AED 995 Find Cheap Flights from South Africa to Dubai

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Cheap Flight Deals from South Africa to Dubai

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from South Africa to Dubai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Dubai

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Dubai.
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16:50 - 08:30JNB-DXB
13h 40m1 stop
01:50 - 14:20DXB-JNB
14h 30m1 stop
AED 1,535RwandAir
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Fri, 9 May - Thu, 15 May
16:50 - 08:30JNB-DXB
13h 40m1 stop
01:50 - 14:20DXB-JNB
14h 30m1 stop
AED 1,554RwandAir
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Mon, 19 May - Wed, 21 May
08:20 - 02:55JNB-DXB
16h 35m1 stop
17:10 - 03:55DXB-JNB
12h 45m1 stop
AED 1,704Ethiopian Air
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Thu, 17 Apr - Mon, 21 Apr
08:20 - 02:55JNB-DXB
16h 35m1 stop
17:10 - 03:55DXB-JNB
12h 45m1 stop
AED 1,748Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 13 Apr - Mon, 5 May
01:15 - 23:30JNB-DXB
20h 15m1 stop
00:55 - 00:15DXB-JNB
25h 20m1 stop
AED 2,053Kenya Airways
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Fri, 19 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
01:15 - 23:25JNB-DXB
20h 10m1 stop
06:55 - 00:15DXB-JNB
19h 20m1 stop
AED 2,057Kenya Airways
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Thu, 18 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep
22:20 - 08:20JNB-DXB
8h 00mdirect
14:40 - 20:50DXB-JNB
8h 10mdirect
AED 2,299Emirates
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Tue, 8 Apr - Wed, 16 Apr
22:20 - 08:20JNB-DXB
8h 00mdirect
14:40 - 20:50DXB-JNB
8h 10mdirect
AED 2,369Emirates
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Sun, 13 Apr - Mon, 5 May
18:40 - 05:00DUR-DXB
8h 20mdirect
10:15 - 16:35DXB-DUR
8h 20mdirect
AED 2,887South African
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Thu, 17 Apr - Mon, 21 Apr
18:25 - 05:50CPT-DXB
9h 25mdirect
03:50 - 11:35DXB-CPT
9h 45mdirect
AED 2,971South African
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Dubai

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Dubai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Dubai?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Dubai was found on the route from Johannesburg, at AED 5,638 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Dubai and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as AED 1,980 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Dubai?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Dubai from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to Dubai costs AED 2,431 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 1,673 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to Dubai which costs AED 2,735 on average, and Durban to Dubai, which costs AED 3,670 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Dubai?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Dubai is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as AED 2,855. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are AED 3,294 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Dubai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Dubai is May, where tickets cost AED 1,932 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is AED 2,604 and AED 2,365 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of AED 2,171.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Dubai?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Dubai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Dubai is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost AED 719 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Dubai is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is AED 871.

What is a good deal for flights to Dubai?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Dubai, 25% of our users found tickets to Dubai for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport AED 2,622 return, from Cape Town AED 3,138 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Dubai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

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Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai

FAQs - booking Dubai flights

  • What other locations does Dubai Airport (DXB) serve?

    When you land in Dubai, not only will you be able to reach the city relatively easily, but you can also get to other locations nearby with ease. For instance, you can drive to Ras Al-Khaimah in about 1h 5min, Al Lisaili in around 35 minutes and Kalba in approximately 1h 20min.

  • How can I get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to the centre of the city?

    Upon arrival at Dubai Airport, it’s easy to travel to the city centre. One of the most convenient options is to take the train, which runs from early in the morning to late at night. This costs around 9 AED (45 ZAR) and takes about 25 minutes. A faster way to travel is to get a taxi, which has a total journey time of around 15 minutes, but is more expensive.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Dubai was found on the route from Johannesburg, at AED 5,638 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Dubai and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as AED 1,980 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Dubai Intl Airport from central Dubai?

    You’ll need to travel 11 km to reach the Dubai city centre from Dubai Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Dubai’s airport?

    When flying to Dubai, you'll arrive at Dubai Intl Airport (DXB). The airport is also known as Dubai Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Dubai?

    On average, a flight to Dubai costs AED 2,431. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 1,673 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Dubai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Dubai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Dubai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Dubai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dubai with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Dubai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dubai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Dubai

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Dubai? 25% of our users found return tickets to Dubai for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo AED 2,152, from Cape Town AED 2,461
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Dubai flight deals.
  • As the flight to Dubai from South Africa is relatively long, you might want to refresh yourself once you have arrived. You can use the complimentary shower facilities which can be found in Terminal 3 between gates A1 and A24 or B13 and B19. In addition, here are also showers in Terminal 1, between gates C18 and C22.
  • Even though there is a good service from South Africa to Dubai, there might not be a suitable flight for you. It might be more convenient for you to fly to the nearby city of Abu Dhabi, which has many direct flights from South Africa with airlines such as Etihad Airways. From Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH), you can drive to Dubai in about 1h 15min.
  • There are many direct flights from South Africa to Dubai. However, it might be more convenient to fly on an indirect route. This means that a stopover will be required. Common stopover locations include Nairobi Airport (NBO), which is used by Kenya Airways, and Doha Airport (DOH), which is the hub for Qatar Airways.
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Prefer to fly direct to Dubai Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Dubai Intl

Monday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +99 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +100 more

Tuesday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +91 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +92 more

Wednesday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +95 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +96 more

Thursday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +93 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +94 more

Friday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +98 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +99 more

Saturday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +90 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +91 more

Sunday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +93 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +94 more

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to South Africa

Monday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +99 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +100 more

Tuesday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +91 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +92 more

Wednesday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +95 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +96 more

Thursday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +93 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +94 more

Friday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +98 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +99 more

Saturday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +90 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +91 more

Sunday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +93 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +94 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from South Africa to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Dubai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Dubai. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3190 reviews
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

6.0 GoodDave, Mar 2025SYD - DXB
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Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

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