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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to South Africa from AED 1,109

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
5 Jan — 12 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 December 2024.

Round-trip from

AED 2,024

One-way from

AED 1,109
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/1-26/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 35m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 16/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 20m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 December 2024.

Tue 31/1202:00DXB - JNB
1 stop31h 40mKenya Airways
Wed 15/112:10JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/12AED 2,765
Tue 31/1204:25DXB - JNB
1 stop25h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 8/108:20JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12AED 3,169
Tue 31/1202:00DXB - DUR
2 stops22h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 3/208:05DUR - DXB
2 stops19h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/12AED 3,463
Mon 30/1204:10DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Sat 4/122:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop7h 55mSouth African
Deal found 30/12AED 3,533
Tue 31/1204:25DXB - DUR
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/111:15DUR - DXB
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12AED 3,764
Mon 30/1204:10DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/123:15JNB - DXB
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12AED 3,801
Mon 30/1200:35DXB - CPT
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/119:40CPT - DXB
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12AED 4,341
Mon 30/1204:10DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 00mSouth African
Sat 4/113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 30/12AED 4,433
Tue 31/1204:10DXB - DUR
1 stop12h 40mSouth African
Mon 3/219:10DUR - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Deal found 30/12AED 4,583
Tue 31/1201:55DXB - JNB
2 stops33h 30mAir France
Wed 15/119:40JNB - DXB
2 stops26h 21mAir France
Deal found 30/12AED 4,649
Mon 30/1221:35DXB - CPT
2 stops18h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 31/1217:20CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12AED 5,865
Tue 31/1202:15DXB - DUR
2 stops42h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 3/211:55DUR - DXB
3 stops41h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12AED 6,607

Find flights from Dubai to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to South Africa 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 December 2024.

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DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/1

06:55-00:15

2 stops19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/1

01:15-00:30

1 stop21h 15m

AED 2,024

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/1

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

14:35-15:45

1 stop23h 10m

AED 2,042

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 2,082

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/2

05:40-20:00

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

01:15-05:45

1 stop26h 30m

AED 2,317

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 21/3

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 2,560

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/2

23:00-09:25

1 stop12h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

06:15-03:50

2 stops19h 35m

AED 2,696

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/1

10:10-16:35

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

22:20-08:15

Nonstop7h 55m

AED 2,721

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/1

06:55-21:50

2 stops16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/1

14:30-05:45

2 stops13h 15m

AED 3,089

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/2

04:10-10:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/2

13:25-23:45

Nonstop8h 20m

AED 3,096

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 11/2

01:55-09:25

2 stops33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

19:40-00:01

2 stops26h 21m

AED 3,158

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to South Africa

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to South Africa (average of AED 516). Flying from Dubai to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 720). 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 DXB to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 December 2024.

When flying from Dubai to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to South Africa. 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 December 2024.

The most flights from DXB to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 inches 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 31 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown South African, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air from Dubai to South Africa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,376 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,376 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,376 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
1,342 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,376 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
59 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,376 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

ASKY
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,376 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Dubai Intl (DXB), located 10.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Dubai to South Africa.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Dubai to South Africa are Kenya Airways (AED 1,109), Ethiopian Air (AED 1,120), and Air Tanzania (AED 1,172).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Dubai to South Africa, consider Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl or Dubai Intl - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, as they are the most popular.

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

    While on average a flight from Dubai to South Africa is generally AED 6,673, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 2,195. When looking at the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay AED 1,755 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to South Africa (average of AED 516). Flying from Dubai to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 720). 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 9 airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to South Africa. 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 31 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapestAED 1,137AverageAED 1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,546AverageAED 2,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,730AverageAED 2,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,747AverageAED 2,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,783AverageAED 2,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,906AverageAED 2,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 2,034AverageAED 2,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,316AverageAED 3,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,812AverageAED 3,971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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