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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to South Africa from R5 454

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
Dec 24 — Dec 312
2 travellers

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R9 965

One-way from

R5 454
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 31/1-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 30m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 45m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Wed 25/126:55DXB - JNB
2 stops19h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 30/1217:15JNB - DXB
2 stops34h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R10 418
Wed 25/121:50DXB - JNB
1 stop15h 50mRwandAir
Fri 10/116:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 18/12R11 850
Thu 26/1217:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/18:20JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R12 447
Sun 22/124:00DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mAir Tanzania
Fri 27/1213:55JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 35mAir Tanzania
Deal found 18/12R14 151
Wed 25/1216:05DXB - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/128:20JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R14 169
Wed 25/124:10DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Fri 10/122:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop7h 55mSouth African
Deal found 18/12R15 890
Wed 25/126:55DXB - CPT
3 stops32h 40mKenya Airways
Mon 30/1214:30CPT - DXB
3 stops37h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R16 977
Tue 31/124:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 14/113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12R18 553
Wed 25/121:55DXB - JNB
2 stops33h 30mAir France
Mon 30/1219:40JNB - DXB
2 stops26h 21mAir France
Deal found 19/12R19 097
Wed 25/1217:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/15:45CPT - DXB
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R19 151
Tue 24/124:10DXB - CPT
1 stop18h 30mSouth African
Fri 10/16:40CPT - DXB
1 stop20h 25mSouth African
Deal found 17/12R20 003
Tue 24/124:10DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Wed 1/113:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R20 093

Find flights from Dubai to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to South Africa 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 19 December 2024.

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DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 31/1

4:00-12:55

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

13:55-2:30

1 stop10h 35m

R9 965

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/1

6:55-7:40

2 stops26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/1

12:10-5:45

1 stop15h 35m

R9 983

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 16/2

5:40-20:00

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/2

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

R10 056

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/3

16:20-7:10

1 stop16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

21:45-15:00

1 stop15h 15m

R10 309

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/2

5:40-20:00

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

13:20-10:20

1 stop19h 00m

R10 418

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 28/2

5:20-14:40

1 stop11h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

13:20-3:50

1 stop12h 30m

R10 617

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/1

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R11 415

DubaiPort Elizabeth

DXB - PLZ

DXBPLZ

Dubai Intl

Sat 18/1

6:55-8:05

2 stops27h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 24/1

10:20-5:45

2 stops17h 25m

R11 668

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/1

4:10-10:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

22:20-8:15

Nonstop7h 55m

R13 535

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/1

4:10-10:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

13:25-23:45

Nonstop8h 20m

R14 803

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to South Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Dubai to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R119). 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 DXB to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

When flying from Dubai to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to South Africa. 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from DXB to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways and RwandAir from Dubai to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

South African
7,8
Good
66 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to South Africa. 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 from for flights from Dubai to South Africa?

    Located just 10,9 km from the city centre, Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Dubai.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to South Africa 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 454. Ethiopian Air flights start at R5 943 while deals on Egyptair start at R6 142 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Dubai to South Africa are Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl and Dubai Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl.

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

    While on average a flight from Dubai to South Africa is generally R25 977, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R10 829. When looking at the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R9 023 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Dubai to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of R119). 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 7 airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to South Africa. 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 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR8 509AverageR11 385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 563AverageR12 471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 771AverageR12 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 932AverageR12 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR10 225AverageR11 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR11 415AverageR16 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 096AverageR19 168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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