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

Cape Town
Cape Town1 stopAED 2,145
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stopAED 1,700
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth2 stopsAED 3,195

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AED 1,017
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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 16h 35m, 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 1,914 one-way, and AED 1,770 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 1,770.

  • 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 (55% of total searches to South Africa). The next most popular destinations are Cape Town (27%) and Sun City Resort (11%). Searches for flights to Durban (5%), to Hoedspruit (1%) and to Port Elizabeth (0.9%) are also popular.

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    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 2,429, from Dubai AED 5,771
  • 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 3486 reviews
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

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?

10.0 ExcellentAbhay, Nov 2024DXB - JFK
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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.

We boarded via a mobile gate in Dubai. I don't care for the bus ride from the gate to the plane

The flight was nice and on time. The comfort can be slightly better in business class

The food options for children is limited The business class bed is not fully lie flat, and this is an uncomfortable sleep

Bad Cancel the flight Came back to work only 3 days after Horrible Won’t help with hotel while we stock Horrible Don’t fly with them

Worst trip ever from the beginning to the end I will never travel with that airline again. I made a big mistake by not going with my regular schedule flight with Qatar airline. Even underpriced cheat me of my 134 dollars I paid for special seats and they kept my money and didn't pay the airline for the seats for me.

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...

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

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.

Being a QR Platinum member traveling in business class, I expected the staff to be more courteous. Unfortunately, the lady staff was rude attending business class 1K side.

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

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

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 !

Lost our bags. They didn’t make it to Lilongwe

Movie channels was great. Air hostess could be a little more caring

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

20/3Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
10h 55mDXB-JNB
31/3Mon
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 10mJNB-DXB
AED 1,700
1/2Sat
1 stopKenya Airways
31h 40mDXB-JNB
9/2Sun
1 stopKenya Airways
15h 35mJNB-DXB
AED 1,704
28/2Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
25/3Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 35mJNB-DXB
AED 1,774
21/3Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
2/4Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 35mJNB-DXB
AED 1,899
25/2Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
12h 15mDXB-JNB
4/3Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
12h 30mJNB-DXB
AED 1,961
19/1Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 15mSHJ-JNB
23/1Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 30mJNB-SHJ
AED 2,141
21/2Fri
directEmirates
8h 15mDXB-JNB
20/3Thu
directEmirates
8h 00mJNB-DXB
AED 2,883
22/1Wed
directEmirates
9h 50mDXB-CPT
30/1Thu
directEmirates
9h 25mCPT-DXB
AED 3,221
5/1Sun
directSouth African
8h 30mDXB-DUR
12/1Sun
1 stopSouth African
11h 35mDUR-DXB
AED 3,298
5/1Sun
directSouth African
8h 30mDXB-DUR
12/1Sun
directSouth African
8h 15mDUR-DXB
AED 3,368

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17/3Mon
1 stopKenya Airways
24h 15mDXB-JNB
AED 1,017
24/12Tue
1 stopKenya Airways
19h 20mDXB-JNB
AED 1,021
3/12Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 20mDXB-JNB
AED 1,054
25/11Mon
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 45mDXB-JNB
AED 1,065
6/12Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 45mDXB-JNB
AED 1,153
24/1Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 45mDXB-JNB
AED 1,157
10/2Mon
directEmirates
9h 50mDXB-CPT
AED 2,446
29/12Sun
directSouth African
9h 50mDXB-CPT
AED 2,567
31/12Tue
directSouth African
9h 50mDXB-CPT
AED 2,659
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9h 50mDXB-CPT
AED 3,195

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25/11Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
10h 55mDXB-JNB
29/11Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
29h 25mJNB-DXB
AED 1,722
24/11Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
24h 15mDXB-JNB
29/11Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
13h 50mJNB-DXB
AED 1,822
23/11Sat
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16h 20mDXB-JNB
27/11Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
14h 45mJNB-DXB
AED 1,910
22/11Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
17h 35mDXB-JNB
27/11Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 25mJNB-DXB
AED 2,259
26/11Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 35mDXB-CPT
1/12Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
13h 15mCPT-DXB
AED 2,534
21/11Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
14h 30mSHJ-JNB
25/11Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 30mJNB-SHJ
AED 2,593
24/11Sun
directEtihad Airways
8h 15mAUH-JNB
2/12Mon
directEtihad Airways
7h 50mJNB-AUH
AED 3,100
21/11Thu
directSouth African
8h 10mDXB-JNB
4/12Wed
directSouth African
8h 15mJNB-DXB
AED 3,114
21/11Thu
directSouth African
8h 10mDXB-JNB
25/11Mon
directSouth African
7h 55mJNB-DXB
AED 3,133
25/11Mon
multi-stopEtihad Airways
35h 20mAUH-JNB
2/12Mon
directEtihad Airways
7h 50mJNB-AUH
AED 3,426

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