Find flights
Deals
Airlines

R6 240+ Direct flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Dubai found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DXB
Apr 22 — Apr 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find flight deals to Dubai

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Dubai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Fri 3/419:10
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 15m
Emirates
Thu 9/423:20
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 20/3R9 862
Sat 18/422:20
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 00m
Emirates
Thu 30/423:20
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 19/3R9 879
Mon 6/410:05
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Thu 9/423:20
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 21/3R9 930
Sun 12/410:05
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Thu 16/44:05
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 18/3R9 998
Thu 23/410:05
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Mon 27/423:20
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 20/3R10 253
Mon 6/410:05
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Mon 13/414:25
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 22/3R10 287
Tue 12/522:20
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 00m
Emirates
Tue 19/54:05
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 18/3R10 304
Wed 24/610:05
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 10m
Emirates
Wed 1/79:55
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 20/3R10 457
Mon 4/519:10
JNB
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 15m
Emirates
Mon 11/59:55
DXB
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 20/3R10 610

Best time to book a flight to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the slider to find non-stop flights to Dubai within your budget. Price data is based on user searches made on Cheapflights. Over the past seven days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 23 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare direct flights to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/5

9:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

R9 862

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

13:30-23:40

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sun 12/4

4:05-10:15

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 270

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/4

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 270

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

19:10-5:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 13/5

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 287

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/7

9:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

R10 389

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

19:10-5:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/8

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 763

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

13:30-23:40

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/8

4:05-10:15

Nonstop8h 10m

R11 035

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

19:10-5:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 7/5

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

R12 429
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

22:20-8:20

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/4

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

R12 429

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

9:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

R12 429

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/3

Showing 1-10 of 22 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 23 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,South African, andEtihad Airways to the United Arab Emirates 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
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
South African
7,5
Good
58 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 429 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
975 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
300 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

FAQ about direct flights to Dubai

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Dubai to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Dubai?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Dubai will cost users approximately R29 769. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Dubai, you can expect to pay around R66 885.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Dubai?

    At the moment, Emirates, South African offer direct flights to Dubai. Emirates is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Dubai.

  • How long is a direct flight to Dubai?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Dubai to last approximately 8h 31m on average. The quickest direct flight to Dubai at this time departs from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (8h 00m), while the longest leaves from Cape Town (9h 20m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to Dubai?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Dubai, February is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Dubai, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to Dubai?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Dubai is Cape Town. A return direct flight from Cape Town to Dubai typically costs around R133 717.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Direct flights to United Arab Emirates

Book a non-stop flight to one of these popular destinations located in United Arab Emirates.
Direct flights to Abu Dhabi

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.