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Cheap flights from South Africa to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R5 544

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
Dec 23 — Dec 301
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R8 496

One-way from

R5 544
13/1-4/2
  • 13/1-4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 15m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2024.

Wed 25/1216:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Sun 29/121:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 17/12R8 532
Thu 26/128:20JNB - DXB
1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop28h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R10 386
Tue 24/129:05DUR - DXB
2 stops17h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/14:25DXB - DUR
2 stops15h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R11 520
Tue 31/1217:00JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways
Thu 9/12:00DXB - JNB
1 stop31h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/12R12 439
Sat 28/1213:55JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 35mAir Tanzania
Sun 29/124:00DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 17/12R12 529
Wed 25/1213:55JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R12 655
Wed 25/1212:55DUR - DXB
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/11:50DXB - DUR
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12R13 591
Sun 22/1213:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Mon 13/14:10DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Deal found 16/12R14 941
Tue 31/128:05DUR - DXB
2 stops38h 25mKenya Airways
Thu 9/16:55DXB - DUR
2 stops33h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/12R15 013
Tue 24/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 30/124:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R15 859
Tue 24/1218:25CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mSouth African
Mon 30/123:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mSouth African
Deal found 17/12R15 931
Wed 25/1221:45JNB - DXB
1 stop19h 15mEgyptair
Sun 12/116:20DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 17/12R16 093

Find flights from South Africa to Dubai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Dubai 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

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JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/1

8:20-2:10

1 stop15h 50m

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/2

0:35-13:10

1 stop14h 35m

R8 496

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

14:35-2:55

1 stop10h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 28/3

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R8 532

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/1

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/3

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R8 568

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

1:15-0:30

1 stop21h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 25/1

6:55-16:00

1 stop11h 05m

R10 044

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/1

13:10-23:25

1 stop32h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 26/3

10:00-11:25

1 stop27h 25m

R10 440

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/1

13:50-4:10

1 stop12h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 21/3

17:10-13:00

1 stop21h 50m

R10 674

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

5:50-3:50

2 stops20h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/2

5:20-17:25

1 stop14h 05m

R10 782

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

18:50-5:05

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/1

4:10-10:25

Nonstop8h 15m

R10 872

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/1

23:00-0:30

1 stop23h 30m

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/3

2:00-16:40

2 stops16h 40m

R10 998

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 9/2

8:15-2:55

2 stops16h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sat 15/2

4:25-21:00

2 stops18h 35m

R11 430

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Dubai

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Dubai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Dubai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Dubai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Dubai (average of R516). Flying from South Africa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R644). 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 DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Dubai as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Dubai. 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 18 December 2024.

The most flights from ZA0 to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated 18 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air, RwandAir and Kenya Airways from South Africa to Dubai 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
3 412 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

South African
7,8
Good
65 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 606 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 798 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai from South Africa?

    Most people fly into Dubai Intl (DXB) if they book a flight to Dubai from South Africa. Dubai Intl is conveniently located just 10,9 km from Dubai’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Dubai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 544. Qatar Airways flights start at R5 706 while deals on RwandAir start at R5 832 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Dubai?

    When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Dubai, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl, Durban King Shaka Intl - Dubai Intl or Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Dubai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R7 650. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for R7 542 on average our data indicates R37 033 when flying from South Africa to Dubai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Dubai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Dubai 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 Dubai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Dubai (average of R516). Flying from South Africa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R644). 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 South Africa to Dubai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Dubai. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapestR6 947AverageR7 411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 298AverageR10 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR7 616AverageR9 253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 957AverageR9 607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 112AverageR11 180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 189AverageR9 763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR9 002AverageR12 006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 350AverageR10 910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR9 924AverageR11 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR12 442AverageR15 190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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