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Cheap flights from the 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 25/5. 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 United Arab Emirates to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Arab Emirates 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
  • 15/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 45m total
  • United Arab Emirates to South Africa
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • United Arab Emirates to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (AED 615 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 241 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa.

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Cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates 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 stop19h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 19/517:00JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/4AED 1,737
Thu 22/504:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/514:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4AED 1,759
Wed 4/601:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Tue 10/616:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 24/4AED 1,825
Mon 28/404:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Sun 11/514:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 24/4AED 2,016
Fri 25/416:50SHJ - JNB
1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 29/420:40JNB - SHJ
1 stop11h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4AED 2,163
Mon 28/401:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/514:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4AED 2,204
Fri 1/804:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 16/814:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4AED 2,328
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
Sat 26/402:10AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 30/409:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/4AED 2,494
Wed 4/602:10AUH - CPT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/613:00CPT - AUH
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4AED 2,505

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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates to South Africa that are best for you.

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United Arab Emirates

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South Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/5

06:55-00:15

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

17:00-23:25

1 stop28h 25m

AED 1,737

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 22/5

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

14:30-02:55

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,759

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/6

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 1,825

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Thu 8/5

16:50-16:10

1 stop25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

13:55-15:45

1 stop23h 50m

AED 2,174

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/5

04:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

01:15-23:25

1 stop20h 10m

AED 2,292

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 1/8

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

14:30-03:10

1 stop10h 40m

AED 2,328

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

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 4/6

02:10-14:35

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

13:00-10:55

1 stop19h 55m

AED 2,505

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Best time to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa (average of AED 516). Flying from United Arab Emirates 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 AE to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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.

When flying from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 AE0 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.
To help decide which airline to fly from United Arab Emirates to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Arab Emirates to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa are Kenya Airways (AED 1,028), RwandAir (AED 1,054), and Ethiopian Air (AED 1,061).

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa (average of AED 516). Flying from United Arab Emirates 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapestAED 1,451AverageAED 2,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,706AverageAED 2,963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,724AverageAED 2,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,081AverageAED 2,949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 2,124AverageAED 2,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,543AverageAED 3,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,812AverageAED 3,889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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