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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates from AED 1,050

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to United Arab Emirates

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Sun 22/223:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 1/317:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1AED 1,763
Fri 6/214:30
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop11h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/217:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1AED 1,774
Wed 11/223:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/217:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1AED 1,777
Wed 4/314:30
JNB
-
SHJ
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/304:25
SHJ
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1AED 1,777
Fri 27/214:30
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/317:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1AED 1,781
Mon 9/214:30
JNB
-
SHJ
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/204:25
SHJ
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1AED 1,781
Thu 2/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Wed 8/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 28/1AED 1,785
Mon 23/214:30
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/217:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1AED 1,788
Wed 4/214:30
JNB
-
SHJ
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/304:25
SHJ
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1AED 1,788
Tue 14/422:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 28/505:40
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1AED 1,792
Thu 19/214:30
JNB
-
SHJ
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/204:25
SHJ
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1AED 1,796
Thu 19/223:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/217:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1AED 1,799

Find flight deals from South Africa to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,763

One-way from

AED 1,050

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 2,240

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,234 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,372 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/2-1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • South Africa to United Arab Emirates
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 40m total
  • South Africa to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 403 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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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to United Arab Emirates.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to United Arab Emirates.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South 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 29 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates that are best for you.

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JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Wed 11/3

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,774

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Wed 11/2

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,781

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Sun 1/3

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,788

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/3

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,814

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Sat 28/2

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,843

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/3

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

AED 1,851

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Thu 12/2

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

AED 1,851

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

14:30-04:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/3

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,854

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Sat 2/5

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,854

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Mon 22/6

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,854

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 1,124). Flying from South Africa to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,932). 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 ZA to AE?

Find hourly flight availability from South 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 29 January 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to United Arab Emirates in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to United Arab Emirates. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to United Arab Emirates

Explore weekly flight availability from South 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 29 January 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to AE0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

About 10% of weekly flights between South Africa and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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 29 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,726 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,375 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
South African
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
955 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South 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 South Africa to United Arab Emirates?

    For as low as AED 1,774, Ethiopian Air can have you in United Arab Emirates from South Africa in 10h 55m. The distance from South Africa to United Arab Emirates is about 6423 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 743. South African flights start at AED 1,102 while deals on Air Tanzania start at AED 1,109 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 1,124). Flying from South Africa to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,932). 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 South Africa to United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South 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 29 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,402AverageAED 2,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,414AverageAED 2,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,476AverageAED 2,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,527AverageAED 1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestAED 1,710AverageAED 2,805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights
South AfricanCheapestAED 1,849AverageAED 3,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search South African flights
Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,895AverageAED 2,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,014AverageAED 2,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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