,135

CairoDubai

CAI Cairo - DXB Dubai Intl

CAIDXB

Cairo

Sat 26/9

05:30-15:55

1 stop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sun 4/10

23:35-04:30

1 stop5h 55m

AED 1,333

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to United Arab Emirates

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to United Arab Emirates from Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Africa to the United Arab Emirates

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Africa to United Arab Emirates?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 2,152). Flying from Africa to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,629). 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 AF to AE?

Find hourly flight availability from Africa to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 August 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Africa to United Arab Emirates in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Africa to United Arab Emirates

Explore weekly flight availability from Africa to United Arab Emirates. 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 14 August 2026.

The most flights from AF0 to AE0 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Africa to United Arab Emirates, you should look to book at least 73 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Africa to United Arab Emirates?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Africa to United Arab Emirates. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Africa to United Arab Emirates flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 14 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Etihad Airways, andEthiopian Air from Africa to the United Arab Emirates by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,505 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,027 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
146 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Egyptair
6.5
Okay
445 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Africa to United Arab Emirates. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as AED 1,502, SAUDIA can have you in United Arab Emirates from Africa in 4h 20m. The distance from Africa to United Arab Emirates is about 2517 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Africa to United Arab Emirates one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for flyadeal. According to our data, you can fly for as low as AED 417. Users have also found prices from AED 423 and AED 446 on طيران الجزيرة‎ and Air Arabia, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Africa to United Arab Emirates flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Africa to United Arab Emirates?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Africa to United Arab Emirates 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 Africa to United Arab Emirates?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 2,152). Flying from Africa to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,629). 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 10 airlines flying from Africa to United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Africa to United Arab Emirates. 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 14 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Nile AirCheapestAED 446AverageAED 1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Gulf AirCheapestAED 492AverageAED 1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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طيران الجزيرة‎CheapestAED 501AverageAED 1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
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Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapestAED 556AverageAED 1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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flynasCheapestAED 565AverageAED 1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ArabiaCheapestAED 767AverageAED 1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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SAUDIACheapestAED 787AverageAED 1,715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Air CairoCheapestAED 791AverageAED 1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 828AverageAED 2,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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flydubaiCheapestAED 935AverageAED 1,991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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