Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Durban to Dubai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Durban to Dubai flights typically cost between R11 736 and R14 214 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 438 on Emirates (Sept 22-Sept 29).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 97% of one-stop itineraries from Durban to Dubai on Cheapflights.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Durban to Dubai flights typically cost between R11 736 and R14 214 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R11 438 on Emirates (Sept 22-Sept 29).

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 266.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 55m.

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m.

Question 6

How popular is this Durban to Dubai flight route?

Accepted Answer

The Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl flight path was viewed by 33 762 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Durban to Dubai is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R8 034 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Emirates, starting at R8 416 and R9 309 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

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 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Durban to Dubai

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 12

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Question 13

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Durban to Dubai? While on average our users pay R61 658, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R7 166. The most popular route (Durban King Shaka Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around R11 104.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Consider Condor (97%), Emirates (97%) or South African (97%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Durban to Dubai.

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Durban to Dubai.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular stopover on flights from Durban to Dubai is Johannesburg. Durban to Dubai flights stop in Doha the next most.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from Durban and landing in Dubai stopover in Nairobi least frequently. Maputo is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Durban to Dubai.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 R451.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Saturday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 21

How far in advance should I book a flight from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

To save up to 22% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 54 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Durban to Dubai from R12 334 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R13 739 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to Dubai from Durban average R12 356. You can even find prices in October for less than R12 356, as users have found deals to Dubai from as low as R9 066. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Dubai from Durban. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 25%.

Question 23

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUR to DXB?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

What airports do I use to fly from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 26

How can I find direct flights from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Dubai.

Question 27

Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Durban to Dubai. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 29

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Durban to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Durban to Dubai by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights find flights from Durban to Dubai with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Dubai from Durban shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 31

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Durban to Dubai become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	R11 438
One-way from	R7 432
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R13 124
Good round-trip deal	R13 405 or less
Good one-way deal	R7 941 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR8 034	AverageR11 759	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 416	AverageR10 982	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR9 309	AverageR11 795	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 735	AverageR13 100	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR12 165	AverageR13 578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
South African	CheapestR13 145	AverageR14 972	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

Cheap flights from Durban to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R7 432

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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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 Wednesday and return on a Monday

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