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Cheap flights from South Africa to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R4 869

JNB — DXB
Oct 5 — Oct 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Dubai

Tue 29/912:10 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sat 3/100:55 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 31/8R9 323
Fri 4/917:00 -
1 stop10h 25m
Mon 7/90:55 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 31/8R9 339
Thu 24/917:00 -
1 stop28h 25m
Sun 27/90:55 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 31/8R9 355
Tue 15/91:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Wed 23/96:45 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 2/9R9 371
Mon 14/912:10 -
1 stop15h 15m
Sun 20/96:45 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 2/9R9 387
Fri 11/917:00 -
1 stop10h 25m
Thu 17/90:55 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 2/9R9 403
Mon 14/912:10 -
1 stop15h 15m
Sat 19/96:45 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 4/9R9 419
Sun 20/91:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Tue 20/100:55 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 3/9R9 435
Sat 3/101:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Fri 16/100:55 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 2/9R9 451
Fri 16/101:15 -
1 stop25h 20m
Fri 23/100:55 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 4/9R9 483
Fri 2/1012:10 -
1 stop15h 15m
Sun 4/100:55 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 4/9R9 499
Thu 15/1019:10 -
2 stops14h 30m
Thu 22/1023:25 -
2 stops13h 10m
Deal found 31/8R10 089

Find flight deals from South Africa to Dubai

Round-trip from

R9 323

One-way from

R4 869

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 642

Good round-trip deal

R11 014 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 916 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 29/9-3/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 20m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 794 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

20:55-10:15

1 stop11h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 885

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

14:05-21:25

1 stop29h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 981

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

20:55-11:40

1 stop12h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 045

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

14:05-10:15

1 stop18h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 124

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

19:30-11:40

1 stop14h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 492

DurbanDubai

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 3/10

18:55-21:25

2 stops24h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 587

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

1:15-5:25

1 stop26h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 619

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

13:15-21:25

1 stop30h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 619

DurbanDubai

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 29/9

19:10-21:25

2 stops24h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 731

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

17:00-5:45

1 stop10h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 258

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Dubai

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Dubai (average of R9 850). Flying from South Africa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 643). 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?

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 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Dubai

The most flights from ZA0 to DXB are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Dubai delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between South Africa and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 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 in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Dubai is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Dubai flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways 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
3 655 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
South African
7,6
Good
64 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
326 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 8h 10m. 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 298. Egyptair flights start at R4 493 while deals on Air Tanzania start at R4 567 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 Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - 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 (88%), South African (88%), Condor( 83%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R5 871. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl) can be booked for R10 472 on average, our data indicates R49 993 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Dubai (average of R9 850). Flying from South Africa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 643). 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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Alternative routes for South Africa to Dubai

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Dubai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR5 762AverageR6 699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 122AverageR8 982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR7 508AverageR8 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapestR7 813AverageR8 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR8 002AverageR10 864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 121AverageR10 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 525AverageR9 986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 069AverageR10 857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 940AverageR11 236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapestR11 130AverageR13 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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