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Flights to South Africa in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2024, 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 17 December 2024.

Return from

AED 1,998

One-way from

AED 1,094

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 3,037
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 45m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
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Wed 18/1206:55DXB - JNB
2 stops19h 20mKenya Airways
Wed 29/101:15JNB - DXB
1 stop21h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/12AED 2,031
Wed 18/1204:25DXB - JNB
1 stop25h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 26/1214:35JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/12AED 2,137
Tue 31/1201:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Wed 15/116:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 17/12AED 2,181
Sun 22/1204:00DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mAir Tanzania
Fri 10/113:55JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 35mAir Tanzania
Deal found 17/12AED 2,530
Fri 27/1217:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/113:20JNB - DXB
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12AED 2,622
Wed 25/1214:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Mon 13/113:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 16/12AED 2,879

Find flights to South Africa within your budget

Locate flights to South Africa that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 17 December 2024.

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DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/3

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

14:35-02:55

1 stop10h 20m

AED 1,998

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/1

06:55-00:15

2 stops19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

01:15-00:30

1 stop21h 15m

AED 2,024

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 14/2

23:00-09:25

1 stop12h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

13:20-11:55

1 stop20h 35m

AED 2,075

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 22/3

04:00-12:55

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

13:55-02:30

1 stop10h 35m

AED 2,086

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 14/3

02:00-10:55

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

13:20-03:50

1 stop12h 30m

AED 2,159

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 31/12

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/1

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 2,181

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/1

14:40-20:50

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

18:50-05:05

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 2,747

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 21/3

00:10-06:20

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

19:10-05:25

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 3,004

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 18/1

23:00-17:25

1 stop20h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/1

19:10-10:20

1 stop13h 10m

AED 3,243

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/1

17:10-08:15

2 stops17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/1

08:55-02:55

2 stops16h 00m

AED 3,246

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Best time to book a flight to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights to South Africa

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

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Dubai to South Africa takes 14 hours 38 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 8 December 2024.

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 Saturday at midday, 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 Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, 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 766

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From AED 477

Emirates

Emirates

From AED 630

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From AED 471

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa are SAUDIA, RwandAir 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).

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 17 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Africa, such as Kenya Airways, Egyptair and Emirates. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

South African
7.8
Good
65 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.6
Good
1,607 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

  • 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, SAUDIA is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

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

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost AED 147, 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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