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Cheap flights from Middle East to South Africa from R4 548

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
Jul 3 — Jul 101
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Middle East to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Middle East to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 28 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 276

One-way from

R4 548

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 717

Good round-trip deal

R13 653 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 320 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/8-27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • Middle East to South Africa
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Middle East to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 922 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 274 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Middle East to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Middle East to South Africa.

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Cheapest flights from Middle East to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Middle East to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 June 2025.

Mon 11/84:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 27/814:30JNB - SHJ
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/6R8 276
Mon 11/80:30SHJ - JNB
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 19/820:25JNB - SHJ
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/6R8 740
Sat 2/84:40JED - CPT
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 16/815:25CPT - JED
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/6R8 829
Tue 15/76:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Mon 21/712:10JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/6R8 918
Sun 29/61:50DXB - JNB
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Fri 4/716:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 27/6R8 954
Sun 24/817:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 28/822:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/6R9 738
Tue 19/813:15DXB - JNB
2 stops27h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 26/813:55JNB - DXB
1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/6R9 881
Fri 19/124:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Sat 3/114:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 27/6R9 988
Mon 24/1119:30JED - CPT
1 stop16h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 3/1218:55CPT - JED
1 stop29h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/6R9 988
Mon 28/73:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/814:35CPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/6R10 684
Mon 30/611:45RUH - CPT
1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 14/713:00CPT - RUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/6R10 809
Mon 11/817:10DXB - CPT
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/817:35CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6R11 130

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Middle East 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 28 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Middle East to South Africa that are best for you.

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Middle East

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Depart

Return

Price

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Mon 11/8

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

14:30-3:25

1 stop10h 55m

R8 276

JeddahCape Town

JED - CPT

JEDCPT

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 2/8

4:40-14:35

1 stop10h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/8

15:25-2:40

1 stop10h 15m

R8 829

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 15/7

6:55-0:25

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

12:10-4:35

1 stop14h 25m

R8 918

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/8

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R8 954

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 6/8

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

R9 132

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 19/8

13:15-14:20

2 stops27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

13:55-10:15

1 stop18h 20m

R9 881

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Wed 9/7

0:30-2:20

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

20:25-9:55

1 stop11h 30m

R9 935

JeddahCape Town

JED - CPT

JEDCPT

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 24/11

19:30-10:30

1 stop16h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

18:55-1:50

1 stop29h 55m

R9 988

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 12/8

4:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

14:15-2:30

2 stops34h 15m

R10 131

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 28/7

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/8

14:35-2:10

1 stop10h 35m

R10 684

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Best time to book a flight from Middle East to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Middle East to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Middle East to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Middle East 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 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 28 June 2025.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Middle East 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 28 June 2025.

The most flights from 0ME to ZA0 are scheduled on a Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 28 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAir France 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.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 R4 548 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R5 065 and RwandAir from R5 262 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Middle East to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Middle East 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Middle East to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 140AverageR12 266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 388AverageR11 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 540AverageR15 055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 629AverageR13 375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
EgyptairCheapestR7 775AverageR10 313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 232AverageR12 027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR8 290AverageR11 437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search RwandAir flights
EmiratesCheapestR8 687AverageR19 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 012AverageR18 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 355AverageR19 573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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