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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to South Africa from R5 237

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
May 1 — May 81
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dubai to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 26 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 879

One-way from

R5 237

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 446

Good round-trip deal

R14 863 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 087 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 31/8-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 26/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 55m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 128 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 248 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to South Africa.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to South Africa.
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 April 2025.

Sun 31/80:55DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 30/91:15JNB - DXB
1 stop26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/4R8 879
Sun 4/51:50DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Fri 9/516:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 26/4R8 917
Sat 10/519:00DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 10mEgyptair
Wed 14/521:45JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 26/4R8 954
Mon 26/54:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Fri 30/514:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 26/4R9 104
Fri 9/54:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 16/514:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R9 236
Fri 6/61:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/614:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R11 282
Sun 8/61:50DXB - PLZ
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/68:35PLZ - DXB
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R11 394
Mon 26/54:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/614:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R12 296
Sun 1/61:50DXB - CPT
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/69:25CPT - DXB
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R12 389
Wed 30/45:50DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 30/613:55JNB - DXB
1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R12 708
Mon 12/54:25DXB - MQP
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/57:15MQP - DXB
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R12 708
Mon 23/623:25DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 7/713:00CPT - DXB
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4R12 990

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to South Africa 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 26 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to South Africa that are best for you.

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Dubai

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/8

0:55-15:50

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

1:15-5:25

1 stop26h 10m

R8 879

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/5

19:00-7:10

1 stop14h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

21:45-15:00

1 stop15h 15m

R8 954

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 26/5

4:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

14:15-2:30

1 stop10h 15m

R9 104

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/5

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R9 123

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/5

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

14:30-2:55

1 stop10h 25m

R9 236

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/6

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

14:15-2:30

1 stop10h 15m

R11 282

DubaiPort Elizabeth

DXB - PLZ

DXBPLZ

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/6

1:50-8:00

2 stops32h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 16/6

8:35-8:30

2 stops21h 55m

R11 394

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 26/5

4:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

14:35-4:10

1 stop11h 35m

R12 296

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/6

1:50-20:30

2 stops20h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

9:25-8:30

2 stops21h 05m

R12 389

DubaiNelspruit

DXB - MQP

DXBMQP

Dubai Intl

Mon 12/5

4:25-7:55

2 stops29h 30m

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Fri 16/5

7:15-2:55

2 stops17h 40m

R12 708

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Dubai to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 DXB to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 April 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 4% on flights from Dubai to South Africa by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to South Africa flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to South Africa. 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 26 April 2025.

The most flights from DXB to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 26 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and ASKY from Dubai to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
ASKY
7,5
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 560 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to South Africa. 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 from for flights from Dubai to South Africa?

    Located just 10,9 km from the city centre, Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Dubai.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 237. Ethiopian Air flights start at R5 369 while deals on RwandAir start at R5 556 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Dubai to South Africa are Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl, Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Dubai Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl.

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

    While on average a flight from Dubai to South Africa is generally R35 277, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R10 030. When looking at the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay R11 000 for that flight.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to South Africa.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to South Africa 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 Dubai to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Dubai to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 7 airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa

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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 776AverageR12 297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 672AverageR12 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 962AverageR12 299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 808AverageR13 095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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RwandAirCheapestR11 246AverageR15 761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR12 456AverageR17 165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 590AverageR19 518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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