Cheap flights from Durban to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R7 400
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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — DXB
Feb 3 — Feb 101
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Durban to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 January 2026.
Mon 26/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Sat 31/110:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/1R10 895
Mon 26/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Tue 3/210:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/1R10 944
Sun 25/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Sun 8/210:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/1R10 961
Tue 13/117:45DUR - DXB
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/117:10DXB - DUR
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R10 977
Sat 17/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Sat 24/110:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/1R11 175
Mon 26/112:25DUR - DXB
2 stops20h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 31/111:55DXB - DUR
2 stops25h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/1R11 224
Thu 5/219:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Wed 11/210:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/1R11 356
Mon 2/29:10DUR - DXB
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/213:10DXB - DUR
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R11 422
Thu 2/418:40DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Thu 9/410:15DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 3/1R11 587
Sat 17/18:30DUR - DXB
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/117:10DXB - DUR
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1R11 702
Thu 5/218:40DUR - DXB
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/217:10DXB - DUR
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R12 081
Best flights from Durban to Dubai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Durban to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 January 2026.
Wed 11/219:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Wed 18/210:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/1R10 895
Mon 26/112:25DUR - DXB
2 stops20h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 31/111:55DXB - DUR
2 stops25h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/1R11 224
Mon 2/29:10DUR - DXB
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/213:10DXB - DUR
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R11 422
Mon 26/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Tue 3/210:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/1R10 944
Sat 17/18:30DUR - DXB
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/117:10DXB - DUR
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1R11 702
Sun 25/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Sun 8/210:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 3/1R10 961
Sat 17/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Sat 24/110:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/1R11 175
Mon 16/27:00DUR - DXB
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/210:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R12 378
Thu 5/27:00DUR - DXB
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/210:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R12 378
Sun 25/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/24:10DXB - DUR
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R12 460
Thu 2/417:00DUR - DXB
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/410:15DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R12 460
Direct flights from Durban to Dubai
Explore direct flight options from Durban to Dubai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 4 January 2026.
Mon 26/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Sat 31/110:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/1R10 895
Mon 26/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Tue 3/210:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/1R10 944
Sun 25/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Sun 8/210:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/1R10 961
Sat 17/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Sat 24/110:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/1R11 175
Thu 5/219:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Wed 11/210:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/1R11 356
Thu 2/418:40DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Thu 9/410:15DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 3/1R11 587
Thu 5/219:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Tue 10/210:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mEmirates
Deal found 3/1R12 658
Fri 12/618:40DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Mon 15/610:15DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 1/1R12 724
Wed 28/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Wed 11/210:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mSouth African
Deal found 2/1R12 955
Mon 2/219:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/210:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R20 075
Last-minute flights from Durban to Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Durban to Dubai. Data last updated 4 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 11/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Wed 14/123:25DXB - DUR
1 stop11h 15mSouth African
Deal found 3/1R13 186
Sun 11/119:20DUR - DXB
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/14:25DXB - DUR
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R13 927
Tue 13/117:45DUR - DXB
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/117:10DXB - DUR
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R10 977
Tue 13/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Thu 15/110:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mSouth African
Deal found 2/1R12 971
One-way flights from Durban to Dubai
Search for one-way flight options from Durban to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 January 2026.
Sun 11/121:20DUR - DXB
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1R7 400
Sun 11/119:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Deal found 2/1R8 192
Find flight deals from Durban to Dubai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) to Dubai (DXB). 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 4 January 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Durban to Dubai 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 4 January 2026.
