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Cheap flights to the United Arab Emirates from R4 945

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — DXB
Mai 4 — Mai 111
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Flights to United Arab Emirates in 2024

Find the latest flights to United Arab Emirates in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 589 570 searches and data was last updated on 29 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R9 363

Return from

R8 461

One-way from

R4 945
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Johannesburg to Dubai Intl
One-way flight from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates

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Cheap flights to United Arab Emirates in April & May 2024

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These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to United Arab Emirates in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Cheap flights to Dubai
Di 7/516:00JNB - DXB
2 stops14h 30mRwandAir
Do 30/51:50DXB - JNB
2 stops15h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 28/4R8 311
Mi 22/58:50JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 10mSAUDIA
Do 23/511:10DXB - JNB
1 stop22h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 28/4R8 499
Di 28/516:00JNB - DXB
2 stops14h 30mRwandAir
Mo 3/61:50DXB - JNB
2 stops15h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 28/4R8 536
Mi 1/58:20JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 25mEthiopian Air
Di 7/54:25DXB - JNB
1 stop17h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R8 611
Mo 6/51:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Do 30/50:55DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 649
So 5/517:00JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways
Do 9/56:55DXB - JNB
1 stop30h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 799
Mi 1/517:00JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways
Do 30/50:55DXB - JNB
1 stop25h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 931
Di 28/51:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Di 4/60:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 950
Mo 27/51:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Di 4/66:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 969
Di 7/516:00JNB - DXB
2 stops14h 30mRwandAir
Do 30/51:50DXB - JNB
2 stops15h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 28/4R8 311
Mi 22/58:50JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 10mSAUDIA
Do 23/511:10DXB - JNB
1 stop22h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 28/4R8 499
Di 28/516:00JNB - DXB
2 stops14h 30mRwandAir
Mo 3/61:50DXB - JNB
2 stops15h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 28/4R8 536
Mi 1/58:20JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 25mEthiopian Air
Di 7/54:25DXB - JNB
1 stop17h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R8 611
Mo 6/51:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Do 30/50:55DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 649
So 5/517:00JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways
Do 9/56:55DXB - JNB
1 stop30h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 799
Mi 1/517:00JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways
Do 30/50:55DXB - JNB
1 stop25h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 931
Di 28/51:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Di 4/60:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 950
Mo 27/51:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Di 4/66:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 969
Cheap flights to Abu Dhabi
So 12/521:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 55mEgypt Air
So 19/55:05AUH - JNB
1 stop28h 05mEgypt Air
Deal found 28/4R9 194
Sa 11/513:35JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways
Sa 18/55:45AUH - JNB
1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R10 379
Sa 18/513:35JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways
Sa 8/65:45AUH - JNB
1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R10 473
Mo 13/513:35JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways
Fr 17/522:45AUH - JNB
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R11 996
Sa 11/59:35JNB - AUH
3 stops16h 50mQatar Airways
Sa 18/522:45AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R12 052
Sa 11/513:35JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sa 18/58:10AUH - JNB
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R12 109
Sa 18/59:35JNB - AUH
3 stops16h 50mQatar Airways
Sa 8/623:45AUH - JNB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R12 146
Sa 11/513:35JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fr 17/52:05AUH - JNB
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R12 372
So 12/521:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
So 19/56:20AUH - JNB
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R12 861

United Arab Emirates 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for United Arab Emirates in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 589 570 searches and data were last updated on 29 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to United Arab Emirates in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Di 7/516:00JNB - DXB
2 stops14h 30mRwandAir
Do 30/51:50DXB - JNB
2 stops15h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 28/4R8 311
Fr 20/98:20JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 25mEthiopian Air
So 29/917:10DXB - JNB
1 stop28h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R8 461
Mi 22/58:50JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 10mSAUDIA
Do 23/511:10DXB - JNB
1 stop22h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 28/4R8 499
Di 28/516:00JNB - DXB
2 stops14h 30mRwandAir
Mo 3/61:50DXB - JNB
2 stops15h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 28/4R8 536
Do 15/88:20JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 25mEthiopian Air
Do 22/817:10DXB - JNB
1 stop28h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R8 555
Fr 11/108:20JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 25mEthiopian Air
Di 15/1017:10DXB - JNB
1 stop28h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R8 611

One-way flights to United Arab Emirates

Explore one-way flight options to United Arab Emirates for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 589 570 searches and data was last updated on 29 April 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to United Arab Emirates. Those seeking round-trip flights to United Arab Emirates should utilise the search form at the top of the page.
Di 7/51:15JNB - DXB
1 stop26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R4 945
So 5/521:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 45mEgypt Air
Deal found 28/4R4 945
Di 7/51:15JNB - DXB
1 stop26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R4 945

Direct flights to United Arab Emirates

Do 23/519:10JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Mi 29/54:05DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Deal found 28/4R11 056
So 28/722:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 00mEmirates
So 20/104:05DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Deal found 28/4R11 770
Do 15/813:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Do 22/814:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Deal found 28/4R12 503
So 30/622:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 00mEmirates
Sa 20/714:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Deal found 28/4R13 067
Di 25/619:10JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Di 2/714:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Deal found 28/4R13 519
Mi 19/613:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Mi 26/69:55DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 28/4R13 650
Mo 1/719:10JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Mo 8/714:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mSouth African
Deal found 28/4R13 669
Fr 20/913:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
So 29/914:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Deal found 28/4R13 801
Mi 22/522:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 00mSouth African
Do 23/514:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mSouth African
Deal found 27/4R13 876

Average price of flights to United Arab Emirates by month

Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to United Arab Emirates is currently R4 945 while a return flight costs R9 256. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to United Arab Emirates (average of R494). Flying to United Arab Emirates in December will prove the most costly (average of R623). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R10 680

February

R9 834

March

R9 439

April

R10 492

May

R9 288

June

R9 551

July

R11 093

August

R11 056

September

R10 774

October

R10 642

November

R10 454

December

R11 714

Peak season:

The United Arab Emirates has its peak tourism season between October and May, although a lot of travelers also visit the country from November through February. Prices on flights will probably be at their most expensive during the peak season, so keep in mind that you’ll have to do your admin well in advance if you want to see the country during the busiest and most tepid time of the year.

