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R4 803+ Cheap flights to Middle East

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— DXB
May 8 — May 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Middle East in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Middle East
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Middle East. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 April 2026.

Wed 1/714:30
JNB
-
JED
1 stop11h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/74:40
JED
-
JNB
1 stop9h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/4R7 988
Sat 9/59:45
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 16/510:45
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R8 021
Fri 12/69:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 19/610:45
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R8 038
Fri 26/69:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop15h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/717:35
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R8 089
Fri 26/69:50
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop15h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 30/617:35
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R8 106
Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop12h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/715:20
JED
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R8 106
Wed 8/79:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop17h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 25/73:10
JED
-
JNB
1 stop30h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R8 122
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/519:00
JED
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R8 173
Wed 20/59:45
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 26/54:30
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R8 224
Fri 22/59:45
JNB
-
DOH
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 29/54:30
DOH
-
JNB
1 stop28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R8 257
Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop12h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 4/75:40
JED
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R8 257
Wed 24/69:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop12h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/719:00
JED
-
JNB
1 stop14h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R8 274

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Find the latest flights to Middle East in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 8 April 2026.

Return from

R8 325

One-way from

R4 803

Popular in

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Average price

R10 549
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/7-4/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Middle East
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R488 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R177 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

9:50-9:30

1 stop22h 40m

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 30/6

4:30-8:20

1 stop28h 50m

R8 375

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-16:40

1 stop29h 50m

Doha Hamad Intl

Fri 19/6

17:35-8:20

1 stop15h 45m

R8 392

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

9:50-3:55

1 stop17h 05m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 18/7

5:40-8:20

1 stop27h 40m

R8 527

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

9:50-16:10

1 stop29h 20m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 23/6

5:40-8:20

1 stop27h 40m

R8 813

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

9:50-16:50

1 stop30h 00m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Fri 12/6

15:05-8:20

1 stop18h 15m

R8 915

JohannesburgTel Aviv

JNB - TLV

JNBTLV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

9:50-11:20

1 stop24h 30m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Thu 25/6

1:20-8:20

1 stop32h 00m

R8 915

JohannesburgDoha

JNB - DOH

JNBDOH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

9:45-9:30

1 stop22h 45m

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 2/6

4:30-8:20

1 stop28h 50m

R9 201

JohannesburgAmman

JNB - AMM

JNBAMM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

9:45-11:00

1 stop24h 15m

Amman Queen Alia Intl

Thu 28/5

2:35-8:15

1 stop30h 40m

R9 353

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 26/5

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R9 757

JohannesburgMuscat

JNB - MCT

JNBMCT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

17:50-0:25

1 stop28h 35m

Muscat Seeb

Wed 27/5

1:25-10:30

1 stop35h 05m

R10 852

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Middle East

How long is the flight to Middle East?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Middle East takes 14 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Middle East from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Middle East?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Middle East. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Middle East should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Middle East

The most flights from Johannesburg to Middle East are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Middle East?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Middle East are Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From R7 931
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 760
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R8 533
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R6 093

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Middle East?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Middle East are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Egyptair.

Rainfall in Middle East by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Middle East ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Middle East when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Middle East by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Middle East, 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Middle East?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Middle East in the last few years. This data was updated on 8 April 2026.
The most popular places in Middle East to fly to are United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel and Jordan.

Reviews of airlines servicing Middle East

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Middle East. 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 Middle East. Reviews last updated 8 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Middle East, such as Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 558 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 558 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 558 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 558 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 558 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 428 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 558 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
999 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 558 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

FAQs about flying to Middle East

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Middle East if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Middle East on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Middle East?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Middle East.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East. One-way flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl typically cost R520, while return flights cost around R867.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around R11 163, however they can be found for as little as R5 987.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Middle East depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Middle East, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Dubai Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Dubai Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Dubai Intl?

    Yes. Dubai Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleep 'n Fly Sleep Lounge, B-Gates Termi is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0,0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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