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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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,733

One-way from

AED 1,028

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 2,171

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,777 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,390 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 6/3-4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • United Arab Emirates to South Africa
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 55m total
  • United Arab Emirates to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 691 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 245 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 22 February 2025.

Sat 1/306:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 5/417:00JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/2AED 1,733
Sun 23/317:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/322:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2AED 1,748
Sat 8/304:00DXB - JNB
2 stops34h 30mAir Tanzania
Mon 17/313:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 00mAir Tanzania
Deal found 21/2AED 1,991
Wed 26/221:15SHJ - JNB
1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 2/313:20JNB - SHJ
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2AED 2,016
Thu 13/302:00DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/313:20JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2AED 2,079
Tue 8/404:25DXB - DUR
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/410:20DUR - DXB
2 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2AED 2,115
Thu 1/504:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/613:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2AED 2,336
Tue 18/323:00DXB - CPT
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/309:20CPT - DXB
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2AED 2,369
Sun 23/302:20AUH - CPT
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/315:20CPT - AUH
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2AED 2,428
Thu 27/213:25DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 3/309:35JNB - DXB
3 stops16h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/2AED 2,442
Fri 14/305:25AUH - CPT
1 stop14h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 27/312:35CPT - AUH
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2AED 2,534
Wed 16/420:05AUH - JNB
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/408:10JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2AED 2,681

Find flights from United Arab Emirates to South Africa within your budget

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United Arab Emirates

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/3

02:00-10:55

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

17:00-23:30

1 stop28h 30m

AED 1,733

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/3

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

AED 1,748

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/3

04:00-12:30

2 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

13:30-02:30

1 stop11h 00m

AED 1,991

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Fri 7/3

21:15-15:35

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

13:20-10:15

1 stop18h 55m

AED 2,016

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 13/3

02:00-10:55

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

13:20-11:55

1 stop20h 35m

AED 2,079

DubaiDurban

DXB - DUR

DXBDUR

Dubai Intl

Tue 8/4

04:25-17:10

2 stops14h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 15/4

10:20-02:55

2 stops14h 35m

AED 2,115

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/5

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

13:50-04:10

1 stop12h 20m

AED 2,336

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 18/3

23:00-17:25

1 stop20h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

09:20-03:50

2 stops16h 30m

AED 2,369

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 23/3

02:20-17:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/3

15:20-19:45

1 stop26h 25m

AED 2,428

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 14/3

05:25-17:25

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

12:35-16:25

1 stop25h 50m

AED 2,534

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Travel insights for flights from United Arab Emirates to South Africa

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

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 22 February 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 22 February 2025.

The most flights from AE0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Thursday (7 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 22 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from United Arab Emirates to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and ASKY. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

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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), Ethiopian Air (AED 1,047), and Air Tanzania (AED 1,179).

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

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  • 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
RwandAirCheapestAED 1,353AverageAED 2,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapestAED 1,451AverageAED 2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,566AverageAED 2,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,588AverageAED 2,867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,714AverageAED 2,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,726AverageAED 2,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,846AverageAED 2,961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,319AverageAED 3,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,820AverageAED 3,919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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