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R6 499 Find cheap flights from Durban to Dubai

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Cheap flight deals from Durban to Dubai (DUR-DXB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Durban 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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18:40 - 5:00DUR-DXB
8h 20mdirect
10:40 - 17:10DXB-DUR
8h 30mdirect
R9 525Emirates
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Fri, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 31
19:35 - 15:45DUR-DXB
18h 10m2 stops
17:10 - 7:15DXB-DUR
16h 05m2 stops
R10 439
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Thu, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 9
18:40 - 5:00DUR-DXB
8h 20mdirect
10:15 - 16:35DXB-DUR
8h 20mdirect
R10 582Emirates
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Thu, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 9
11:55 - 3:50DUR-DXB
13h 55m2 stops
13:25 - 10:35DXB-DUR
23h 10m2 stops
R11 011Qatar Airways
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Sat, Feb 15 - Sat, Mar 1
18:40 - 23:25DUR-DXB
50h 45m2 stops
0:55 - 21:40DXB-DUR
46h 45m2 stops
R12 301Kenya Airways
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Wed, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 19
8:05 - 23:25DUR-DXB
13h 20m2 stops
0:55 - 7:35DXB-DUR
32h 40m2 stops
R12 319Kenya Airways
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Thu, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 16
11:55 - 3:50DUR-DXB
13h 55m2 stops
13:25 - 10:35DXB-DUR
23h 10m2 stops
R13 267Qatar Airways
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Fri, Jan 10 - Fri, Jan 17
18:40 - 5:00DUR-DXB
8h 20mdirect
10:15 - 16:35DXB-DUR
8h 20mdirect
R14 216South African
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Sat, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 18
18:40 - 5:00DUR-DXB
8h 20mdirect
10:15 - 16:35DXB-DUR
8h 20mdirect
R14 234South African
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Wed, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 20
8:05 - 2:55DUR-DXB
40h 50m2 stops
17:10 - 7:35DXB-DUR
16h 25m2 stops
R18 800Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 9

Flights from Durban to Dubai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Durban to Dubai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Dubai?

The average price of all flights from Durban to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Dubai on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Durban, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Durban to Dubai?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of R41 187, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R6 499
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Durban to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Durban to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Durban to Dubai

  • How many terminals are there at the Dubai International Airport?

    The Dubai International Airport has three terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. Terminal 1 is dedicated to international flights and can handle more than 20 million people per year. T2 arrivals in Dubai can handle over 5 million people, with 50 airlines operating from there. Flydubai, Dubai's first budget airline, also flies from T2. Terminal 3 is solely responsible for all Emirates Airlines arrivals and departures.

  • Is there a simpler way of getting from one terminal to another at the Dubai Airport?

    Most of the time, if you have a flight connection, you will be transferred automatically as part of your connection. But if you need to, you can take a free shuttle bus between Terminals 1 and 3 that runs 24 hours a day and takes about 15 to 25 minutes. Between Terminals 1 and 3, you can also take the Dubai Metro.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Durban to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Durban to Dubai was R363 for a one-way ticket and R532 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Durban to Dubai?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Durban to Dubai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Durban to Dubai?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Durban and Dubai.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Durban to Dubai?

    There are direct flights from Durban to Dubai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Durban to Dubai, Emirates or South African?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Durban to Dubai are Emirates and South African. With an average price for the route of R11 378 and an overall rating of 8,1, Emirates is the most popular choice. South African is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R14 891 and an overall rating of 7,7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Durban 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 from Durban to Dubai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Durban to Dubai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from Durban is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Durban to Dubai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Dubai with an airline and back to Durban with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Durban 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 from Durban up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Durban to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R9 385 or less one-way and R12 914 or less round-trip.
  • At a low price, designated "airport buses" provide hourly service between King Shaka airport and the city center. The airport is also served by Airport Bus Shuttle Service and Margate Mini Coach. The airport bus stop is located just behind the taxi rank.
  • The terminal at Durban Airport is a contemporary two-level structure that handles arrivals on the lower level and departures on the top level. The terminal has a good variety of cafés and stores, but they all shut at 11:00 p.m., so plan accordingly if you intend to remain later than that.
  • There are "sleep 'n fly" pods available at Dubai International Airport for those who need to catch some sleepwhile waiting for their next trip. Sleep 'n Fly offers a variety of cabin sizes, from whole cabins to individual sleeping pods, to meet your every need. These may be found at the D Gates of Terminal 1 and the A Gates of Terminal 3.
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Prefer to fly direct from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Tuesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Wednesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Thursday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Friday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Saturday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Sunday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Durban King Shaka Intl

