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Cheap flights from Middle East to South Africa from R4 664

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TLV — JNB
Jul 9 — Jul 161
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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 434

One-way from

R4 664

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 851

Good round-trip deal

R11 875 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 145 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
  • 26/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Middle East to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 593 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 100 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 4 July 2025.

Mon 11/84:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 27/814:30JNB - SHJ
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/7R8 434
Sun 31/80:55DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 14/91:25JNB - DXB
1 stop25h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/7R8 837
Mon 7/71:50DXB - JNB
1 stop15h 30mRwandAir
Sat 12/716:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 3/7R8 889
Tue 5/817:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 21/822:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R8 925
Tue 16/90:30SHJ - JNB
2 stops15h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 2/1013:55JNB - SHJ
1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7R8 977
Thu 2/104:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Mon 6/1014:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 4/7R9 521
Thu 2/105:50DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 6/1016:50JNB - DXB
2 stops15h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/7R9 626
Fri 8/83:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 23/813:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R10 345
Sat 16/84:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 21/813:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R10 923
Wed 2/721:40RUH - CPT
1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 14/713:00CPT - RUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/7R10 941
Mon 11/817:10DXB - CPT
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/817:50CPT - DXB
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7R10 941
Sat 9/811:45DXB - CPT
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 30/813:00CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/7R10 958

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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 4 July 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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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 434

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/8

0:55-15:50

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

1:25-4:35

1 stop25h 10m

R8 837

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/8

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

R8 925

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 18/8

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R8 977

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Tue 16/9

0:30-14:20

2 stops15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

13:55-4:10

1 stop12h 15m

R8 977

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/10

4:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

14:15-2:30

1 stop10h 15m

R9 521

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/10

5:50-16:10

1 stop12h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

16:50-10:15

2 stops15h 25m

R9 626

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 8/8

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/8

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R10 345

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/8

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/8

13:50-2:55

1 stop11h 05m

R10 923

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 11/8

17:10-20:45

2 stops29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/8

17:50-15:45

2 stops19h 55m

R10 941

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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 4 July 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.

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 4 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andSWISS 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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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.

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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 664 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from R4 944 and RwandAir from R5 050 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.

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    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.

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    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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Top 10 airlines flying from Middle East to South Africa

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 4 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 019AverageR11 914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 263AverageR11 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 412AverageR14 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 500AverageR12 995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR7 643AverageR10 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 091AverageR11 811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR8 539AverageR18 169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR8 598AverageR9 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search RwandAir flights
South AfricanCheapestR13 774AverageR18 212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search South African flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 027AverageR19 241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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