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R6 275 Find Cheap Flights from Durban to Dubai

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Cheap Flights from Durban to Dubai (DUR-DXB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Durban to Dubai

Wed, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 23
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 3:25DUR-DXB
13h 20m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
23:25 - 10:35DXB-DUR
13h 10m2 stops
R10 829Qatar Airways
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Wed, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 23
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 5:00DUR-DXB
8h 20mdirect
Emirates Logo
10:15 - 16:35DXB-DUR
8h 20mdirect
R11 618Emirates
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Fri, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 12
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 5:25DUR-DXB
8h 15mdirect
Emirates Logo
10:40 - 17:10DXB-DUR
8h 30mdirect
R11 690Emirates
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:45 - 0:20DUR-DXB
31h 35m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:00 - 13:20DXB-DUR
37h 20m2 stops
R12 084Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:45 - 2:30DUR-DXB
33h 45m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:35 - 13:20DXB-DUR
31h 45m2 stops
R12 174Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 5
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 11:40DUR-DXB
21h 35m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 10:35DXB-DUR
23h 20m2 stops
R12 550Qatar Airways
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Thu, Jun 26 - Sun, Jun 29
South African Logo
18:40 - 5:00DUR-DXB
8h 20mdirect
South African Logo
10:15 - 16:35DXB-DUR
8h 20mdirect
R13 931South African
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Thu, Jun 26 - Sun, Jun 29
South African Logo
7:00 - 23:40DUR-DXB
14h 40m1 stop
South African Logo
10:15 - 16:35DXB-DUR
8h 20mdirect
R14 217South African
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Wed, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 17
SWISS Logo
15:20 - 21:05DUR-DXB
27h 45m2 stops
SWISS Logo
1:15 - 18:05DXB-DUR
42h 50m2 stops
R26 929SWISS
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Wed, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 17
SWISS Logo
15:20 - 21:05DUR-DXB
27h 45m2 stops
SWISS Logo
1:15 - 18:05DXB-DUR
42h 50m2 stops
R27 054SWISS
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Durban to Dubai flights

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 round-trip flights from Durban to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Durban to Dubai, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Durban, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Dubai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Durban 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 from Durban to Dubai is October, where tickets cost R10 937 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R15 616 and R13 464 respectively.

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

The average return 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R37 559 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Durban to Dubai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Durban 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 on the flight from Durban to Dubai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR6 275
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% 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 R350 for a one-way ticket and R604 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 750 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 R15 296 and an overall rating of 7,5.

  • 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.

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 R8 227 or less one-way and R14 686 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.

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

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Tuesday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Wednesday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Thursday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Friday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Saturday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Sunday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Durban King Shaka Intl

Monday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Tuesday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Wednesday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Thursday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Friday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Saturday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Sunday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

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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 3266 reviews
7,8Food
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
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One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

2,0 MediocreHemshika, Jun 2025MRU - DXB
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One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

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

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

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

The Achilles heel of the experience with Qatar Airways is the Doha Airport, especially for travellers arriving into Doha and not transiting. This airport suffers from being ambitiously big and the immigration into Qatar being overly time taking. At the end of my particular flight in which my travel was ending in Doha, the plane parked at a very remote terminal, from where it took me 30 minutes to arrive just at the immigration counter, with fast paced walking and the time on a train inside the airport. Then, at the immigration counter it takes up to a minute or more to process each tourist visitor,due to time taking face and finger scanning processes and langugage barriers if there are questions or information to be exchanged verbally with the officers. If several planes have landed at the same time, it is not unusual that one has to wait 45 to 60 minutes in the immigration queue. In short, the frustration of arriving at Doha takes away all positive vibe of the airline, as the airline and the airport are heavily intertwined and are marketed together.

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

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

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

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

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

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

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

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.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

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.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

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 felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

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 .

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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