Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 253. Kenya Airways flights start at R5 657 while deals on Air Tanzania start at R5 727 one-way.

Question 2

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

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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.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Dubai

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The most flights from ZA0 to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Question 5

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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.

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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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Dubai?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R6 634. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for R7 853 on average our data indicates R54 628 when flying from South Africa to Dubai.

Question 9

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

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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: Condor (96%), South African (91%), Emirates( 91%).

Question 10

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

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The most popular airlines flying from South Africa to Dubai are Air France, Emirates and Ethiopian Air. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 11

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

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Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 4% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Dubai at least 18 days early can save you up to 8% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 18 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Dubai for as little as R10 734 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R12 140 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 13

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to Dubai from South Africa average R10 595. You can even find prices in October for less than R10 595, as users have found deals to Dubai from as low as R7 379. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Dubai from South Africa. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 19%.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 15

What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai from South Africa?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Dubai?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Dubai from South Africa today with Cheapflights!

Question 20

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

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from South Africa to Dubai.

Question 21

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

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from South Africa to Dubai, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 22

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

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Dubai from South Africa today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	R8 837
One-way from	R5 253
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R10 524
Good round-trip deal	R12 430 or less
Good one-way deal	R7 686 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
RwandAir	CheapestR7 189	AverageR8 964	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 571	AverageR10 910	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR7 723	AverageR10 559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR8 034	AverageR12 041	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Egyptair	CheapestR8 085	AverageR9 349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR8 940	AverageR11 794	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR8 974	AverageR10 404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Emirates	CheapestR9 122	AverageR13 607	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 320	AverageR11 915	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Mauritius	CheapestR9 582	AverageR10 557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights

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