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Cheap flights from South Africa to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R5 255

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
Jan 30 — Feb 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 31 December 2025.

Wed 31/1223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop27h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/35:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12R11 574
Wed 31/1214:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 13/117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12R12 921
Wed 31/1223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/10:10DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R13 087
Wed 31/1223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/11:50DXB - JNB
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R13 785
Wed 31/1214:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop21h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12R14 035
Wed 31/1222:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop7h 55mSouth African
Wed 7/14:10DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Deal found 30/12R14 051
Wed 31/1217:00JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 7/12:20DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/12R14 134
Wed 31/128:20JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/12R14 317
Wed 31/1223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12R14 384
Wed 31/1223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/15:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12R14 983
Wed 31/1217:50DUR - DXB
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/14:25DXB - DUR
2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R16 047
Wed 31/1216:45DUR - DXB
1 stop25h 40mSouth African
Thu 8/110:40DXB - DUR
Nonstop8h 30mSouth African
Deal found 29/12R16 063

Find 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 31 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 495

One-way from

R5 255

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 388

Good round-trip deal

R11 870 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 680 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R9 936 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 250 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Dubai Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Dubai Intl.
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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 31 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

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Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

14:30-4:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/1

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R9 811

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

9:00-2:55

2 stops15h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/2

17:10-8:20

2 stops17h 10m

R10 958

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

12:35-3:50

1 stop13h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fri 20/2

22:50-17:25

1 stop20h 35m

R10 975

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

14:20-5:45

1 stop13h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/3

6:55-6:00

1 stop25h 05m

R10 975

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 28/1

19:10-5:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/2

10:40-17:10

Nonstop8h 30m

R10 992

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 992

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

R11 008

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

14:25-5:45

1 stop13h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 27/1

2:20-13:35

1 stop13h 15m

R11 091

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

14:35-4:35

2 stops36h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 18/6

0:55-13:45

2 stops14h 50m

R11 108

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

13:50-2:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 25/2

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

R11 175

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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
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Dubai (average of R5 088). Flying from South Africa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 747). 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 31 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to Dubai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 27 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Dubai flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings 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 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 31 December 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Dubai delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between South Africa and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Dubai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Dubai flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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 31 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, RwandAir, andSouth African 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
RwandAir
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
South African
7,5
Good
50 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
923 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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 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.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Dubai?

    Departing from South Africa to Dubai will take you 11h 40m. The distance from South Africa to Dubai is about 6408 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 R4 474. Egyptair flights start at R4 752 while deals on Air Tanzania start at R4 950 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Dubai, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl, Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl or Durban King Shaka Intl - Dubai Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Dubai?

    Before booking your flight to Dubai from South Africa, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (82%), South African (82%), Condor( 79%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R6 331. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for R7 682 on average, our data indicates R27 828 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Dubai (average of R5 088). Flying from South Africa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 747). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Dubai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 014AverageR10 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR6 769AverageR7 108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 320AverageR10 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR7 604AverageR11 513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 615AverageR9 358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR7 707AverageR8 837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR8 080AverageR9 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 412AverageR10 696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR9 069AverageR9 962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 450AverageR12 645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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