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Cheap flights from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates from AED 1,179

JNB — DXB
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to United Arab Emirates

Mon 16/1122:15 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Mon 23/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 9/11AED 2,086
Sat 7/1113:25 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Fri 13/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 5/11AED 2,089
Sun 8/1113:50 -
1 stop33h 15m
Sat 14/1107:50 -
1 stop30h 40m
Deal found 7/11AED 2,089
Sun 8/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Mon 16/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 6/11AED 2,093
Fri 6/1113:25 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Thu 12/1123:25 -
Nonstop8h 10m
Deal found 5/11AED 2,097
Fri 6/1113:25 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Fri 13/1123:25 -
Nonstop8h 10m
Deal found 5/11AED 2,100
Thu 3/1212:05 -
1 stop15h 40m
Tue 8/1206:55 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 6/11AED 2,115
Thu 12/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Wed 18/1123:25 -
Nonstop8h 10m
Deal found 9/11AED 2,134
Mon 9/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Sun 15/1123:25 -
Nonstop8h 10m
Deal found 8/11AED 2,137
Fri 6/1113:50 -
1 stop33h 15m
Wed 11/1104:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 5/11AED 2,148
Fri 6/1122:15 -
Nonstop8h 00m
Tue 10/1110:10 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 6/11AED 2,156
Sat 7/1113:25 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Mon 9/1104:10 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Deal found 5/11AED 2,159

Find flight deals from South Africa to United Arab Emirates

Round-trip from

AED 2,086

One-way from

AED 1,179

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,255

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,210 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,239 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 16/11-23/11
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 30m total
  • South Africa to United Arab Emirates
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 55m total
  • South Africa to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 386 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 151 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

13:45-10:25

1 stop18h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,182

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

20:20-11:40

1 stop13h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,186

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/1

13:45-10:25

1 stop18h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,193

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

13:50-00:35

1 stop32h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,204

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

22:15-08:15

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,322

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

18:50-05:05

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,359

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

14:15-02:30

1 stop10h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,410

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/1

09:00-19:45

1 stop32h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,410

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

06:05-19:45

1 stop11h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,439

DurbanDubai

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 18/11

07:50-03:50

2 stops18h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,539

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 2,258). Flying from South Africa to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,886). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to United Arab Emirates in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to United Arab Emirates

The most flights from ZA0 to AE0 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 122 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to United Arab Emirates. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to United Arab Emirates flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

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
3,695 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
South African
7.7
Good
66 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,706 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,555 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,046 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as AED 2,556, Emirates can have you in United Arab Emirates from South Africa in 8h 20m. The distance from South Africa to United Arab Emirates is about 6621 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 1,060. Air Tanzania flights start at AED 1,077 while deals on Etihad Airways start at AED 1,150 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 2,258). Flying from South Africa to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,886). 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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to United Arab Emirates

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,176AverageAED 2,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,746AverageAED 2,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,866AverageAED 2,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,941AverageAED 2,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,003AverageAED 2,955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,173AverageAED 2,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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