Cheap flights from Durban to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R5 433

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — DXB
Mar 10 — Mar 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday 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 8 February 2026.

Sat 7/319:10
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 15m
Emirates
Mon 16/310:40
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 6/2R10 385
Mon 9/219:10
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 15m
Emirates
Tue 24/210:40
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 7/2R10 465
Sun 12/418:40
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Sat 18/410:15
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 6/2R10 577
Fri 3/49:45
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/41:50
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R10 690
Sun 22/319:10
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 15m
Emirates
Sun 29/310:15
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 5/2R10 706
Wed 20/514:45
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops19h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 25/52:00
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops37h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2R10 722
Thu 12/220:20
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/217:10
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R10 914
Sat 7/219:10
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 15m
Emirates
Fri 20/210:40
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 6/2R10 946
Wed 20/518:40
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Tue 26/510:15
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 4/2R11 090
Sun 16/818:40
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Fri 11/1210:40
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 5/2R11 138
Tue 31/310:20
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/417:10
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R11 411
Thu 30/412:05
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 16/523:25
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops13h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2R11 491

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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 385

One-way from

R5 433

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 561

Good round-trip deal

R11 548 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 203 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 7/3-16/3
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 45m total
  • Durban to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 25m total
  • Durban to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R7 488 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 233 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl.

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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 8 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durban to Dubai that are best for you.

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Durban

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Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 7/3

19:10-5:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/3

10:40-17:10

Nonstop8h 30m

R10 385

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 24/2

19:10-5:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/3

10:40-17:10

Nonstop8h 30m

R10 465

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 12/4

18:40-5:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sat 18/4

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

R10 577

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 3/4

9:45-8:30

2 stops20h 45m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

1:50-7:15

2 stops31h 25m

R10 690

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 22/3

19:10-5:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sun 29/3

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

R10 706

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 20/5

14:45-12:20

2 stops19h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 25/5

2:00-13:15

2 stops37h 15m

R10 722

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 31/3

10:20-2:55

2 stops14h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/4

17:10-7:15

2 stops16h 05m

R11 411

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 30/4

12:05-11:40

2 stops21h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/5

23:25-10:35

2 stops13h 10m

R11 491

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/3

19:10-5:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/3

4:10-17:30

1 stop15h 20m

R11 795

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 25/2

12:25-3:50

2 stops13h 25m

R5 465

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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Dubai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to Dubai

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 6 February 2026.

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 89 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 340). Flying from Durban to Dubai in April is currently the most expensive (average of R9 408). 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 8 February 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.

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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 8 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andSouth African 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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durban to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 3 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?

  • How long is the flight from Durban to Dubai?

    Airlines like Emirates fly from Durban to Dubai in about 8h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Durban and Dubai is about 6621 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Dubai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Durban to Dubai is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 935 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and South African, starting at R9 599 and R11 784 round-trip. Qatar Airways is 29% 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 R4 250 on South African. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R4 913 and Emirates from R6 649 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Durban to Dubai?

    Consider Condor (77%), Emirates (77%) or South African (77%) 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 R44 429, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R6 592. The most popular route (Durban King Shaka Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around R4 519.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Durban to Dubai?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Durban to Dubai flights?

  • 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 340). Flying from Durban to Dubai in April is currently the most expensive (average of R9 408). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 935AverageR10 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 599AverageR10 965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR11 784AverageR13 269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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