How long is the flight from Dubai to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Dubai to South Africa in 12h 45m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, or RwandAir to get the fastest option. The distance between Dubai and South Africa is about 6408 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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 R4 896. Ethiopian Air flights start at R7 049 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R7 605 one-way.

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.

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).

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

The most popular flight routes from Dubai to South Africa are Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl and Dubai Intl - Sun City Resort Pilansberg.

What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to South Africa?

While on average a flight from Dubai to South Africa is generally R12 675, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R10 144. When looking at the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R8 473 for that flight.

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

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Dubai to South Africa consider choosing Emirates(74%), South African(74%) or Condor(74%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

Users have found that flying from Dubai to South Africa on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 40% by booking at least 58 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Dubai to South Africa within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R9 914.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to South Africa from Dubai average R11 686. You can even find prices in March for less than R11 686, as users have found deals to South Africa from as low as R8 021. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to South Africa from Dubai. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 25%.

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.

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.

R4 896+ Flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to South Africa

Round-trip from	R8 473
One-way from	R4 896
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R11 754
Good round-trip deal	R13 722 or less
Good one-way deal	R10 186 or less

Kenya Airways
9/2-23/2
2 total stops
39h 45m total
Dubai to South Africa

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Kenya Airways
25/9
1 total stop
19h 30m total
Dubai to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R7 205 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 670 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 15 September 2025.

Tue 30/90:55DXB - JNB

1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways

Sat 11/1017:00JNB - DXB

1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R8 473

Mon 6/1017:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Fri 10/1014:30JNB - DXB

1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R8 490

Mon 27/102:20DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 35mKenya Airways

Mon 3/111:35JNB - DXB

1 stop20h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R8 612

Sun 5/101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Thu 9/103:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 15/9R8 629

Sat 20/90:55DXB - JNB

1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways

Tue 23/91:25JNB - DXB

1 stop26h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R8 646

Wed 29/102:20DXB - JNB

1 stop15h 30mKenya Airways

Thu 6/111:35JNB - DXB

1 stop20h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R8 664

Wed 1/106:55DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways

Sun 12/1017:00JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R8 681

Sat 27/96:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Tue 30/91:25JNB - DXB

1 stop20h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R8 785

Sat 15/116:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Tue 25/1112:05JNB - DXB

1 stop15h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R8 803

Wed 1/100:55DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways

Sat 11/101:25JNB - DXB

1 stop26h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R8 872

Thu 9/100:55DXB - JNB

1 stop25h 30mKenya Airways

Mon 20/1017:00JNB - DXB

1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R8 907

Sat 27/91:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Mon 13/1016:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 14/9R8 959

Best flights from Dubai to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Mon 6/1017:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Fri 10/1014:30JNB - DXB

1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R8 490

Thu 1/16:55DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways

Mon 5/117:00JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R8 941

Thu 9/101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Fri 17/103:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 14/9R8 959

Mon 27/102:20DXB - PLZ

2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/118:35PLZ - DXB

2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 303

Fri 13/322:25DXB - CPT

1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways

Sun 22/318:55CPT - DXB

1 stop14h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9R11 494

Sat 27/91:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Sat 11/103:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 14/9R8 959

Sat 7/34:10DXB - PLZ

1 stop29h 25mSouth African

Tue 10/318:05PLZ - DXB

1 stop27h 35mSouth African

Deal found 12/9R18 473

Thu 12/314:25DXB - MQP

1 stop19h 30mEmirates

Sun 15/317:20MQP - DXB

1 stop12h 55mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R18 699

Sat 27/91:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Fri 10/103:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 14/9R8 959

Thu 2/101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Mon 13/1016:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 14/9R8 959

Thu 30/1017:10DXB - CPT

2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 6/1113:50CPT - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R11 355

Wed 29/106:55DXB - DUR

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/118:10DUR - DXB

2 stops14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R11 372

Direct flights from Dubai to South Africa
Explore direct flight options from Dubai to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Thu 2/1014:40DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Sun 12/1022:20JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Deal found 15/9R12 466

Wed 29/1010:10DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mEmirates

Wed 5/1113:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 14/9R12 709

Tue 28/1023:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Tue 4/1110:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Deal found 13/9R12 865

