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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Dubai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 April 2026.

Sat 30/519:10

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 15m

Emirates

Sat 6/614:25

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 3/4R10 381

Tue 5/513:30

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Tue 12/54:05

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 4/4R10 431

Wed 6/522:20

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 00m

Emirates

Wed 13/59:55

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 5/4R10 448

Wed 3/613:30

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Wed 10/623:20

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 7/4R10 515

Mon 25/522:20

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 00m

Emirates

Fri 5/623:20

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 4/4R10 583

Fri 29/522:20

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 00m

Emirates

Wed 10/614:25

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 4/4R10 600

Fri 15/522:20

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 00m

Emirates

Fri 22/523:20

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 6/4R10 617

Thu 18/622:20

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 00m

Emirates

Wed 19/89:55

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 6/4R10 633

Thu 23/422:20

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 00m

Emirates

Mon 27/423:20

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 4/4R10 650

Fri 24/422:20

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 00m

Emirates

Fri 1/523:20

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 5/4R10 701

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Thu 28/5

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 431

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

19:10-5:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/5

4:05-10:15

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 465

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 13/5

9:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

R10 465

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

13:30-23:40

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/6

23:20-5:30

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 617

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

22:20-8:20

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/8

9:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

R10 633

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

22:20-8:20

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/5

23:20-5:30

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 701

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/7

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 869

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

22:20-8:20

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/8

9:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

R11 139

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/7

23:20-5:30

Nonstop8h 10m

R11 341

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 27/5

4:05-10:15

Nonstop8h 10m

R11 982

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 4/4

Showing 1-10 of 23 resultsSorted by cheapest first

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Dubai

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.

8,1

Very Good

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?

8,1

Very Good

8,1

Very Good

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?

7,6

Good

8,1

Very Good

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?

7,3

Good

8,1

Very Good

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?

7,2

Good

8,1

Very Good

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?

6,8

Okay

8,1

Very Good

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

How much are direct flights to Dubai?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Dubai will cost users approximately R37 319. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Dubai, you can expect to pay around R52 737.
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 33m 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 Durban. A return direct flight from Durban to Dubai typically costs around R25 696.

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