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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to South Africa from AED 1,028

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
8 mars — 15 mars1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dubai to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 3 mars 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,722

One-way from

AED 1,028

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 2,075

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,766 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,943 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 19/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 30m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 717 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 round-trip 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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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl 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 3 mars 2025.

sam. 8/306:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 20mKenya Airways
mar. 11/301:15JNB - DXB
1 stop21h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/3AED 1,722
mer. 5/304:25DXB - JNB
1 stop17h 35mEthiopian Air
mer. 19/323:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/3AED 1,744
jeu. 6/313:25DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mQatar Airways
mer. 19/313:20JNB - DXB
1 stop12h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/3AED 1,902
mer. 16/404:00DXB - JNB
2 stops12h 55mAir Tanzania
mer. 23/415:55JNB - DXB
1 stop32h 35mAir Tanzania
Deal found 2/3AED 2,049
sam. 22/302:00DXB - JNB
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 27/313:20JNB - DXB
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3AED 2,101
jeu. 6/310:40DXB - JNB
1 stop22h 30mEgyptair
lun. 28/421:45JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 2/3AED 2,196
mer. 28/504:25DXB - DUR
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 12/609:45DUR - DXB
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3AED 2,218
sam. 29/304:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
lun. 7/414:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/3AED 2,321
sam. 29/301:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
dim. 6/416:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 2/3AED 2,365
lun. 6/1017:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
dim. 12/1009:25CPT - DXB
2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3AED 2,446
mer. 4/600:55DXB - CPT
2 stops14h 45mKenya Airways
jeu. 12/614:30CPT - DXB
2 stops30h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/3AED 2,600
mar. 4/322:50DXB - CPT
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
mar. 11/306:50CPT - DXB
2 stops27h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/3AED 2,615

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 3 mars 2025.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

mer. 19/3

02:00-00:15

1 stop24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 24/3

12:10-05:45

1 stop15h 35m

AED 1,722

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

ven. 2/5

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 15/5

14:30-02:55

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,752

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

mer. 16/4

04:00-14:55

2 stops12h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 23/4

15:55-02:30

1 stop32h 35m

AED 2,049

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

sam. 22/3

02:00-00:15

1 stop24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 27/3

13:20-03:50

1 stop12h 30m

AED 2,101

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

jeu. 1/5

05:20-07:10

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 5/5

21:45-15:00

1 stop15h 15m

AED 2,215

DubaiDurban

DXB - DUR

DXBDUR

Dubai Intl

mer. 28/5

04:25-17:10

2 stops14h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

jeu. 12/6

09:45-02:55

2 stops15h 10m

AED 2,218

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

sam. 29/3

04:25-14:30

1 stop12h 05m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 7/4

14:35-04:10

1 stop11h 35m

AED 2,321

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

sam. 29/3

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 6/4

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 2,365

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

ven. 2/5

05:50-16:10

1 stop12h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 15/5

13:55-03:25

1 stop11h 30m

AED 2,369

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

mar. 15/4

06:55-22:35

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 30/4

06:15-23:25

2 stops39h 10m

AED 2,479

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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 3 mars 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 3% on flights from Dubai to South Africa by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai 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 2 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to South Africa flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 3 mars 2025.

The most flights from DXB to ZA0 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 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 3 mars 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and ASKY 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
3,237 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very Good
3,237 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,237 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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
1,323 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,237 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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.

ASKY
7.6
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,237 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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
1,562 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,237 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

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.

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 1,028), Ethiopian Air (AED 1,047), and Air Tanzania (AED 1,175).

  • 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 - Cape Town Intl, Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 5,778, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 1,919. When looking at the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay AED 2,112 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 8 airlines flying from Dubai to South Africa

Discover the top 8 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 3 mars 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestAED 1,310AverageAED 2,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,566AverageAED 2,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,717AverageAED 2,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,725AverageAED 2,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,767AverageAED 2,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,814AverageAED 2,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,321AverageAED 3,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,805AverageAED 3,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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