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Cheap flights from South Africa to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,065

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 January 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,623

One-way from

AED 1,065

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 2,211

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,595 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,821 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/2-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 45m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • South Africa to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 614 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 153 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Dubai Intl.

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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 31 January 2025.

Wed 5/213:20JNB - DXB
1 stop12h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 19/305:20DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/1AED 1,623
Tue 11/214:35JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 17/204:25DXB - JNB
1 stop17h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/1AED 1,664
Sat 1/216:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Thu 6/201:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 31/1AED 1,715
Fri 28/214:35JNB - DXB
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/316:05DXB - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1AED 1,730
Wed 12/315:55JNB - DXB
1 stop32h 35mAir Tanzania
Sun 16/304:00DXB - JNB
2 stops34h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 30/1AED 1,917
Thu 13/213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/404:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/1AED 2,012
Sun 28/1221:45JNB - DXB
1 stop19h 15mEgyptair
Thu 8/110:40DXB - JNB
1 stop22h 30mEgyptair
Deal found 31/1AED 2,060
Sat 19/713:10JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 15mAir Mauritius
Sat 26/710:05DXB - JNB
1 stop27h 20mAir Mauritius
Deal found 30/1AED 2,148
Tue 4/208:30DUR - DXB
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/217:10DXB - DUR
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1AED 2,148
Wed 12/301:15JNB - DXB
1 stop21h 15mKenya Airways
Mon 17/306:55DXB - JNB
1 stop30h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 31/1AED 2,156
Sun 2/314:25CPT - DXB
2 stops13h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 18/306:55DXB - CPT
1 stop16h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 31/1AED 2,207
Mon 17/312:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 24/323:00DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/1AED 2,317

Find flights from South Africa to Dubai within your budget

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 31 January 2025.

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JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/2

13:20-03:50

1 stop12h 30m

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/2

05:20-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

AED 1,623

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

14:35-04:10

1 stop11h 35m

Dubai Intl

Tue 18/2

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

AED 1,664

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

14:35-09:55

1 stop17h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/3

16:05-03:55

1 stop13h 50m

AED 1,730

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 25/3

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

AED 1,866

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

15:55-02:30

1 stop32h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sun 16/3

04:00-12:30

2 stops34h 30m

AED 1,917

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/2

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/4

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 2,012

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/2

21:35-15:00

1 stop15h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sat 25/10

16:20-07:10

1 stop16h 50m

AED 2,134

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/7

13:10-04:25

1 stop13h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/7

10:05-11:25

1 stop27h 20m

AED 2,148

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

01:15-00:30

1 stop21h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 18/3

06:55-00:15

1 stop19h 20m

AED 2,156

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/3

14:25-05:45

2 stops13h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 18/3

06:55-21:40

1 stop16h 45m

AED 2,207

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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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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Dubai

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

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 31 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Dubai at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 6% 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 Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 31 January 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to DXB are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 31 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways 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.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 1,065), RwandAir (AED 1,157), and Egyptair (AED 1,219).

  • What are the most popular routes 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 1,735. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for AED 1,623 on average our data indicates AED 2,916 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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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,550AverageAED 1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,665AverageAED 2,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,697AverageAED 2,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,081AverageAED 2,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 2,223AverageAED 2,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,232AverageAED 2,718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,541AverageAED 3,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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