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DurbanDubai
DUR - DXB
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Wed 11/2
19:10-5:25
Nonstop8h 15m
Dubai Intl
Wed 18/2
10:40-17:10
Nonstop8h 30m
R10 895
DurbanDubai
DUR - DXB
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Mon 26/1
19:10-5:25
Nonstop8h 15m
Dubai Intl
Tue 3/2
10:40-17:10
Nonstop8h 30m
R10 944
DurbanDubai
DUR - DXB
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sun 25/1
19:10-5:25
Nonstop8h 15m
Dubai Intl
Sun 8/2
10:40-17:10
Nonstop8h 30m
R10 961
DurbanDubai
DUR - DXB
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sat 17/1
19:10-5:25
Nonstop8h 15m
Dubai Intl
Sat 24/1
10:40-17:10
Nonstop8h 30m
R11 175
DurbanDubai
DUR - DXB
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Mon 26/1
12:25-10:25
2 stops20h 00m
Dubai Intl
Sat 31/1
11:55-10:55
2 stops25h 00m
R11 224
DurbanDubai
DUR - DXB
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Mon 2/2
9:10-3:50
2 stops16h 40m
Dubai Intl
Mon 9/2
13:10-22:30
2 stops35h 20m
R11 422
DurbanDubai
DUR - DXB
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sat 17/1
8:30-4:10
2 stops17h 40m
Dubai Intl
Sat 24/1
17:10-7:15
2 stops16h 05m
R11 702
DurbanDubai
DUR - DXB
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Mon 16/2
7:00-23:40
1 stop14h 40m
Dubai Intl
Mon 23/2
10:40-17:10
Nonstop8h 30m
R12 378
DurbanDubai
DUR - DXB
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Thu 5/2
7:00-23:40
1 stop14h 40m
Dubai Intl
Wed 11/2
10:40-17:10
Nonstop8h 30m
R12 378
DurbanDubai
DUR - DXB
DURDXB
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sun 25/1
19:10-5:25
Nonstop8h 15m
Dubai Intl
Sat 7/2
4:10-14:00
1 stop11h 50m
R12 460
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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Dubai
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Dubai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Durban to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Durban to Dubai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 38 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Dubai?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Dubai (average of R7 549). Flying from Durban to Dubai in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 609). 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 DUR to DXB?
Find hourly flight availability from Durban to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 January 2026.
When flying from Durban to Dubai, 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 Durban to Dubai
Explore weekly flight availability from Durban to Dubai. 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 4 January 2026.
The most flights from DUR to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Durban to Dubai delayed?
About 3% of weekly flights between Durban and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Durban to Dubai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Durban to Dubai flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Durban to Dubai?
Share of one-stop return flights from Durban to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 95% of one-stop itineraries from Durban to Dubai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Durban to Dubai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Durban to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 568.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Durban to Dubai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Durban to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 03m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Durban to Dubai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Durban to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 4 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, South African, andQatar Airways
from Durban to Dubai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Durban to Dubai?
You will need to book a flight from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl if you want to fly from Durban to Dubai. At least 5 different airlines have flights from King Shaka Intl (DUR) to Dubai Intl (DXB) on a regular basis. There are 3 flights to Dubai from the Durban airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DUR to DXB to be around 8h 15m.
How popular is this Durban to Dubai flight route?
The Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl flight path was viewed by 25 147 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Durban to Dubai?
Airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways fly from Durban to Dubai in about 8h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 45m. The distance between Durban and Dubai is about 6621 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Dubai round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Durban to Dubai is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 537 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Emirates, starting at R7 955 and R9 779 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durban to Dubai one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R5 037 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from R6 597 and Emirates from R6 832 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Durban to Dubai?
Consider Condor (78%), Emirates (78%) or South African (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Durban to Dubai.
What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Dubai?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Durban to Dubai? While on average our users pay R48 072, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R6 780. The most popular route (Durban King Shaka Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around R9 675.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Durban to Dubai?
The most popular stopover on flights from Durban to Dubai is Doha. Durban to Dubai flights stop in Maputo the next most.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Durban to Dubai flights?
Flights departing from Durban and landing in Dubai stopover in Nairobi least frequently. Johannesburg is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Durban to Dubai.
Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Dubai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Durban to Dubai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Dubai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Dubai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to Dubai 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 Durban to Dubai?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Dubai (average of R7 549). Flying from Durban to Dubai in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 609). 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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