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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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
29 Apr — 6 May1
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 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,737

One-way from

AED 1,028

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 2,435

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,884 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,958 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 55m total
  • Dubai to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (AED 615 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 241 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 24 April 2025.

Thu 15/506:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 18/501:15JNB - DXB
1 stop25h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/4AED 1,737
Sat 3/501:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Fri 9/516:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 22/4AED 1,745
Thu 22/504:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/514:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4AED 1,759
Sat 7/604:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Sat 14/614:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 45mAir Tanzania
Deal found 22/4AED 1,763
Sat 10/505:20DXB - JNB
1 stop27h 50mEgyptair
Sun 18/521:45JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 10mEgyptair
Deal found 23/4AED 1,792
Thu 5/605:50DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 10/613:55JNB - DXB
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4AED 1,976
Wed 7/506:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/514:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4AED 2,101
Sat 7/613:15DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 14/613:00CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4AED 2,354
Thu 13/1117:10DXB - CPT
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1118:05CPT - DXB
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4AED 2,369
Tue 20/504:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/509:00CPT - DXB
2 stops15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/4AED 2,395
Fri 19/909:55DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Thu 25/922:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 00mEmirates
Deal found 23/4AED 2,578
Thu 22/500:55DXB - CPT
2 stops14h 50mKenya Airways
Fri 30/514:35CPT - DXB
2 stops36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/4AED 2,986

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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 24 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/5

06:55-00:15

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

12:10-23:25

1 stop33h 15m

AED 1,737

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 3/5

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 1,745

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/5

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

14:30-02:55

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,759

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/6

04:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

14:15-03:00

1 stop10h 45m

AED 1,763

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/5

05:20-07:10

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

21:45-03:55

1 stop28h 10m

AED 1,792

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/6

05:50-16:10

1 stop12h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

13:55-11:40

1 stop19h 45m

AED 1,976

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/5

06:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

14:15-02:30

1 stop10h 15m

AED 2,101

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/6

13:15-10:50

1 stop23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/6

13:00-03:25

1 stop12h 25m

AED 2,354

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/5

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

09:00-02:55

2 stops15h 55m

AED 2,395

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/6

01:50-20:30

2 stops20h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/6

11:45-08:30

2 stops18h 45m

AED 2,417

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to South Africa

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 24 April 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 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to South Africa flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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 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 24 April 2025.

The most flights from DXB to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 24 April 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
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
ASKY
7.5
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,560 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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 1,050), and RwandAir (AED 1,054).

  • 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 6,063, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 1,398. When looking at the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay AED 1,737 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 24 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,566AverageAED 2,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,650AverageAED 2,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,724AverageAED 2,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,874AverageAED 2,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,081AverageAED 2,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 2,124AverageAED 2,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,543AverageAED 3,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,812AverageAED 3,889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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