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Cheap flights from South Africa to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R4 938

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
Feb 9 — Feb 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 10 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 736

One-way from

R4 938

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R10 091

Good round-trip deal

R11 704 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 602 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 55m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 40m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R8 474 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 855 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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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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 10 January 2026.

Wed 22/414:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 29/45:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R8 736
Wed 29/422:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/517:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/1R8 753
Wed 8/414:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 14/44:25DXB - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R8 819
Wed 14/123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/14:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R8 836
Thu 15/113:45JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 11/311:55DXB - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/1R8 852
Mon 12/114:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 13/317:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R8 869
Mon 4/522:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/517:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R8 885
Thu 15/113:45JNB - DXB
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/16:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1R8 902
Wed 14/114:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R8 984
Wed 1/722:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/717:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R9 001
Thu 15/113:45JNB - DXB
1 stop19h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 19/15:20DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/1R9 067
Wed 11/323:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/34:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R9 100

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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 10 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Dubai that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/5

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R8 753

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/3

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R8 902

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

14:30-2:55

1 stop10h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 6/5

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R9 116

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

22:50-2:55

1 stop26h 05m

Dubai Intl

Thu 11/6

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R9 149

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 11/5

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R9 727

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 11/5

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R9 744

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:00-4:10

1 stop27h 10m

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/2

5:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

R10 173

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

14:25-0:30

2 stops32h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/3

6:55-13:35

2 stops32h 40m

R10 305

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

18:50-5:05

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/2

10:10-16:35

Nonstop8h 25m

R10 487

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

9:00-2:55

2 stops15h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/4

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

R10 636

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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.
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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 054). Flying from South Africa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 670). 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 10 January 2026.

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 3 January 2026.

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 10 January 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to DXB are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 10 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, 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
3 464 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
3 464 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
3 702 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
938 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
288 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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 12h 45m. The distance from South Africa to Dubai is about 7640 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 449. Egyptair flights start at R4 720 while deals on Air Tanzania start at R4 917 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 (72%), South African (72%), Condor( 71%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R6 281. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for R7 597 on average, our data indicates R27 691 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 054). Flying from South Africa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 670). 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 10 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR5 974AverageR10 388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR6 719AverageR7 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 271AverageR9 963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR7 552AverageR11 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 564AverageR9 296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR7 654AverageR8 769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR8 013AverageR8 936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 351AverageR10 609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR9 007AverageR9 894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 384AverageR12 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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