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Cheap Flights to Dubai

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

Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:55JNB-DXB
16h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:40 - 20:10DXB-JNB
16h 30m1 stop
R7 912Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:55JNB-DXB
16h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 20:10DXB-JNB
17h 45m1 stop
R8 073Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 23:25JNB-DXB
28h 25m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
0:55 - 0:25DXB-JNB
25h 30m1 stop
R8 970Kenya Airways
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Oct 6
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 23:25JNB-DXB
20h 00m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
6:55 - 0:25DXB-JNB
19h 30m1 stop
R9 042Kenya Airways
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Wed, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 6
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 3:25JNB-DXB
11h 30m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:25 - 16:10DXB-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
R9 831Qatar Airways
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 3:25DUR-DXB
13h 20m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
23:25 - 10:35DXB-DUR
13h 10m2 stops
R10 944Qatar Airways
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 5:00DUR-DXB
8h 20mdirect
Emirates Logo
10:15 - 16:35DXB-DUR
8h 20mdirect
R11 428Emirates
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Wed, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 30
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 5:00DUR-DXB
8h 20mdirect
Emirates Logo
10:15 - 16:35DXB-DUR
8h 20mdirect
R11 500Emirates
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 11
South African Logo
18:40 - 5:00DUR-DXB
8h 20mdirect
South African Logo
10:15 - 16:35DXB-DUR
8h 20mdirect
R14 029South African
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Sun, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 18
South African Logo
18:40 - 5:00DUR-DXB
8h 20mdirect
South African Logo
10:15 - 16:35DXB-DUR
8h 20mdirect
R14 352South African
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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.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Dubai was found on the route from Johannesburg, at R141 926 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Dubai and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R10 011 in the last 3 days.

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.

A flight to Dubai costs R12 540 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R6 707 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to Dubai which costs R14 616 on average, and Durban to Dubai, which costs R16 448 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 October, where tickets cost R9 831 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R13 043 and R11 912 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of R11 105.

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 R12 238 return, from Durban R14 474 return, from Cape Town R14 640 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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Dubai Plane Tickets

Low seasonAugust
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR5 059
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai

When to book flights to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Dubai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Dubai was found on the route from Johannesburg, at R141 926 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Dubai and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R10 011 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Dubai Intl Airport from central Dubai?

    Dubai Intl Airport is 11 km from the centre of Dubai.

  • What is the name of Dubai’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Dubai, called Dubai Intl Airport (DXB). It can also be referred to as Dubai Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Dubai?

    On average, a flight to Dubai costs R12 540. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R6 707 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 Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R14 880. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R15 425 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 round-trip flights cost R759 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 R854.

  • How many direct flights to Dubai are there each week?

    Each week there are around 49 direct flights from within South Africa to Dubai. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

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 R47 076, from Durban R54 046, from Cape Town R55 599
  • 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?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Dubai Intl.
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Direct departures

South Africa to Dubai Intl

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +103 more

ANA, ASKY, +104 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +95 more

ANA, ASKY, +96 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +97 more

ANA, ASKY, +98 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +98 more

ANA, ASKY, +99 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +101 more

ANA, ASKY, +102 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +92 more

ANA, ASKY, +93 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +96 more

ANA, ASKY, +97 more

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to South Africa

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +103 more

ANA, ASKY, +104 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +95 more

ANA, ASKY, +96 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +97 more

ANA, ASKY, +98 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +98 more

ANA, ASKY, +99 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +101 more

ANA, ASKY, +102 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +92 more

ANA, ASKY, +93 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +96 more

ANA, ASKY, +97 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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 3284 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
7,8Food
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

10,0 ExcellentSue, Jul 2025MAN - DXB
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

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

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

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

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

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!

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

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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