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Cheap flights from Middle East to South Africa from R5 116

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
Mar 19 — Mar 261
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Middle East to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Middle East to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 14 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 636

One-way from

R5 116

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 433

Good round-trip deal

R13 854 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 318 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/3-12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 55m total
  • Middle East to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • Middle East to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R17 043 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 022 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Middle East to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Middle East to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 March 2025.

Sat 29/35:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/48:20JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/3R8 636
Thu 27/36:55DXB - JNB
1 stop30h 00mKenya Airways
Sat 12/41:15JNB - DXB
1 stop26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/3R8 654
Wed 19/34:00DXB - JNB
2 stops12h 55mAir Tanzania
Sun 23/313:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 00mAir Tanzania
Deal found 14/3R9 938
Wed 19/321:15SHJ - JNB
1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 23/313:20JNB - SHJ
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/3R9 993
Thu 13/323:00DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 17/313:20JNB - DXB
1 stop19h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/3R10 158
Sat 15/35:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/313:20JNB - DXB
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R10 304
Fri 21/36:55DXB - DUR
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/37:50DUR - DXB
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R10 873
Sat 27/122:50SHJ - JNB
1 stop30h 20mEgyptair
Sun 4/121:45JNB - SHJ
1 stop26h 05mEgyptair
Deal found 14/3R11 129
Mon 24/34:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/413:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/3R11 606
Thu 20/311:50DXB - DUR
2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 26/311:55DUR - DXB
2 stops20h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/3R11 643
Wed 19/35:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 9/413:00CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/3R11 808
Tue 6/520:05TLV - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 19/59:50JNB - TLV
1 stop24h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R12 248

Find flights from Middle East to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Middle East 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 14 March 2025.

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Depart

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 29/3

5:40-20:00

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/4

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

R8 636

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/3

6:55-16:00

1 stop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

12:10-23:25

1 stop33h 15m

R8 654

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Thu 12/6

21:25-16:10

1 stop20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

20:40-9:55

1 stop11h 15m

R10 011

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/4

4:00-12:30

2 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

13:30-2:30

1 stop11h 00m

R10 286

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/4

0:55-10:55

1 stop12h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

13:55-11:40

1 stop19h 45m

R10 359

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 24/3

4:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/4

13:50-4:10

1 stop12h 20m

R11 606

DubaiDurban

DXB - DUR

DXBDUR

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/4

0:55-20:10

2 stops21h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 20/4

6:00-5:25

2 stops21h 25m

R11 643

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/4

23:20-17:15

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

13:00-11:40

1 stop20h 40m

R11 863

Tel AvivJohannesburg

TLV - JNB

TLVJNB

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Tue 6/5

20:05-8:20

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

9:50-11:00

1 stop24h 10m

R12 248

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 20/4

6:55-22:15

2 stops17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

5:45-23:25

2 stops39h 40m

R12 670

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Best time to book a flight from Middle East to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Middle East to South Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Middle East to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Middle East to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 ME to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Middle East 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 14 March 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Middle East to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Middle East 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 14 March 2025.

The most flights from 0ME 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 (4 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 14 March 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 202 reviews
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Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 202 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 202 reviews
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Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 320 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 202 reviews
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Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 564 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 202 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 546 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 202 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Middle East 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Middle East to South Africa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R5 116 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R5 391 and Air Tanzania from R5 849 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Middle East 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 Middle East to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Middle East to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Middle East to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 Middle East to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Middle East 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 14 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR5 992AverageR12 160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SAUDIACheapestR6 960AverageR7 667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 556AverageR13 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 595AverageR12 026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 751AverageR15 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR7 993AverageR11 066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 475AverageR12 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR8 837AverageR12 543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR8 930AverageR20 315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 216AverageR19 305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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