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Cheap flights from South Africa to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R5 411

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
May 2 — May 91
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Dubai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Dubai flight deals. Data was last updated 27 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 602

One-way from

R5 411

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 568

Good round-trip deal

R13 164 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 436 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 20m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 50m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R13 904 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 840 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Dubai Intl.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 April 2025.

Mon 26/514:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/64:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R8 602
Fri 9/514:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania
Mon 12/54:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 26/4R8 825
Mon 5/521:45JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 10mEgyptair
Tue 13/519:00DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 26/4R8 900
Sun 12/1017:00JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 20/106:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4R9 441
Fri 9/516:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Sun 11/51:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 26/4R9 926
Tue 1/713:55JNB - DXB
1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 6/711:45DXB - JNB
1 stop30h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R10 617
Mon 5/521:45JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/50:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R11 064
Sun 1/613:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/617:10DXB - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R11 064
Mon 2/613:00CPT - DXB
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 10/623:20DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R11 195
Wed 4/612:05DUR - DXB
2 stops21h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 10/623:20DXB - DUR
2 stops13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R11 195
Thu 5/623:30CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 11/60:55DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4R11 251
Tue 17/621:40DUR - DXB
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/617:10DXB - DUR
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R11 531

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 27 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

14:30-4:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/6

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 602

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

14:15-2:30

1 stop10h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 12/5

4:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

R8 825

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

21:45-3:55

1 stop28h 10m

Dubai Intl

Tue 13/5

5:20-7:20

1 stop28h 00m

R8 900

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

17:00-5:25

1 stop10h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/10

6:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

R9 441

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sun 11/5

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R9 926

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

13:55-10:15

1 stop18h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/7

11:45-16:10

1 stop30h 25m

R10 617

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

13:50-4:10

1 stop12h 20m

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/6

17:10-13:45

1 stop22h 35m

R11 064

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

14:15-2:30

1 stop10h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/6

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R11 120

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/6

12:05-11:40

2 stops21h 35m

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/6

23:20-10:35

2 stops13h 15m

R11 195

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

23:30-23:25

1 stop21h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/6

0:55-22:10

1 stop23h 15m

R11 251

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Dubai

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Dubai (average of R535). Flying from South Africa 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 ZA to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 27 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to Dubai in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Dubai?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa 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 27 April 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 27 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from South Africa to Dubai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai from South Africa?

    Most people fly into Dubai Intl (DXB) if they book a flight to Dubai from South Africa. Dubai Intl is conveniently located just 10,9 km from Dubai’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Dubai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 411. Air Tanzania flights start at R5 542 while deals on Egyptair start at R6 027 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Dubai?

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Dubai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R7 554. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for R8 508 on average our data indicates R51 774 when flying from South Africa to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Dubai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Dubai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Dubai (average of R535). Flying from South Africa 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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Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 745AverageR11 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 644AverageR12 651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SAUDIACheapestR7 309AverageR8 019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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RwandAirCheapestR7 644AverageR9 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 204AverageR11 213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 488AverageR10 633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 619AverageR12 135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 526AverageR13 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR10 136AverageR12 061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air MauritiusCheapestR10 176AverageR11 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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