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Cheap flights from Durban to the United Arab Emirates from R6 993

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — DXB
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Durban to United Arab Emirates

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Cheapest flights from Durban to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Mon 10/812:05
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 24/823:00
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops13h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R10 498
Mon 16/1112:25
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops13h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/1122:25
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops14h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R10 531
Fri 21/812:05
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 20/923:25
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops13h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R10 711
Sun 20/912:05
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sat 26/913:15
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops23h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R10 858
Mon 1/618:40
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Mon 8/610:15
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 14/4R10 891
Fri 21/818:40
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Sun 20/910:15
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 12/4R10 940
Sat 30/518:40
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Sat 6/610:15
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 15/4R10 973
Sun 28/612:05
DUR
-
DXB
2 stops13h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/713:15
DXB
-
DUR
2 stops23h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R11 006
Thu 28/518:40
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Thu 4/610:15
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 13/4R11 022
Sun 31/518:40
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Sun 7/610:15
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 16/4R11 039
Sun 20/918:40
DUR
-
DXB
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Sat 26/910:15
DXB
-
DUR
Nonstop8h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 12/4R11 120

Find flight deals from Durban to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durban to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 498

One-way from

R6 993

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 792

Good round-trip deal

R12 500 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 791 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/8-24/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Durban to United Arab Emirates
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 30/5
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 20m total
  • Durban to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R8 130 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 383 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Durban King Shaka Intl to United Arab Emirates.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Durban King Shaka Intl to United Arab Emirates.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Durban to United Arab Emirates 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 17 April 2026.
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DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 1/6

18:40-5:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 8/6

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

R10 891

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/5

7:00-23:40

1 stop14h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/6

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

R12 742

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 1/6

18:40-5:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sat 13/6

23:20-10:40

1 stop13h 20m

R12 742

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 15/6

7:00-11:40

2 stops26h 40m

Dubai Intl

Fri 19/6

13:15-10:35

2 stops23h 20m

R13 037

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 22/8

18:40-5:00

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 18/12

10:40-17:10

Nonstop8h 30m

R13 282

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 15/6

7:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 19/6

10:15-16:35

Nonstop8h 20m

R14 396
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 30/5

18:40-5:00

Nonstop8h 20m

R6 993

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 27/4

17:10-3:30

Nonstop8h 20m

R7 108

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 14/5

18:40-5:00

Nonstop8h 20m

R7 828

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 30/4

17:10-3:30

Nonstop8h 20m

R8 041

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Best time to book a flight from Durban to United Arab Emirates

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to United Arab Emirates from Durban with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to the United Arab Emirates

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to United Arab Emirates?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to United Arab Emirates (average of R5 716). Flying from Durban to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 512). 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 DUR to AE?

Find hourly flight availability from Durban to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 April 2026.

When flying from Durban to United Arab Emirates, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Durban to the United Arab Emirates delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between Durban and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 119 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Durban to the United Arab Emirates flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Durban to the United Arab Emirates flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways from Durban to the United Arab Emirates. 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
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durban to United Arab Emirates. 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 Durban to United Arab Emirates?

    If you book a flight to United Arab Emirates from Durban, you will be flying from King Shaka Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is located 29,2 km from the centre of Durban.

  • How popular is this Durban to United Arab Emirates flight route?

    The Durban King Shaka Intl to United Arab Emirates flight path was viewed by 18 746 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Durban to United Arab Emirates?

    Departing from Durban to United Arab Emirates will take you 8h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6621 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durban to United Arab Emirates one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 321. However, be on the lookout for offers from South African and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Durban to United Arab Emirates for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Durban to United Arab Emirates?

    Consider Emirates (59%), Condor (58%) or South African (58%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Durban to United Arab Emirates.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durban to United Arab Emirates?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R6 600. While the most popular route (Durban King Shaka Intl - Dubai Intl) can be booked for R10 498 on average, our data indicates R45 462 when flying from Durban to United Arab Emirates.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to United Arab Emirates that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to United Arab Emirates flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durban to United Arab Emirates?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to United Arab Emirates.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to United Arab Emirates?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to United Arab Emirates 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 Durban to United Arab Emirates?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to United Arab Emirates (average of R5 716). Flying from Durban to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 512). 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 3 airlines flying from Durban to United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Durban to United Arab Emirates. 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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 405AverageR10 169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 044AverageR12 213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR12 311AverageR13 641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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