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Cheap flights from Durban to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R6 000

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — DXB
Jul 16 — Jul 231
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 468

One-way from

R6 000

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R12 888

Good round-trip deal

R14 322 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 396 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 12/9-19/9
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 40m total
  • Durban to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • Durban to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 885 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 127 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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.

Find flight deals from Durban to Dubai

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 11 July 2025.

Fri 12/918:40DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Fri 19/910:15DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 9/7R11 468
Wed 23/78:40DUR - DXB
2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/717:10DXB - DUR
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7R11 503
Fri 12/912:05DUR - DXB
2 stops13h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 19/923:20DXB - DUR
2 stops13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/7R11 539
Wed 10/1216:00DUR - DXB
2 stops19h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 14/1215:00DXB - DUR
2 stops24h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7R12 213
Sat 19/718:40DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Sat 26/710:15DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Deal found 10/7R13 829
Fri 24/1018:40DUR - DXB
2 stops19h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 30/1017:10DXB - DUR
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/7R14 042

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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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durban to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

Durban

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 12/9

18:40-5:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 19/9

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

R11 468

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 23/7

8:40-2:55

2 stops16h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/7

17:10-7:55

2 stops16h 45m

R11 503

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 12/9

12:05-3:25

2 stops13h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 19/9

23:20-10:35

2 stops13h 15m

R11 539

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 10/12

16:00-13:30

2 stops19h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sun 14/12

15:00-13:30

2 stops24h 30m

R12 213

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 3/10

18:40-5:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/10

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

R13 882

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 24/10

18:40-15:45

2 stops19h 05m

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/10

17:10-7:40

2 stops16h 30m

R14 042

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 31/8

12:05-11:40

2 stops21h 35m

R6 000

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 3/8

14:45-12:20

1 stop19h 35m

R7 296

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 31/8

18:40-5:00

Nonstop8h 20m

R7 456

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 8/8

6:25-2:30

2 stops18h 05m

R7 953

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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from Durban with our price prediction graph.
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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 27 June 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 64 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Dubai (average of R535). Flying from Durban to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R741). 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 11 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Durban to Dubai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durban to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Durban to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Durban to Dubai flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 11 July 2025.

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).

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 11 July 2025.
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.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 6 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?

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Durban to Dubai is Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R11 468 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at R11 539 and R12 213 round-trip. Emirates is 6% 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 R6 000 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R7 296 and Emirates from R7 456 one-way.

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

    Consider Emirates (97%), South African (97%) or Condor (96%) 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 R59 395, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R7 365. The most popular route (Durban King Shaka Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around R11 468.

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

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Johannesburg travellers tend to visit Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium more than anywhere else. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium can be visited by traveling about 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Those on a stopover in Johannesburg in need of a car hire can book one at Johannesburg OR Tambo for about R390.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Dubai (average of R535). Flying from Durban to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R741). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 117AverageR11 881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 505AverageR11 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 223AverageR11 741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 836AverageR13 236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 202AverageR13 673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 180AverageR15 126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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