Monday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Tuesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Wednesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Thursday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Friday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Saturday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Sunday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

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Top 5 airlines serving from Durban to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Durban to Dubai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3623 reviews
8,3Crew
7,9Food
8,1Comfort
8,3Entertainment
8,2Boarding
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The lounge staff at reception were inefficient and robotic. Boarding process was chaotic at the gate with no priority for business and first. At arrival into Dubai, no upper deck door . Food option and quality for this flight was awful . Thankfully the bar is always good.

4,0 OkayWoei, Aug 2024SIN - DXB
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The lounge staff at reception were inefficient and robotic. Boarding process was chaotic at the gate with no priority for business and first. At arrival into Dubai, no upper deck door . Food option and quality for this flight was awful . Thankfully the bar is always good.

I was not allowed to upgrade with miles whereas others were. That’s a pity

I have a very good experience flighting with emirates. All my expectations were fit well.

Fresh energetic and friendly crew, great food, brand new plane and non stop entertainment

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

More organised boarding process. It was a circus. Otherwise absolutely top class flight

We waited over an hour to check our bags in and get boarding passes. We arrived 2 and 1/2 hours before the flight, and it was still very slow. That crew was very friendly and very helpful

Emirates is good airlines. But there plane seats were very small and congested. Need to little good and big seats in economy class.

The flight experience was good, but connection time was cut shorted because of delayed start.. it would have been helpful if the flight showed which gate/terminal we need to go for connecting flight and flight timing was less than 30 minutes to connect which made ourselves stressful to catch next flight 😔

On the DXB to IAD flight, missed the snack between the meals again...

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...

At the last minute as I boarded the airplane they made me check my carry on bag. When I arrived my Apple Watch, sunglasses, and medications had been stolen. I find this absolutely unacceptable. I will never fly with SAA again.

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

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

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

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

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

Suddenly Flight has been change by Qatar and there’s no information is there of us from Bom to Doha and counter person is behaving like Qatar owner next I will not buy Qatar and I will not suggest anyone to fly in Qatar

The crew was fantastic and the over flight was perfect as well.

My seat that I booked over a year ago and some other passenger was sitting in it. They said they could not walk and they would not move. I was with my young kid and the crew did nothing to accommodate that. Just disappointed that the airline accepts that excuse from a passenger.

No separate queue for business class/platinum passengers. I had to stay in the long queue to board. I requested breakfast before landing, but the crew didn't offer, except a coffee with milk. No tea with milk was available. Had asked for cookies, but didn't receive them. The crew in the business class was not good in terms of service..

Boarding delayed, no communication. I left the lounge, and heard a final call, boarding started after a 30 minutes.

Very bad, flying business but have no benefit of it. the crew was rude and I was not offered any food at all. I called them 3 times but none of them came. I was sick at that time and none of them helped me. an hour before landing they came to offer me food. it was too late because my stomach was already very painful and I was vomiting. I nearly can’t walk to immigration. I was forced to cancel my connecting flight and had to stay overnight in stockholm to recover my health.

It’s good alternative flight out from Mogadishu, especially for the timing

My suitcase 🧳 got missing we still looking for it This not good for them 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾🤦🏽‍♀️

I took 4 Ethiopian Airlines flights on my trip. Each flight was one of the worst experiences I have had flying. The interior was filthy on each flight, the seats, the floors, the bathrooms. All were filthy. At 5-10, my knees touched the seat in front of me. The person in front of me declined their seat, basically making eye contact with me should they look up. My seat did not recline, so I was trapped in my seat, unable to use the bathroom or get up from my seat unless I woke up the person laying in my lap. My tv and seat were broken, as well as my friends seat and tv for our 14 hr flight. The bathroom closest to us was already clogged before we took off, so the backed up bathroom smells wafted out and into our row the entire 14 hr flight. Out of 4 flights, they were out of vegetarian food options for each meal. Flight staff was fairly rude and unapologetic, finally agreeing to give me a second roll and butter instead of no substitute offered for most of the meals. Flight crew had zero control over the passengers, allowing adults to congregate by exit doors and talk loudly during sleeping hours. Children were allowed to be completely ignored as they played outside of their seats and screeched for the ENTIRE 16 hr return flight. Forcing passengers to try and shush the children. Passengers then got up and got their bags the second the flight touched down, ignoring all safety and exit protocols. I will NEVER fly another Ethiopian Airlines flight as long as I live.

