How long is the flight from Middle East to South Africa?

RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, and Egyptair can get you from Middle East to South Africa in just under 17h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h. Middle East and South Africa are separated by a distance of 6294 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 Middle East to South Africa one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R2 308 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R2 324 and Egyptair from R3 598 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).

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Middle East to South Africa?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Middle East 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.

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Find flight deals from Middle East to South Africa

Round-trip from	R7 973
One-way from	R4 965
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 031
Good round-trip deal	R13 749 or less
Good one-way deal	R10 230 or less

Ethiopian Air
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28h 25m total
Middle East to South Africa

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17h 45m total
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Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 9/11

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-2:00

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Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Thu 5/11

4:25-13:30

1 stop11h 05m

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Wed 31/12

0:00-2:00

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DohaJohannesburg

DOH Doha Hamad Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Doha Hamad Intl

Mon 16/11

17:40-8:25

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DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Mon 16/11

22:25-15:35

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DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Dubai Intl

Sun 8/11

2:20-15:50

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0:00-2:00

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DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Dubai Intl

Tue 17/11

6:55-0:25

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0:00-2:00

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R5 277

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Dubai Intl

Sun 29/11

2:20-15:50

1 stop15h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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0:00-2:00

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DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Dubai Intl

Sun 1/11

6:55-15:50

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0:00-2:00

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MedinaJohannesburg

MED Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Wed 28/10

10:45-8:25

2 stops22h 40m

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Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 507

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Dubai Intl

Thu 31/12

1:50-2:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

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R5 672

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Middle East to South Africa (average of R12 034). Flying from Middle East to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 421). 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 ME to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Middle East to South Africa as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Middle East to South Africa

The most flights from 0ME to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How often are flights from Middle East to South Africa delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Middle East and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Middle East to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Middle East to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Qatar Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Middle East to South Africa is 88 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways from Middle East to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 680 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 680 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 680 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

South African

7,7

Good

65 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 680 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Qatar Airways

7,3

Good

3 709 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 680 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 547 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 680 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Ethiopian Air

7,1

Good

1 044 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 680 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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How long is the flight from Middle East to South Africa?
RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, and Egyptair can get you from Middle East to South Africa in just under 17h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h. Middle East and South Africa are separated by a distance of 6294 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 Middle East to South Africa one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R2 308 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R2 324 and Egyptair from R3 598 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Middle East to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Middle East to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Middle East to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Middle East to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Middle East to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Middle East 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 Middle East to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Middle East to South Africa (average of R12 034). Flying from Middle East to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 421). 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 9 airlines flying from Middle East to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
RwandAir	CheapestR5 132	AverageR8 157	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR5 384	AverageR15 196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 802	AverageR12 467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR6 607	AverageR12 294	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Royal Jordanian	CheapestR6 793	AverageR10 954	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Royal Jordanian flights
Emirates	CheapestR7 540	AverageR16 602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR7 595	AverageR9 204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 028	AverageR12 807	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR11 717	AverageR16 127	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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

Find hourly flight availability from Middle East 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 20 October 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Middle East to South Africa as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Middle East to South Africa

The most flights from 0ME to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How often are flights from Middle East to South Africa delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Middle East and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Middle East to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Middle East to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Qatar Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Middle East to South Africa is 88 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways from Middle East to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Middle East to South Africa?

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Middle East to South Africa?

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

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

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