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Where in South Africa would you like to go?

There are lots of destinations to choose from when you're planning your trip from Dubai to South Africa.
Johannesburg
1+ stopsFrom £336
Cape Town
1+ stopsFrom £420
East London
1+ stopsFrom £449
Durban
1+ stopsFrom £449
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Flying from Dubai to South Africa

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight ticket found£336
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time8 hrs, 29 mins
Places to go27
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week113

Cheapest time to fly from Dubai to South Africa

Looking for the cheapest ticket prices to South Africa from Dubai? We can help you pick the cheapest month to fly.
May
from £345
Jun
from £336
Jul
from £347
Aug
from £361
Sep
from £351
Oct
from £347
Nov
from £341
Dec
from £370
Jan
from £380
Feb
from £439
Mar
from £376
Apr
from £350

Dubai to South Africa flight deals

Looking for a cheap flight ticket from Dubai to South Africa? Whether you're looking for a direct flight, return flight or one way ticket we've got you.
Johannesburg.£336 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun, returning Thu, 26 Jun.Return flight with RwandAir.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Dubai on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £336, select.
Johannesburg
Thu, 12 JunDXB - JNB with RwandAir
1 stop
Thu, 26 JunJNB - DXB with RwandAir
1 stop
from £336
Cape Town.£420 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dubai on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £420, select.
Cape Town
Thu, 4 SepDXB - CPT with Ethiopian Airlines
1 stop
Thu, 11 SepCPT - DXB with Ethiopian Airlines
1 stop
from £420
East London.£449 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May, returning Mon, 26 May.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines and Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dubai on Wed, 21 May, arriving in East London.Inbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from East London on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £449, select.
East London
Wed, 21 MayDXB - ELS with Ethiopian Airlines
1 stop
Mon, 26 MayELS - DXB with Safair
1 stop
from £449
Durban.£449 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 May, returning Fri, 23 May.Return flight with RwandAir and Safair.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Dubai on Fri, 16 May, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Inbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £449, select.
Durban
Fri, 16 MayDXB - DUR with RwandAir
1 stop
Fri, 23 MayDUR - DXB with Safair
1 stop
from £449
Bloemfontein.£484 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Jun, returning Mon, 23 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines and Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dubai on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Bloemfontein.Inbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from Bloemfontein on Mon, 23 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £484, select.
Bloemfontein
Mon, 16 JunDXB - BFN with Ethiopian Airlines
1 stop
Mon, 23 JunBFN - DXB with Safair
1 stop
from £484
George.£492 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Jun, returning Sun, 29 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines and Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dubai on Sun, 22 Jun, arriving in George.Inbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from George on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £492, select.
George
Sun, 22 JunDXB - GRJ with Ethiopian Airlines
1 stop
Sun, 29 JunGRJ - DXB with Safair
1 stop
from £492
Port Elizabeth.£504 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Wed, 21 May.Return flight with Kenya Airways and Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dubai on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Port Elizabeth.Inbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from Port Elizabeth on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £504, select.
Port Elizabeth
Wed, 14 MayDXB - PLZ with Kenya Airways
1 stop
Wed, 21 MayPLZ - DXB with Safair
1 stop
from £504
Hoedspruit.£632 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jul, returning Mon, 21 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dubai on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Hoedspruit.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Hoedspruit on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £632, select.
Hoedspruit
Mon, 7 JulDXB - HDS with Ethiopian Airlines
1 stop
Mon, 21 JulHDS - DXB with Airlink
1 stop
from £632
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How did we find these deals? We looked at every economy class flight to from Dubai to South Africa. And these fares have the biggest savings when compared to the average airfare.

Flights from Dubai to South Africa FAQs

The cheapest flight from Dubai to South Africa costs £336.

Explore the different prices of flights from Dubai to South Africa and find the best option for you.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to South Africa is June. See if any of these flights in June suit you.
We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Dubai to South Africa is Dubai to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from £336.

Take a look at Dubai to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo flights.
Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to South Africa from Dubai is RwandAir.

Explore RwandAir flight ticket options today. 

If this airline doesn't suit you, the second cheapest airline is Emirates.

Cheapest flights to South Africa from Dubai

  • Dubai to Johannesburg from £336
    Price found 8 May 2025, 03:04
  • Dubai to Cape Town from £420
    Price found 9 May 2025, 22:02
  • Dubai to East London from £449
    Price found 8 May 2025, 07:53
  • Dubai to Durban from £449
    Price found 9 May 2025, 08:16
  • Dubai to Bloemfontein from £484
    Price found 7 May 2025, 10:33
  • Dubai to George from £492
    Price found 8 May 2025, 06:36
  • Dubai to Port Elizabeth from £504
    Price found 9 May 2025, 15:46
  • Dubai to Hoedspruit from £632
    Price found 9 May 2025, 12:19
  • Dubai to Kimberley from £700
    Price found 9 May 2025, 05:16
  • Dubai to Pietermaritzburg from £713
    Price found 9 May 2025, 16:13
  • Dubai to Richards Bay from £783
    Price found 7 May 2025, 10:43

How to find cheap flights from Dubai to South Africa

Looking for flight tickets from Dubai to South Africa? Round-trip tickets start from £336 and one-way flights from Dubai to South Africa start from £208

Here are some tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit "search." From American Airlines to international carriers like Emirates, we've compared flights from all major airlines and online travel agents to find the cheapest Dubai to South Africa flights. And with us, there are no hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
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  • Compare cheap Dubai to South Africa flight deals from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest plane tickets or fastest journeys. Flight tickets to South Africa start from £208 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to secure the best fares for your Dubai to South Africa ticket. If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's "Whole month" tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly from Dubai to South Africa.
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  • Look for direct flights. Only interested in direct flights from Dubai to South Africa? Make sure to tick "Direct flights only" when performing a search. If there are direct Dubai to South Africa flights available, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business Class flights from Dubai to South Africa. Check the difference in price of your plane ticket to South Africa from Dubai when traveling in Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First Class. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Dubai to South Africa flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination point and could help you save money.
  • Search for flights on the go. To get the best flight booking experience on the go, download our app and search for cheap flight tickets from Dubai to South Africa when out and about.

Combine your flight from Dubai to South Africa with hotels and car rental

Once you've secured your plane ticket, we'll also help you discover the best prices and exclusive rates for hotels in South Africa or close by. Lastly, compare hundreds of car rental companies at once so that you get the best car rental deals for your trip.

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South Africa hotels and car hire

Did you know we can help you plan the rest of your trip from Dubai to South Africa? Get exclusive deals and great rates for hotels and car hire in South Africa.
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