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R5 265 Find cheap flights to Middle East

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from South Africa to Middle East departing on 27/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Dubai
Dubai1 stopR7 422
Jeddah
Jeddah1 stopR9 377
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv1 stopR10 493
Doha
Doha1 stopR9 158
Medina
Medina2 stopsR17 475
Muscat
Muscat2 stopsR12 650
Amman
Amman1 stopR12 101
Beirut
Beirut1 stopR11 534
Kuwait City
Kuwait City2 stopsR9 780

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May

High season

December

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R5 265
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai

FAQs - booking Middle East flights

  • How long is the flight to Middle East?

    An average direct flight from South Africa to Middle East takes 17h 09m, covering a distance of 10575 km. The most popular route is Johannesburg - Dubai with an average flight time of 7h 55m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Middle East?

    The cheapest ticket to Middle East from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was R3 937 one-way, and R8 208 round-trip. The most popular route is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R8 208.

  • Which airlines fly to Middle East?

    South African, Emirates & American Airlines fly the most frequently from South Africa to Middle East.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Middle East?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Dubai (57% of total searches to Middle East). The next most popular destinations are Jeddah (16%) and Tel Aviv (12%). Searches for flights to Medina (4%), to Doha (4%) and to Abu Dhabi (2%) are also popular.

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    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top 5 airlines flying to Middle East

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Middle East? 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 3753 reviews
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
8,3Entertainment
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
Airline reviews

Very good ..nice comfort..crew service was good..and no delays in time ..they always on time..

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2024IAH - DXB
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Very good ..nice comfort..crew service was good..and no delays in time ..they always on time..

More than two hours delay I could not do my tax refund because of the delay to check in They lost my luggage

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

All was good. Emirates should restart allowing fast track immigration for business class at Manchester airport. Saves a bit of time

Different rules going from Dubai to Ahmedabad vs going from Ahmedabad to Dubai Horrible, only 1 baggage was allowed to carry on and no personal bag, i had to put personal bag inside carry on

On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

My last few flights with Emirates have always been delayed at least a half an hour. When my layover is only an hour and a half to two hours, 30 minutes makes a big difference. I’m going to check out other airlines.

I liked everything accept the delay try to improve in that area

Flights were both delayed. No luggage on arrival for the whole plane and no contact since submitting a PIR.

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

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.

Cons: "It’s a hop and a skip, just 2 1/2 hours. But. Nice flight"

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

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

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

I had first class service from them. A little late taking off, but no major problem

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

There’s lots of problem I faced from Bom to Doha that experience was worst I never faced before like this

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

I had already opted for Vegan food before 2 months yet they say we have no record for it,

Boarding procedures are very tiring. We have to clear security twice for our connecting flights from Doha. Also every time we board flights we have to show boarding passes 5-6 times.

Excellent will be flying again in May with Qatar. to Botswana.

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

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.

Customer service and the food was great. If the announcements in English could be said slower for the customer to understand what is being said. Due to ascent, it is difficult to understand. repaeting would help.

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.

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

I was a good, but long trip. The airline did a good job. I would use them again.

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

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!

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

Great staff. Horribly uncomfortable seating. The seats have been replaced 10 years ago. It was like sitting on an ironing board for 15 hours. This was true for both legs of the round trip flights. Would not take Kenya Airways between New York and Nairobi ever again.

I almost missed my flight because my previous flight (Mombasa- Nairobi, also Kenyan airways) landed in a different terminal. There was no signs whatsoever, no information shared. It felt messy. If the flights are purchased together, like mine, there has to be indications on how to board to the following one.

Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

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9/9Mon
1 stopRwandAir
13h 10mJNB-DXB
14/9Sat
2 stopsRwandAir
15h 10mDXB-JNB
R7 422
9/9Mon
1 stopRwandAir
13h 10mJNB-DXB
14/9Sat
2 stopsRwandAir
15h 10mDXB-JNB
R8 061
11/10Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 35mJNB-DXB
15/10Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
17h 35mDXB-JNB
R8 189
2/10Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 35mJNB-DXB
9/10Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
17h 35mDXB-JNB
R8 208
23/11Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
13h 10mJNB-AUH
30/11Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 20mAUH-JNB
R9 505
6/8Tue
directEmirates
8h 20mDUR-DXB
13/8Tue
directEmirates
8h 20mDXB-DUR
R9 615
1/9Sun
directEmirates
8h 20mJNB-DXB
4/9Wed
directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
R9 688
12/9Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
12h 50mJNB-AUH
19/9Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
12h 25mAUH-JNB
R9 816
25/8Sun
directSouth African
8h 20mDUR-DXB
1/9Sun
directSouth African
8h 20mDXB-DUR
R14 222
16/9Mon
directSouth African
8h 20mDUR-DXB
26/9Thu
directSouth African
8h 20mDXB-DUR
R14 258

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27/12Fri
1 stopRwandAir
13h 10mJNB-DXB
R5 265
27/12Fri
1 stopRwandAir
13h 10mJNB-DXB
R5 283
27/12Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 05mJNB-AUH
R5 539
12/12Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 25mJNB-AUH
R6 069
13/8Tue
directSouth African
8h 00mJNB-DXB
R8 208
31/7Wed
directSouth African
9h 30mCPT-DXB
R8 208
3/8Sat
1 stopEthiopian Air
11h 10mJNB-JED
R8 354
24/12Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
11h 10mJNB-JED
R8 372
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8h 20mJNB-DXB
R8 628
1/8Thu
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8h 20mJNB-DXB
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31/7Wed
directEmirates
8h 20mJNB-DXB
7/8Wed
directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
R9 652
28/7Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
35h 10mJNB-DXB
1/9Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
16h 50mDXB-JNB
R10 200
31/7Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
33h 15mJNB-DXB
29/8Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
10h 50mDXB-JNB
R10 621
31/7Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
28h 25mJNB-DXB
29/8Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
25h 20mDXB-JNB
R10 639
30/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 25mJNB-DXB
6/8Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
17h 35mDXB-JNB
R12 010
29/7Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
35h 10mCPT-DXB
11/8Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
11h 20mDXB-CPT
R12 851
27/7Sat
directSouth African
8h 20mDUR-DXB
9/8Fri
directSouth African
8h 20mDXB-DUR
R13 271
30/7Tue
directQatar Airways
8h 20mJNB-DOH
27/8Tue
directQatar Airways
8h 30mDOH-JNB
R13 399
28/7Sun
directSouth African
8h 20mJNB-DXB
1/9Sun
directSouth African
8h 10mDXB-JNB
R13 454
30/7Tue
directQatar Airways
8h 20mJNB-DOH
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directQatar Airways
8h 30mDOH-JNB
R14 350

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