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Cheap flights from South Africa to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,142

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 December 2025.

Wed 31/1216:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Sat 28/201:50DXB - JNB
1 stop26h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 9/12AED 2,490
Wed 31/1208:20JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/317:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12AED 2,508
Thu 25/1223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/104:25DXB - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12AED 2,516
Sat 13/1217:00JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 16/1206:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/12AED 2,585
Thu 25/1212:05JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways
Thu 8/102:20DXB - JNB
1 stop24h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/12AED 2,644
Thu 18/1214:25CPT - DXB
2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 23/302:20DXB - CPT
2 stops13h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/12AED 2,644
Thu 18/1208:20JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/1205:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12AED 2,670
Sun 28/1203:10JNB - DXB
1 stop27h 20mRwandAir
Thu 8/101:50DXB - JNB
1 stop26h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 7/12AED 2,706
Thu 18/1208:20JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 18/117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12AED 2,710
Thu 18/1212:05JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways
Sun 18/106:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/12AED 2,729
Thu 11/1217:00JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 16/1206:55DXB - JNB
1 stop30h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/12AED 2,732
Fri 12/1210:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 00mSouth African
Sat 13/1204:10DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Deal found 8/12AED 2,747

Find flight deals from South Africa to Dubai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Dubai flight deals. Data was last updated 10 December 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,097

One-way from

AED 1,142

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 2,703

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,349 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,454 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 8/1-14/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 55m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (AED 454 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 152 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Dubai Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Dubai Intl.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Dubai 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 220,657 searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

08:20-02:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/1

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

AED 2,148

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/1

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

AED 2,236

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

08:20-15:45

1 stop29h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 25/3

05:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

AED 2,321

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

13:40-01:05

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/3

09:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

AED 2,493

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

04:25-18:55

2 stops16h 30m

AED 2,508

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

17:25-15:45

2 stops20h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/4

17:10-13:45

1 stop22h 35m

AED 2,516

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 6/4

17:10-13:00

1 stop21h 50m

AED 2,552

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sat 4/4

04:25-18:55

2 stops16h 30m

AED 2,560

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/4

17:10-08:20

2 stops17h 10m

AED 2,560

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

19:15-15:45

2 stops18h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sat 31/1

17:10-08:15

2 stops17h 05m

AED 2,578

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Dubai

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Dubai (average of AED 1,124). Flying from South Africa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,928). 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 ZA to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Dubai in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Dubai?

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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Dubai flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Dubai. 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 10 December 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Dubai delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between South Africa and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

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

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

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

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated 10 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, RwandAir, andSouth African from South Africa to Dubai 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
3,433 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,433 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,433 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,433 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
South African
7.4
Good
48 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,433 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
903 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,433 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,433 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Dubai. 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 into for flights to Dubai from South Africa?

    Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Dubai. It is only a 10.9 km journey from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Dubai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Dubai?

    For as low as AED 2,493, Ethiopian Air can have you in Dubai from South Africa in 9h 25m. The distance between South Africa and Dubai is about 7640 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Dubai one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Dubai are Qatar Airways (AED 743), South African (AED 1,102), and Air Tanzania (AED 1,109).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Dubai?

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl or Durban King Shaka Intl - Dubai Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl is the most popular route from South Africa to Dubai.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Dubai?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from South Africa to Dubai on time: Emirates (84%), South African (84%), Condor (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Dubai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 1,230. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for AED 1,704 on average, our data indicates AED 2,022 when flying from South Africa to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Dubai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Dubai 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 South Africa to Dubai?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Dubai (average of AED 1,124). Flying from South Africa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,928). 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 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Dubai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Dubai. 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 220,657 searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,390AverageAED 2,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,527AverageAED 1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,748AverageAED 2,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,808AverageAED 2,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestAED 1,819AverageAED 2,837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,895AverageAED 2,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,446AverageAED 3,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,495AverageAED 3,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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