Cheap flights to Dubai

Most popular in	December	High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest in	November	Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average price	R8866	Price for this month
Cheapest price	R7488	From Cape Town to Dubai

Cheapest prices for Dubai flights by month

January

R9562

February

R9263

March

R8866

April

R8752

May

R7885

June

R9335

July

R9320

August

R8965

September

R8297

October

R8383

November

R7487

December

R10230

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Dubai is November. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

When is the best time to fly to Dubai?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

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Base

Price	6019 - 9963 ZAR
Temperature	74.8 - 106.5 °F
Rainfall	0 - 8.1 mm

Peak season:

Dubai’s winter, which spans from December through March, is its peak tourism season since temperatures are cooler than those prominent in the hot summers. You may find that flight prices are at their most expensive during this time of the year, but it may be well worth flying to Dubai during the peak season if you’re planning on doing a lot of outdoor sightseeing.

Off season:

Flight prices may be lower from June through September, which is when Dubai experiences its summer. Don’t be put off by scorching temperatures if you want to take advantage of the great flight rates during the off season though: almost all buildings in Dubai are air conditioned, and they even have an indoor ski center to accommodate adrenaline junkies in the heat of summer!

When is the best time to book flights to Dubai?

Depending on what exactly you’re looking to see and experience during your time in Dubai, there may be various times ideal for flying here. If you’re a shopaholic of sorts, the best time to fly to Dubai would be early January so that you’ll get to experience the Dubai Shopping Festival. Golf fans might want to consider flying to Dubai during the month of February so that they’ll have the opportunity of attending the Dubai Desert Classic world class golfing event. If you’re just a tourists looking to land the cheapest flight deals to Dubai however, your best shot would be by booking a flight to Dubai for the months of June or July.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Dubai?

At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Dubai. Saturday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

Flights at midday are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Dubai. Flights in the morning are usually the most expensive.

It is said to be one of the most sophisticated, glamorous, and spectacular urban destinations in the world and Dubai definitely aims to keep its reputation up! The city has morphed from being a small Gulf trading center to being one of the most futuristic locations tourists can visit these days. From the towering Burj Khalifa to the captivating Palm Jumeirah Island, the excellent restaurants to the extravagant themed shopping malls, Dubai is arguably the world’s most iconic 21st-century tourist destination!

How long is the flight to Dubai?

Johannesburg to Dubai                       8 hours, 10 minutes
Durban to Dubai                                 8 hours, 20 minutes
Cape Town to Dubai                           9 hours, 25 minutes

Which airlines operate flights to Dubai?

When it comes to selecting an airline to use for your trip to Dubai, there are quite a few options available to you. Aegean Airlines, Jet Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Air India, and Air Algerie are but five of the various major airlines all operating cheap flights to and from Dubai. You can compare flight prices from each of these airlines and then consider whether more onboard comfort or an economy price tag ranks higher for your flight needs, which will then help you determine the ideal carrier for your travels.

How to get from the airport to the city center?

The Dubai International Airport is located 4.6 kilometers outside of the city center. You can easily get to the heart of the city by using the Dubai Metro bus services. Alternatively, you may also make use of one of the other buses or the various taxis parked outside of the arrival terminals at the airport. Keep in mind that you should also enquire with the hotel you are staying with to find out whether they offer a complimentary shuttle service from the airport to their premises.