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JNB — DXB
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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What to know about flights from South Africa

Discover essential information about flights departing from South Africa, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the South Africa airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

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AED 216 or less

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AED 84 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Thu 24/416:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Tue 29/401:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 20/2AED 1,568
Thu 6/313:20JNB - DXB
1 stop12h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 9/311:50DXB - JNB
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2AED 1,631
Tue 18/323:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/317:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2AED 1,686
Fri 21/308:20JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/316:05DXB - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2AED 1,704
Sun 13/413:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 24/404:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2AED 1,983
Sun 23/313:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 00mAir Tanzania
Sun 30/304:00DXB - JNB
2 stops34h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 21/2AED 1,994
Thu 6/313:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Sun 9/314:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/2AED 2,082
Wed 23/408:10JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 30/417:40AUH - JNB
1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2AED 2,093
Wed 5/301:15JNB - DXB
1 stop21h 15mKenya Airways
Sat 8/303:00DXB - JNB
1 stop23h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2AED 2,134
Wed 30/421:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 45mEgyptair
Thu 8/516:30AUH - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 20/2AED 2,182
Wed 16/414:35CPT - DXB
2 stops30h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 24/406:55DXB - CPT
1 stop17h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2AED 2,193
Wed 30/421:45JNB - SHJ
1 stop26h 15mEgyptair
Wed 7/503:00SHJ - JNB
1 stop30h 10mEgyptair
Deal found 21/2AED 2,255

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Find flights departing from South Africa that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 22 February 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Tue 29/4

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

AED 1,568

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

13:20-03:50

1 stop12h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/3

11:50-09:25

1 stop23h 35m

AED 1,631

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Tue 25/3

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

AED 1,686

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

08:20-02:10

1 stop15h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 28/3

16:05-03:55

1 stop13h 50m

AED 1,704

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/4

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 1,983

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

13:30-02:30

1 stop11h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 30/3

04:00-12:30

2 stops34h 30m

AED 1,994

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

13:25-23:45

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/3

14:40-20:50

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 2,082

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

08:10-22:15

1 stop12h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 30/4

17:40-10:00

1 stop18h 20m

AED 2,093

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

01:15-00:30

1 stop21h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/3

03:00-00:15

1 stop23h 15m

AED 2,134

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

21:45-15:30

1 stop15h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 8/5

16:30-07:10

1 stop16h 40m

AED 2,182

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of AED 1,502). Flying from South Africa in August will prove the most costly (average of AED 1,645). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from South Africa would be wise to consider leaving during Thursday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday evenings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from South Africa?

For flights departing from South Africa check dates and pricing for the following: Emirates, South African, Kenya Airways, RwandAir, Ethiopian Air. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Dubai.

Emirates

Emirates

From AED 609

South African

South African

From AED 40

FlySafair

FlySafair

From AED 60

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From AED 357

What is the cheapest place to fly to from South Africa?

The cheapest city to fly to from South Africa is Johannesburg OR Tambo, with prices starting at AED 106. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

From AED 29

Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth

From AED 44

Cape Town Intl

Cape Town Intl

From AED 48

Bulawayo

Bulawayo

From AED 135

Airline reviews for flights from South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from South Africa. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

South African
7.5
Good
44 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,825 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from South Africa. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of South Africa?

    The cheapest routes to Dubai can be found at Johannesburg OR Tambo airport from AED 973. While Cape Town Intl airport is usually cheaper if your destination is Dubai with prices starting at AED 1,866. Reference our flight search to find the best deals in real time.

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

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from South Africa is currently May; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from South Africa?

    Check out the cheapest flights from South Africa to embark to:
    Travel from Johannesburg to Dubai from AED 973 round trip

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