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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates from AED 1,006

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 16 March 2026.

Wed 8/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Mon 13/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 15/3AED 1,763
Wed 22/403:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop27h 20m
RwandAir
Sun 26/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 13/3AED 1,767
Mon 6/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Wed 8/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 14/3AED 1,770
Sat 25/403:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop27h 20m
RwandAir
Thu 14/501:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 14/3AED 1,774
Mon 6/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Sat 11/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/3AED 1,778
Sun 19/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Tue 28/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 14/3AED 1,789
Fri 24/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Sun 26/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 13/3AED 1,803
Mon 6/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Sun 19/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 15/3AED 1,822
Sun 12/412:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop13h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 26/423:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/3AED 1,892
Wed 15/420:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop18h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/406:00
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3AED 1,899
Fri 27/313:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop12h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/605:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop11h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/3AED 2,013
Thu 5/1112:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop13h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/1122:30
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/3AED 2,024

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 16 March 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,763

One-way from

AED 1,006

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 2,185

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,279 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,691 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 8/4-13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • South Africa to United Arab Emirates
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 50m total
  • South Africa to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 389 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 143 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 16 March 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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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/4

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

AED 1,858

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 25/5

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

AED 1,873

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sun 10/5

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

AED 1,895
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

13:30-23:40

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/7

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 2,292

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:00-12:20

1 stop21h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/5

23:45-11:30

1 stop13h 45m

AED 2,362

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

12:20-16:20

2 stops26h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 30/4

23:45-16:10

1 stop18h 25m

AED 2,420

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

14:55-10:55

1 stop18h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 30/4

06:00-16:10

1 stop12h 10m

AED 2,461

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:45-12:20

1 stop19h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 23/4

22:45-15:50

1 stop19h 05m

AED 2,472

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 31/3

18:40-05:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/4

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 2,479

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 30/4

18:40-05:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Thu 7/5

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 2,509

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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 1,947). 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 16 March 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to United Arab Emirates in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 18% 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 14 March 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 16 March 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to AE0 are scheduled on a Friday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 9% 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 evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday 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 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 16 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQatar 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
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
South African
7.5
Good
58 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,426 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
972 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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 1,858, RwandAir can have you in United Arab Emirates from South Africa in 13h 40m. The distance from South Africa to United Arab Emirates is about 6408 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 1,947). 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 16 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,402AverageAED 2,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,414AverageAED 2,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,476AverageAED 2,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air Tanzania flights
EmiratesCheapestAED 1,546AverageAED 2,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,585AverageAED 1,959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestAED 1,849AverageAED 3,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search South African flights
Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,895AverageAED 2,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,014AverageAED 2,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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