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Cheap flights from South Africa to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,014

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap 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 5 April 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,715

One-way from

AED 1,014

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 2,167

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,622 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,676 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 45m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 594 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 155 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 5 April 2025.

Wed 16/408:20JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 23/417:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/4AED 1,715
Sat 3/514:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 45mAir Tanzania
Mon 12/504:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 4/4AED 1,947
Sat 3/516:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Sun 11/501:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 4/4AED 1,980
Wed 24/1217:00JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 2/102:00DXB - JNB
1 stop24h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/4AED 2,046
Mon 9/620:25JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 15/605:50DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/4AED 2,082
Wed 23/408:10JNB - DXB
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/400:55DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4AED 2,138
Sat 3/506:35DUR - DXB
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/517:10DXB - DUR
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4AED 2,160
Thu 22/509:00CPT - DXB
2 stops15h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/504:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/4AED 2,163
Mon 14/413:10JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 15mAir Mauritius
Tue 22/402:50DXB - JNB
1 stop34h 35mAir Mauritius
Deal found 4/4AED 2,178
Wed 15/1012:05DUR - DXB
2 stops21h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 23/1023:25DXB - DUR
2 stops13h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/4AED 2,196
Thu 22/514:30CPT - DXB
2 stops30h 55mKenya Airways
Thu 29/506:55DXB - CPT
2 stops32h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/4AED 2,200
Tue 9/923:35CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 35mAir Mauritius
Sun 14/910:05DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 45mAir Mauritius
Deal found 4/4AED 2,380

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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

Wed 16/4

08:20-02:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 23/4

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

AED 1,715

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/5

14:15-03:00

1 stop10h 45m

Dubai Intl

Mon 12/5

04:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

AED 1,947

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/5

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sun 11/5

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

AED 1,980

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

08:10-20:55

1 stop10h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/4

05:50-16:10

1 stop12h 20m

AED 1,991

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

01:15-23:25

1 stop20h 10m

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/5

00:55-10:55

1 stop12h 00m

AED 2,046

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

08:10-03:25

1 stop17h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/4

00:55-15:50

1 stop16h 55m

AED 2,138

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 3/5

06:35-15:45

2 stops31h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/5

17:10-07:40

2 stops16h 30m

AED 2,160

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

09:00-02:55

2 stops15h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/5

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 2,163

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

23:30-05:25

1 stop27h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 28/5

00:55-22:10

1 stop23h 15m

AED 2,200

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 23/9

12:05-03:25

2 stops13h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 28/9

23:20-10:35

2 stops13h 15m

AED 2,207

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Dubai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Dubai

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 5 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Dubai at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 3% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings 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 5 April 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 5 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from South Africa to Dubai have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,542 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
South African
7.3
Good
30 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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.

  • 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 1,014), Kenya Airways (AED 1,208), and Ethiopian Air (AED 1,267).

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

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

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 1,672. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for AED 1,741 on average our data indicates AED 2,267 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Dubai

Discover the top 7 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 5 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestAED 1,546AverageAED 1,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,697AverageAED 2,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,760AverageAED 2,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,076AverageAED 2,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 2,210AverageAED 2,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,269AverageAED 2,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,570AverageAED 3,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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