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AED 1,025+ Cheap flights to South Africa

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Flights to South Africa in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Return from

AED 1,737

One-way from

AED 1,025

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 2,097

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,779 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,975 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 31/3-5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 673 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 245 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to South Africa.
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Thu 27/306:55DXB - JNB
1 stop30h 00mKenya Airways
Sat 5/401:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/3AED 1,733
Fri 26/1217:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/107:45JNB - DXB
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/3AED 1,748
Wed 2/404:00DXB - JNB
2 stops12h 55mAir Tanzania
Wed 9/415:55JNB - DXB
1 stop32h 35mAir Tanzania
Deal found 20/3AED 1,950
Thu 27/301:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Fri 4/416:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 21/3AED 2,086
Mon 5/517:10DXB - DUR
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/508:40DUR - DXB
2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3AED 2,152
Mon 24/305:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/401:15JNB - DXB
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3AED 2,277

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 31/3

00:55-15:50

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

17:00-23:25

1 stop28h 25m

AED 1,737

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 1/4

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

08:20-02:55

1 stop16h 35m

AED 1,766

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 2/4

04:00-14:55

2 stops12h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

15:55-02:30

1 stop32h 35m

AED 1,950

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/6

00:55-09:45

1 stop10h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

13:55-03:25

1 stop11h 30m

AED 2,119

DubaiDurban

DXB - DUR

DXBDUR

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/5

17:10-07:55

2 stops16h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 12/5

08:40-02:55

2 stops16h 15m

AED 2,152

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/4

23:20-17:15

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

13:00-03:25

1 stop12h 25m

AED 2,372

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/5

17:10-08:20

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 2,387

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/5

06:55-20:45

2 stops15h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

05:45-04:35

2 stops20h 50m

AED 2,409

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/5

00:55-13:40

2 stops14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

14:30-23:25

2 stops30h 55m

AED 2,615

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/6

23:20-16:10

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

11:30-03:25

2 stops13h 55m

AED 2,648

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Best time to book a flight to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Africa

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Dubai to South Africa takes 14 hours 10 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 March 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Africa should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to South Africa

The most flights from Dubai to South Africa are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa are South African, Ethiopian Air and Emirates.

South African

South African

From AED 763

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From AED 471

Emirates

Emirates

From AED 635

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From AED 469

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa are RwandAir, Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in South Africa?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Africa in the last few years. This data was updated on 21 March 2025.
The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 21 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Africa, such as Emirates, KLM and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,741 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

FAQs about flying to South Africa

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Egyptair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?

    East London is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to East London typically cost AED 108, while return flights cost around AED 216.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around AED 59, however they can be found for as little as AED 59.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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