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R5 242 Find Cheap Flights to Dubai

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Cheapest return fare
R9 519
Typical prices: R8 936-R11 865
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/4Sat 25/4
JNB - DXB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R10 034
Typical prices: R10 101-R12 614
Emirates
Thu 29/1Sun 8/2
JNB - DXB • Direct
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CPT-DXB
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March
Cheapest • 7% price drop
December
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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

Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 - 10:15
JNB
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DXB
20h 20m1 stop
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6:55 - 9:45
DXB
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JNB
28h 50m1 stop
R9 519Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, May 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:55
JNB
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DXB
16h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 3:55
DXB
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JNB
12h 45m1 stop
R9 552Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, May 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 15:45
JNB
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DXB
14h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 3:55
DXB
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JNB
12h 45m1 stop
R9 568Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 2:55
JNB
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DXB
10h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:40 - 20:10
DXB
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JNB
16h 30m1 stop
R9 618Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:55
JNB
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DXB
16h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 3:55
DXB
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JNB
12h 45m1 stop
R9 685Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 28
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12:35 - 21:15
CPT
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DXB
30h 40m1 stop
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5:20 - 17:25
DXB
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CPT
14h 05m1 stop
R10 966Qatar Airways
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
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19:10 - 5:25
DUR
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DXB
8h 15mdirect
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10:40 - 17:10
DXB
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DUR
8h 30mdirect
R10 983Emirates
Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 8
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19:10 - 5:25
DUR
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DXB
8h 15mdirect
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10:40 - 17:10
DXB
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DUR
8h 30mdirect
R11 016Emirates
Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 2
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14:25 - 5:45
CPT
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DXB
13h 20m2 stops
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2:20 - 13:35
DXB
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CPT
13h 15m2 stops
R11 066Kenya Airways
Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 27
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 0:30
CPT
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DXB
32h 05m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
2:20 - 22:05
DXB
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CPT
21h 45m1 stop
R11 099Kenya Airways
Booking Insights

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.

If travelling to Dubai, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Johannesburg, with flights as low as R5 242 one-way and R9 519 return. Flights from Cape Town are the most searched and start at $198 for a return trip.

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.

On average, a flight to Dubai costs R11 909. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R6 304 and departed from Cape Town. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to Dubai which costs R13 765 on average, and Cape Town to Dubai, which costs R13 668 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 February, where tickets cost R10 700 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R14 111 and R12 464 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is March with an average price of R9 568.

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 R7 686 one-way - R11 878 return, from Cape Town R7 713 one-way - R12 378 return, from Durban R8 525 one-way - R12 213 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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Dubai Plane Tickets

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR5 242
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (13% 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?

    If travelling to Dubai, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Johannesburg, with flights as low as R5 242 one-way and R9 519 return. Flights from Cape Town are the most searched and start at $198 for a return trip.

  • 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 R11 909. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R6 304 and departed from Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Dubai?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Dubai is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as R13 691. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R14 034 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 flights cost R12 668 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 R14 047.

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 R23 887, from Durban R45 162, from Cape Town R51 824
  • 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, +109 more

ANA, ASKY, +110 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +103 more

ANA, ASKY, +104 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, ASKY, +109 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +105 more

ANA, ASKY, +106 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, ASKY, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +103 more

ANA, ASKY, +104 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

ANA, ASKY, +107 more

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to South Africa

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +109 more

ANA, ASKY, +110 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +103 more

ANA, ASKY, +104 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, ASKY, +109 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +105 more

ANA, ASKY, +106 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +108 more

ANA, ASKY, +109 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +103 more

ANA, ASKY, +104 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +106 more

ANA, ASKY, +107 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3447 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
7,9Food
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Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

6,0 GoodWoei, Dec 2025
LYS - DXB
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Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

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.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

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

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

It was little disheartening and disappointing. Although flight staff did a good job. But customer service didn’t do anything to resolve my issue.

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

I had to stay in the airport 15 even with a hotel reservation..i was refused to inter to qatar cuz the hotel was outside the airport. They could have offered a solution. It was really exhausting for me and my family.

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

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

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