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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the United Arab Emirates

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to the United Arab Emirates to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to the United Arab Emirates?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to the United Arab Emirates from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Abu Dhabi, at AED 628 return. The most popular route is Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai (DXB) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was AED 642.

How much is a flight to the United Arab Emirates?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to the United Arab Emirates from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to the United Arab Emirates costs AED 2,266 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was AED 1,042 for the route Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi which costs AED 2,511 on average, and Durban to Dubai, which costs AED 2,951 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates, 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 from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates is May, when tickets cost AED 2,677 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 2,909 and AED 2,905 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to the United Arab Emirates, 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 on the flight from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United Arab Emirates?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH), with an average flight price of AED 1,513.


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Low seasonAugust
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightAED 1,006
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

FAQs for booking flights from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates?

    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 from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates 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 from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates?

    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 from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to the United Arab Emirates?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as AED 2,919. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are AED 3,265 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost AED 719 on average. Morning departures are around 17% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is AED 863.

Top 5 airlines serving from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to the United Arab Emirates? 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 3263 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

10.0 ExcellentPaul, Jun 2025BKK - DXB
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Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

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.

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

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

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

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

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

I had already opted for Vegan food before 2 months yet they say we have no record for it,

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

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.

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

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

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

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.

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.

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.

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Recent return flight deals

20/7Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 40mJNB-AUH
27/7Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
17h 45mAUH-JNB
AED 1,642
20/7Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 50mJNB-AUH
27/7Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 40mAUH-JNB
AED 1,675
22/10Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 55mJNB-AUH
2/11Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
12h 15mAUH-JNB
AED 1,851
3/10Fri
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 05mJNB-DXB
8/10Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
12h 00mDXB-JNB
AED 1,866
30/9Tue
1 stopKenya Airways
28h 25mJNB-DXB
3/10Fri
1 stopKenya Airways
16h 55mDXB-JNB
AED 1,869
4/11Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
13h 15mCPT-AUH
11/11Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 55mAUH-CPT
AED 1,906
24/9Wed
directEmirates
8h 10mJNB-DXB
30/9Tue
directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
AED 2,203
22/6Sun
directEmirates
8h 15mJNB-DXB
1/7Tue
directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
AED 2,248
30/7Wed
directSouth African
8h 20mDUR-DXB
17/12Wed
directSouth African
8h 30mDXB-DUR
AED 2,949
19/7Sat
directSouth African
8h 20mDUR-DXB
26/7Sat
directSouth African
8h 20mDXB-DUR
AED 2,953

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14/7Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 55mCPT-AUH
AED 1,006
4/7Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
11h 30mJNB-DXB
AED 1,069
11/6Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 00mJNB-DXB
AED 1,285
23/11Sun
1 stopKenya Airways
21h 15mJNB-DXB
AED 1,289
13/6Fri
directEmirates
8h 15mJNB-DXB
AED 1,462
13/8Wed
directEmirates
8h 10mJNB-DXB
AED 1,465
1/7Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 55mJNB-SHJ
AED 1,487
1/7Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
17h 05mJNB-SHJ
AED 1,520
29/6Sun
directSouth African
9h 30mCPT-DXB
AED 1,704
23/9Tue
directSouth African
9h 30mCPT-DXB
AED 1,711

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Last minute flights to the United Arab Emirates

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

9/6Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 25mJNB-DXB
17/6Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
AED 1,697
9/6Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
11h 40mJNB-DXB
16/6Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 30mDXB-JNB
AED 1,737
9/6Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
11h 30mJNB-DXB
16/6Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
18h 50mDXB-JNB
AED 1,998
9/6Mon
directEmirates
8h 15mJNB-DXB
15/6Sun
directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
AED 2,248
9/6Mon
directEmirates
8h 15mJNB-DXB
15/6Sun
directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
AED 2,306
10/6Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
33h 15mJNB-DXB
12/6Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
12h 00mDXB-JNB
AED 2,332
11/6Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
28h 25mJNB-DXB
13/7Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
16h 55mDXB-JNB
AED 2,339
9/6Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
18h 00mJNB-SHJ
17/6Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
12h 30mSHJ-JNB
AED 2,563
11/6Wed
directSouth African
8h 00mJNB-DXB
18/6Wed
directSouth African
8h 20mDXB-JNB
AED 2,714
9/6Mon
directSouth African
8h 15mJNB-DXB
16/6Mon
directSouth African
8h 10mDXB-JNB
AED 2,751

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