AED 1,135 Find Cheap Flights from South Africa to Dubai

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Cheapest return fare
AED 2,023
Overall average: AED 2,218
Egyptair
Fri 8/5Thu 14/5
JNB - DXB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
AED 2,163
Typical prices: AED 2,233-AED 3,048
Emirates
Fri 16/1Sun 25/1
JNB - DXB • Direct
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Cheapest • 7% price drop
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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Dubai

Fri, 8 May - Thu, 14 May
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 15:00
JNB
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DXB
15h 15m1 stop
Egyptair Logo
19:00 - 07:10
DXB
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JNB
14h 10m1 stop
AED 2,023Egyptair
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 15:45
JNB
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DXB
14h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 03:55
DXB
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JNB
12h 45m1 stop
AED 2,042Ethiopian Air
Sat, 2 May - Fri, 8 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 02:55
JNB
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DXB
16h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 03:55
DXB
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JNB
12h 45m1 stop
AED 2,049Ethiopian Air
Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 23:40
JNB
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DXB
8h 15mdirect
Emirates Logo
10:10 - 16:35
DXB
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JNB
8h 25mdirect
AED 2,163Emirates
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 11:40
DUR
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DXB
21h 15m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
11:55 - 10:55
DXB
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DUR
25h 00m2 stops
AED 2,420Qatar Airways
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 05:25
DUR
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DXB
8h 15mdirect
Emirates Logo
10:40 - 17:10
DXB
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DUR
8h 30mdirect
AED 2,424Emirates
Tue, 24 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 00:30
CPT
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DXB
32h 05m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
06:55 - 13:35
DXB
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CPT
32h 40m2 stops
AED 2,493Kenya Airways
Tue, 31 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr
Kenya Airways Logo
14:30 - 23:25
CPT
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DXB
30h 55m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
06:55 - 13:45
DXB
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CPT
32h 50m2 stops
AED 2,534Kenya Airways
Wed, 21 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
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05:55 - 04:10
HLA
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DXB
20h 15m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:25 - 22:05
DXB
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HLA
19h 40m2 stops
AED 2,648Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:55 - 04:10
HLA
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DXB
20h 15m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:25 - 22:05
DXB
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HLA
19h 40m2 stops
AED 2,662Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from Johannesburg, you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to Dubai as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as AED 1,135 one-way and AED 2,023 for a return flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to Dubai was from Durban and the lowest price for a return flight was AED 2,420.

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.

On average, a flight to Dubai costs AED 2,335. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 1,230 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to Dubai which costs AED 2,560 on average, and Durban to Dubai, which costs AED 3,271 on average.

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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 February, where tickets cost AED 2,354 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is AED 3,099 and AED 2,751 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is March with an average price of AED 2,108.

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 1,454 one-way - AED 2,349 return, from Cape Town AED 1,755 one-way - AED 3,009 return, from Durban AED 1,867 one-way - AED 2,990 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightAED 1,135
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (13% 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?

    Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from Johannesburg, you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to Dubai as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as AED 1,135 one-way and AED 2,023 for a return flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to Dubai was from Durban and the lowest price for a return flight was AED 2,420.

  • 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 2,335. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 1,230 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Dubai?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Dubai is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as AED 2,798. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are AED 3,113 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Dubai is generally in the morning, when flights cost AED 2,537 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Dubai is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is AED 2,873.

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 1,902, from Durban AED 2,429
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct to Dubai Intl?

 
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Direct departures

South Africa to Dubai Intl

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

ANA, ASKY, +110 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +102 more

ANA, ASKY, +103 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

ANA, ASKY, +107 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +105 more

ANA, ASKY, +106 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, ASKY, +108 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +103 more

ANA, ASKY, +104 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +105 more

ANA, ASKY, +106 more

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to South Africa

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

ANA, ASKY, +110 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +102 more

ANA, ASKY, +103 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

ANA, ASKY, +107 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +105 more

ANA, ASKY, +106 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +107 more

ANA, ASKY, +108 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +103 more

ANA, ASKY, +104 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +105 more

ANA, ASKY, +106 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Dubai? 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 3433 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
AKL - DXB
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Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

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.

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

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

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

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