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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopAED 2,134
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stopAED 1,689
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsAED 2,365

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December

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AED 1,014
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Flight from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • How long is the flight to South Africa?

    An average direct flight from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa takes 15h 56m, covering a distance of 10783 km. The most popular route is Dubai - Johannesburg with an average flight time of 8h 10m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to South Africa?

    The cheapest ticket to South Africa from the United Arab Emirates found in the last 72 hours was AED 2,174 one-way, and AED 1,789 round-trip. The most popular route is Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was AED 1,789.

  • Which airlines fly to South Africa?

    South African, Emirates & Etihad Airways fly the most frequently from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa.

  • What are the most popular destinations in South Africa?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Johannesburg (54% of total searches to South Africa). The next most popular destinations are Cape Town (23%) and Sun City Resort (12%). Searches for flights to Durban (9%), to Port Elizabeth (0.5%) and to Hoedspruit (0.3%) are also popular.

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

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Africa

  • Looking for cheap airfare to South Africa? 25% of our users found return tickets to South Africa for the following prices or less: From Abu Dhabi AED 3,389, from Dubai AED 5,629
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from the United Arab Emirates is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South Africa flight deals.
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Top 5 airlines flying to South Africa

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3412 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
Airline reviews

Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

2.0 MediocreAlaa, Dec 2024DXB - ALG
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Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Emirates is always a pleasure to travel on. From the spectacular First and Business Class configurations of your big A380 and 777, to the Bar Lounge to, of course, your impecable on board flight attendance and their iconic uniform, now also even available for young girls. All the destinations that Emirates offers makes it an airline of choice many a time.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

Boarding was a mess, no one managing the queues. I got my meal as the pilot announced starting commencing descent and basic drink not available. No air bridge so takes forever to deplane the A380 onto buses.

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...

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Boston to Doha was great but Doha to Dhaka was the worst experience.

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

I have been flew with ET since 2013 and I wish the service can be reach standard airlines as Star Alliance member please ET you need to improve many thing on the services learn from SQ and other member

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

Good was great, but no vegetarian option: only beef or chicken. In business class please add a vegetarian option. Thanks

1. They messed up my baby food order. 2. They messed up my confirmed seats. 3. The screen on my seat was not working at all. So, it’s a horrible experience

The experience was amazing! Many thanks to the pilot who informed us that we were passing mt Kilimanjaro and we had the chance to see it !

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.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

We were delayed about 5 hours each way from JFK to Nairobi. On the way out, we sat on the tarmac for 5 hours making for almost 20 hours on the plane. And the seats are so uncomfortable. My bottom has never been so sore on a long flight before. Bring a pad if you can. On the return, we were delayed 5 hours in the airport. It was reported as a 3 hour delay on the board and website but at the gate it was 5 hours. So, we waited with 3 kids in the airport when we could have been at the hotel resting instead. The flight was completely full probably due to the cancelled flight the night before. I wonder if the airline is in such shambles because of their possible impending bankruptcy. The staff were pleasant and the vegan meals we requested were impressive for an airplane tv dinner style tray.

Service was good, but I lost my baggage. There should be more accountability to passengers, and more concern to help find lost baggage.

Was too pissed about my luggage not being with me even though they assured me at the gate it was to recall any other problems. Planes on the inside are in terrible shape. Thank goodness the engines seem to run okay.

Terrible. Flew from Rwanda to Nairobi for transfer then on to Madagascar. Kenya Airways does not like to park at a gate. They park on the outskirts requiring a bus shuttle. That part is okay, but the bus drops you off outside of security. If I did not skip to the front of the line with my remaining half hour connection, I would have missed my flight. Complete security check plus taking off of shoes had to be completed (again). I made it to Madagascar, but my checked bag decided to take a trip to Dubai. I know tag on luggage was to Madagascar. No one can figure out how it made it to Dubai, except for incompetence. Even though I knew it was in Dubai, they would not allow a tracking to be done until Kenya Airways had the opportunity to get it on the next flight to Madagascar. Did not happen of course! I took 3 flights with Kenya Airways during this journey. Everyone of them had something go wrong. Please look elsewhere for another airline which I will be doing in the future.

Terrible. 6 hours late and zero urgency after the fact. Took over an hour to board and then an hour plus on the runway.

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Recent return flight deals

15/1Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
24h 15mDXB-JNB
28/1Tue
1 stopKenya Airways
21h 15mJNB-DXB
AED 1,689
16/1Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
11h 05mDXB-JNB
23/1Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
10h 20mJNB-DXB
AED 1,700
19/2Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
4/3Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 20mJNB-DXB
AED 1,899
21/3Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
18/4Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 35mJNB-DXB
AED 1,998
31/1Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
11h 20mDXB-JNB
4/2Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 00mJNB-DXB
AED 2,130
16/2Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
14h 10mSHJ-JNB
20/2Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 55mJNB-SHJ
AED 2,148
16/1Thu
directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
29/1Wed
directEmirates
8h 15mJNB-DXB
AED 2,747
15/1Wed
directEmirates
8h 15mDXB-JNB
29/1Wed
directEmirates
7h 55mJNB-DXB
AED 2,765
1/2Sat
directSouth African
8h 30mDXB-DUR
8/2Sat
directSouth African
8h 15mDUR-DXB
AED 3,158
17/1Fri
directSouth African
8h 30mDXB-DUR
21/1Tue
directSouth African
8h 15mDUR-DXB
AED 3,247

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20/1Mon
1 stopKenya Airways
24h 15mDXB-JNB
AED 1,014
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24h 15mDXB-JNB
AED 1,021
1/2Sat
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12h 45mDXB-JNB
AED 1,094
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1 stopEthiopian Air
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AED 1,098
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AED 1,190
21/1Tue
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AED 1,260
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directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
AED 2,134
31/1Fri
directEmirates
8h 15mDXB-JNB
AED 2,193
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AED 2,354
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AED 2,567

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22/12Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
19h 45mDXB-JNB
25/12Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
26h 30mJNB-DXB
AED 2,112
20/12Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
35h 05mDXB-JNB
24/12Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
15h 35mJNB-DXB
AED 2,170
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10/1Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 25mJNB-DXB
AED 2,857
23/12Mon
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30/12Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 35mJNB-DXB
AED 3,030
23/12Mon
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8h 15mDXB-JNB
28/12Sat
directSouth African
8h 15mJNB-DXB
AED 3,533
22/12Sun
directSouth African
8h 15mDXB-JNB
10/1Fri
directSouth African
7h 55mJNB-DXB
AED 4,010
22/12Sun
directEmirates
9h 50mDXB-CPT
29/12Sun
directEmirates
9h 25mCPT-DXB
AED 6,221
19/12Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
12h 55mSHJ-JNB
23/12Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
19h 30mJNB-SHJ
AED 6,302
22/12Sun
directEmirates
9h 50mDXB-CPT
29/12Sun
directEmirates
9h 30mCPT-DXB
AED 6,361
19/12Thu
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AED 8,124

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