Wed 15/1014:40DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Sun 19/1022:20JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Deal found 15/9R12 900

Fri 10/109:55DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 20mEmirates

Sat 18/1010:05JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 14/9R13 091

Wed 29/1023:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Sun 2/1118:50JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 14/9R13 160

Mon 6/1014:40DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Mon 13/1013:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 13/9R13 178

Wed 1/1014:40DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Sat 11/1010:05JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 13/9R13 369

Wed 12/1114:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Sun 16/1110:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Deal found 13/9R13 612

Mon 29/923:20DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Fri 3/1022:20JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Deal found 15/9R13 629

Mon 9/24:10DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Mon 23/218:50JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 13/9R13 820

Thu 5/34:10DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Thu 19/313:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 14/9R13 924

Last-minute flights from Dubai to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to South Africa. Data last updated 15 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 20/90:55DXB - JNB

1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways

Tue 23/91:25JNB - DXB

1 stop26h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R8 646

Sat 27/96:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Tue 30/91:25JNB - DXB

1 stop20h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R8 785

Sat 27/91:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Fri 10/1016:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 14/9R8 959

Tue 30/90:55DXB - JNB

1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways

Sat 11/1017:00JNB - DXB

1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R8 473

Wed 1/106:55DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways

Sun 12/1017:00JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R8 681

Wed 1/100:55DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways

Sat 11/101:25JNB - DXB

1 stop26h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R8 872

Sun 5/101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Thu 9/103:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 15/9R8 629

Mon 6/1017:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Fri 10/1014:30JNB - DXB

1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R8 490

Thu 9/100:55DXB - JNB

1 stop25h 30mKenya Airways

Mon 20/1017:00JNB - DXB

1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R8 907

Fri 10/106:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Fri 17/101:25JNB - DXB

1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R8 803

Mon 27/102:20DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 35mKenya Airways

Mon 3/111:35JNB - DXB

1 stop20h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R8 612

Wed 29/102:20DXB - JNB

1 stop15h 30mKenya Airways

Fri 7/1112:05JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R8 664

One-way flights from Dubai to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Dubai to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Thu 25/96:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R4 896

Tue 28/106:55DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/9R4 931

Sat 13/1217:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R5 087

Sat 4/106:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/9R5 122

Thu 13/111:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 14/9R5 261

Tue 18/116:55DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R5 278

Sun 16/111:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 14/9R5 295

Sat 20/90:55DXB - JNB

1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R5 591

Sun 21/923:20DXB - JNB

1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9R5 764

Sun 16/114:25DXB - DUR

2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R5 920

Mon 9/24:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R7 049

Fri 26/917:10DXB - CPT

2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R7 153

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 6/10

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

14:30-4:10

1 stop11h 40m

R8 490

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/1

6:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/1

17:00-5:45

1 stop10h 45m

R8 941

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/10

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/10

3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

R8 959

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/9

1:50-2:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

R8 959

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/9

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

R8 959

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/10

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R8 959

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 29/9

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R8 959

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 8/12

1:50-2:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

R8 976

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 30/9

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

R8 976

DubaiPort Elizabeth

DXB - PLZ

DXBPLZ

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/10

2:20-19:00

2 stops18h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 4/11

8:35-0:30

2 stops37h 55m

R11 303

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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?

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?

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, South African, andQatar Airways from Dubai to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

South African

7,6

Good

44 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

861 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

280 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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.
How long is the flight from Dubai to South Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from Dubai to South Africa in 12h 45m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, or RwandAir to get the fastest option. The distance between Dubai and South Africa is about 6408 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
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 R4 896. Ethiopian Air flights start at R7 049 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R7 605 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl and Dubai Intl - Sun City Resort Pilansberg.
What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to South Africa?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Dubai to South Africa consider choosing Emirates(74%), South African(74%) or Condor(74%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to South Africa?
While on average a flight from Dubai to South Africa is generally R12 675, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R10 144. When looking at the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R8 473 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Tanzania	CheapestR7 192	AverageR10 841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR8 003	AverageR11 673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 334	AverageR11 021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	CheapestR8 514	AverageR9 856	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 071	AverageR12 143	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 475	AverageR16 185	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	CheapestR13 611	AverageR17 955	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to South AfricaExplore 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 15 September 2025.

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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 15 September 2025.