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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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
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 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,737

One-way from

AED 1,028

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 2,090

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,792 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,937 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 20/4-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • United Arab Emirates to South Africa
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 18/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • United Arab Emirates to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 690 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 243 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 31 March 2025.

Sun 20/406:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 20mKenya Airways
Wed 23/401:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/3AED 1,737
Sun 18/517:20AUH - JNB
1 stop15h 50mEgyptair
Mon 26/521:45JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 35mEgyptair
Deal found 30/3AED 1,737
Fri 26/1217:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/114:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/3AED 1,833
Tue 29/405:05AUH - JNB
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/520:25JNB - AUH
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3AED 1,954
Tue 1/413:15DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 6/520:25JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/3AED 2,031
Mon 7/411:20SHJ - JNB
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 21/413:55JNB - SHJ
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/3AED 2,082
Mon 31/301:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Sat 5/416:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 31/3AED 2,178
Tue 29/406:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/516:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3AED 2,284
Thu 15/517:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 24/513:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/3AED 2,365
Wed 14/506:55DXB - PLZ
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/508:35PLZ - DXB
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3AED 2,373
Wed 30/405:40SHJ - JNB
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/508:00JNB - SHJ
3 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3AED 2,417
Mon 14/411:45DXB - CPT
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 29/413:00CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/3AED 2,431

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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

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 20/4

06:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

17:00-23:25

1 stop28h 25m

AED 1,737

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 18/5

17:20-07:10

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

21:45-16:20

1 stop16h 35m

AED 1,737

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/6

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/6

14:30-02:55

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,939

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 29/4

05:05-07:10

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

20:25-22:15

1 stop23h 50m

AED 1,954

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/5

06:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

20:25-21:25

1 stop23h 00m

AED 2,031

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Thu 10/4

05:40-16:10

1 stop12h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

20:40-09:55

1 stop11h 15m

AED 2,082

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 22/7

23:20-16:10

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

13:55-21:25

1 stop29h 30m

AED 2,086

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/4

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/5

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 2,116

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/5

17:10-08:20

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/5

13:50-04:10

1 stop12h 20m

AED 2,365

DubaiPort Elizabeth

DXB - PLZ

DXBPLZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/5

06:55-08:00

2 stops27h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 21/5

08:35-05:25

2 stops18h 50m

AED 2,373

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 31 March 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 31 March 2025.

The most flights from AE0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Sunday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 March 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.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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), Ethiopian Air (AED 1,065), and Air Tanzania (AED 1,175).

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

    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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Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from United Arab Emirates 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 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapestAED 1,451AverageAED 2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,566AverageAED 2,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,669AverageAED 2,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,706AverageAED 2,977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,723AverageAED 2,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,081AverageAED 2,911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 2,124AverageAED 2,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,421AverageAED 3,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,805AverageAED 3,889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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