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

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

I still cannot find my luggage. I need my luggage.

The cabin crew members were so exceptionally good. They were always respectful to us the passengers and were professional. I also enjoyed the meals.

Again, entertainment system didn't work. 50% of aircraft don't seem to have a functional entertainment system and the crew is absolutely uninterested in fixing. They just say Addis needs to fix it. Well, Addis had better get off it's butt and fix their aircraft.

Bathrooms were absolutely atrocious. Absolutely third world. Unusable. From non-flushing toilets to poor maintenance - missing toilet paper, dirty with mess, etc. Horrifying. Does Ethiopian Airways expect customers to clean the bathroom before use. For sure inconsiderate passengers don't do anything to clear/clean after use.

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.

Seats were great. Business class service has been cut entirely, not even a water handed out

Excellent crew. Three problems need to be taken care of: 1. Lack of wi-fi during the flight. This prevents busy traveller's from working while onboard. 2. Why there were two very-slow security check points was more punishment that necessary. Went through thorough security at transit area, the an even slower one at Gare 19!!!! Why passports needed to be checked st least 5 times by 5 different people makes no sense. Additionally, passengers were crammed like sardines in a boarding area with no charging ports that work!! This was a boarding nightmare. 3. During my flight (seat 27C) the headset socket did not work. Watched one movie, but very difficult because of that. Had to keep my fingers on the socket for it to work!

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone. 15 hours without WiFi!!!

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone.

Staff and service on board is always exemplary. Food however could be better.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Durban to Dubai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/10Wed
2 stopsKenya Airways
37h 20mDUR-DXB
R6 499
8/10Tue
2 stopsKenya Airways
37h 20mDUR-DXB
R6 517
8/10Tue
3 stops
18h 30mDUR-DXB
R7 914
8/10Tue
directSouth African
8h 20mDUR-DXB
R8 379
9/10Wed
directSouth African
8h 20mDUR-DXB
R8 397
9/10Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
13h 20mDUR-DXB
R8 845
9/10Wed
1 stop
12h 15mDUR-DXB
R9 346
8/10Tue
1 stop
14h 45mDUR-DXB
R9 382
9/10Wed
3 stops
24h 05mDUR-DXB
R11 173
9/10Wed
3 stops
23h 05mDUR-DXB
R13 196

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Last minute flights from Durban to Dubai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Durban to Dubai that are departing in the next 10 days.
15/9Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
31h 55mDUR-DXB
21/9Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
46h 45mDXB-DUR
R12 856
15/9Sun
directSouth African
8h 20mDUR-DXB
22/9Sun
directSouth African
8h 20mDXB-DUR
R14 521
15/9Sun
multi-stopSouth African
11h 40mDUR-DXB
22/9Sun
directSouth African
8h 20mDXB-DUR
R15 488
15/9Sun
multi-stop
32h 10mDUR-DXB
22/9Sun
multi-stop
19h 35mDXB-DUR
R16 043
15/9Sun
multi-stopSouth African
32h 45mDUR-DXB
22/9Sun
multi-stopSouth African
33h 00mDXB-DUR
R16 347
15/9Sun
multi-stop
16h 30mDUR-DXB
21/9Sat
multi-stop
30h 20mDXB-DUR
R18 209
15/9Sun
multi-stop
11h 40mDUR-DXB
22/9Sun
multi-stop
17h 40mDXB-DUR
R19 803
15/9Sun
direct
8h 20mDUR-DXB
21/9Sat
multi-stop
30h 20mDXB-DUR
R22 488
15/9Sun
multi-stopSouth African
11h 40mDUR-DXB
21/9Sat
multi-stopSouth African
16h 10mDXB-DUR
R23 151
15/9Sun
multi-stop
27h 55mDUR-DXB
22/9Sun
multi-stop
31h 15mDXB-DUR
R61 592

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