Off season:

The off tourism season of the United Arab Emirates falls between the months of June and September, which is also when temperatures tend to soar. This can be a perfect time to seize the opportunity of booking your cheap flights to the United Arab Emirates since a lot of hotels and airlines offer discounted rates.

Temperature and rainfall in United Arab Emirates by month

Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DXB

Temperature

18 - 35 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Arab Emirates, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to United Arab Emirates?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to United Arab Emirates. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

Hotels are usually fully booked months in advance in the United Arab Emirates, which means that before trying to find the ideal time to book your flights, you’ll have to determine which one of the seven emirates you want to visit. The cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai both host year-round, world-renowned cultural and sporting events, which can considerably impact the prices of flights and accommodation. Generally speaking, when you make your flight bookings to the United Arab Emirates, the best way of ensuring you’re landing a great deal is by doing your admin three or four months in advance of your traveling dates.

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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 April 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, RwandAir and Kenya Airways to United Arab Emirates. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7,9
Good
49 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7,9
Good
204 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7,8
Good
2 053 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7,7
Good
4 456 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Comprising of seven sheikdoms (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain) the United Arab Emirates is what most of us picture typical Arab countries to look like: crystal clear beaches lined by never-ending stretches of desert, but the difference with the United Arab Emirates is that it embraces western ideals while staying faithful to its traditions. By taking a cheap flight to the United Arab Emirates, you’ll be welcomed by a brilliant blend of the old and the new as you gaze upon glitzy shopping complexes that defend old souks and ancient cities, all waiting for travelers to come and explore the ‘Vegas of the East’!

How long is the flight to the United Arab Emirates?

Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi 8 hours, 10 minutes

Johannesburg to Dubai 8 hours, 15 minutes

Johannesburg to Sharjah 24 hours, 20 minutes

Which airlines operate flights to the United Arab Emirates?

Depending on where exactly you want to go in the United Arab Emirates, you’ll have to make a choice between a variety of different airways that all operate cheap flights to and from the UAE. Once you’ve narrowed down your options, you’ll likely see names such as JetBlue Airways, British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Jet Airlines coming up as the most popular carriers. Go ahead and compare the offerings from each of these airlines, not forgetting to compare them based on different dates, and then decide whether or not comfort or a more affordable price ranks higher on your traveling needs scale.

What is good to know if travelling to United Arab Emirates?

  • The capital of the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi. The city is renowned for its amazing parks and gardens, but if you’re traveling here make sure you get a glimpse of the rich history which can be explored in sites such as the Old Fort.
  • Dubai is the UAE’s shopping capital, which means that travelers that stop here have to check out the Mall of the Emirates, featuring an indoor ski arena, a palm tree-shaped man-made island, and the world’s only seven-star hotel! Check out this post for other great ways of exploring Dubai in a short time.
  • Sharjah is the third largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, and although not nearly as popular as Dubai or Abu Dhabi, it’s still a perfect place to submerge yourself in the culture and explore the beautifully restored old buildings.
  • How long is the flight to the United Arab Emirates?

    Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi 8 hours, 10 minutes Johannesburg to Dubai 8 hours, 15 minutes Johannesburg to Sharjah 24 hours, 20 minutes

  • Which airlines operate flights to the United Arab Emirates?

    Depending on where exactly you want to go in the United Arab Emirates, you’ll have to make a choice between a variety of different airways that all operate cheap flights to and from the UAE. Once you’ve narrowed down your options, you’ll likely see names such as JetBlue Airways, British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Jet Airlines coming up as the most popular carriers. Go ahead and compare the offerings from each of these airlines, not forgetting to compare them based on different dates, and then decide whether or not comfort or a more affordable price ranks higher on your traveling needs scale.

  • How to get from the airport to the city center?

    The United Arab Emirates has a very efficient public transport system, and getting from any one of the emirate airports to the centers of the city will be easy to do. All of the major airports have car hire companies based on site from which you’ll be able to rent a car. Alternatively, you can also choose to use any of the taxis (which are found in plentiful supply at all the airports). Taxi services are cheap and easy to use in the United Arab Emirates and can be very affordable if you’re looking at long-distance traveling.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to United Arab Emirates if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to United Arab Emirates on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to United Arab Emirates?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Algerie is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to United Arab Emirates.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in United Arab Emirates?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Arab Emirates. One-way flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport typically cost R1 126, while return flights cost around R1 119.

  • How much is a return flight to United Arab Emirates?

    A return flight to United Arab Emirates will typically cost around R217, however they can be found for as little as R217.

  • Where does the fastest flight to United Arab Emirates depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to United Arab Emirates, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Dubai Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Dubai Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Dubai Intl Airport?

    Yes. Dubai Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleep 'n Fly Sleep Lounge & Showers, B-Gates Terminal 3 - Transit Only is the closest property to Dubai Intl Airport (0,0 km away from Dubai Intl Airport).

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