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Cheap Flights to Middle East

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Dubai
Dubai1 stopR9 629
Jeddah
Jeddah1 stopR9 661
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv2 stopsR12 599
Medina
Medina1 stopR11 865
Doha
Doha1 stopR7 801
Abu Dhabi
Abu DhabidirectR8 144
Riyadh
Riyadh1 stopR12 697
Muscat
Muscat2 stopsR11 179
Beirut
Beirut2 stopsR12 289
Kuwait City
Kuwait City2 stopsR10 657
Dubai
Dubai1 stopR9 629
Jeddah
Jeddah1 stopR9 661
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv2 stopsR12 599
Medina
Medina1 stopR11 865
Doha
Doha1 stopR7 801
Abu Dhabi
Abu DhabidirectR8 144
Riyadh
Riyadh1 stopR12 697
Muscat
Muscat2 stopsR11 179
Beirut
Beirut2 stopsR12 289
Kuwait City
Kuwait City2 stopsR10 657

Book Cheap Middle East Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Middle East 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Middle East

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 20:50
JNB
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DOH
10h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:30 - 8:20
DOH
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JNB
28h 50m
1 stop
R7 801Etihad Airways
Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Nov 1
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 20:50
JNB
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DOH
10h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
17:45 - 8:20
DOH
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JNB
15h 35m
1 stop
R7 997Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 9:35
JNB
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DOH
22h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
22:55 - 8:20
DOH
-
JNB
10h 25m
1 stop
R8 013Etihad Airways
Sun, Jul 19 - Thu, Jul 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:05
JNB
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DOH
16h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:15 - 13:25
DOH
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JNB
11h 10m
1 stop
R8 046Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 2:05
JNB
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DOH
26h 15m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:15 - 13:25
DOH
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JNB
11h 10m
1 stop
R8 437Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jul 20 - Mon, Jul 27
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 3:25
JNB
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DXB
11h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 4:00
DXB
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JNB
18h 15m
1 stop
R9 629Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 4:35
JNB
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DXB
14h 25m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
6:45 - 15:50
DXB
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JNB
11h 05m
1 stop
R9 678Kenya Airways
Sat, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 31
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 20:15
JNB
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DXB
8h 10mdirect
Emirates Logo
14:25 - 20:35
DXB
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JNB
8h 10mdirect
R9 710Emirates
Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 5
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 8:20
JNB
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DXB
8h 00mdirect
Emirates Logo
23:20 - 5:30
DXB
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JNB
8h 10mdirect
R9 727Emirates
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 10:15
JNB
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DXB
18h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 4:00
DXB
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JNB
18h 15m
1 stop
R9 776Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Middle East

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

What is the cheapest flight to Middle East?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Middle East from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Abu Dhabi, at R8 958 return. The most popular route is Cape Town (CPT) to Doha (DOH) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R10 110.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Middle East?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to Middle East, 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 South Africa to Middle East is September, when tickets cost R6 104 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R8 225 and R8 029 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Middle East?

The average price for all round-trip flights from South Africa to Middle East depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Middle East is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost R12 254 on average. Morning departures are around 7% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Middle East is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R13 742.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Middle East?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Middle East, 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 a flight from South Africa to Middle East, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Middle East?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East is Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH), with an average flight price of R5 930.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flightR4 733
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Jeddah

FAQs - booking Middle East flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to Middle East?

    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 South Africa to Middle East.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to Middle East?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to Middle East?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to Middle East 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 from South Africa to Middle East?

    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 from South Africa to Middle East up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Middle East?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Middle East is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R12 698. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R13 301 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Middle East

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Middle East? 25% of our users found return tickets to Middle East for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo R30 692, from Durban R34 175, from Cape Town R36 113
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Middle East flight deals.

Reviews of the 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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3605 reviews
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
Airline reviews

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

8,0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
DUR - DXB
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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

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

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

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

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

There was no phone charger, uncomfortable seats, unprofessional flight attendants, didn’t like food. Could not reserve seat in advance

You're like a poor man's Emirates Airlines. The Asian vegetarian food was awful. The entertainment selection was very limited and not contemporary at all. The seats were cramped. There was no plug for charging my phone (I refuse to plug into a USB port - A security risk). The plane itself was aged.

The flight was quite comfortable for a 12 hour flight! Food was excellent. The service was good, the entertainment was fine. All in all, one of the better long-haul flights I’ve experienced.

The food was terrible The flight attendance was sloppy and late with everything!! Never again

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Liked leg room Disliked unable to book to sit with my family on same flight without paying extra

Long way to improve. Toilets not working. Bad handling when flight was canceled

1st of all on February 27th Abu Dhabi to Delhi flight the seat wasn't comfortable at all, coming back the Lounge at Abu Dhabi didn't have anything. Than the Food in the flight

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion just plywood. The seats are so compact that I could not even move at all and I am slim. Just imagine someone else. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far better than this. Do not even travel for free. For a 12 hour flight sitting on a plywood is horrible experience and on top of that the person at checking counter at NY was worst and rude. Plus they charge arms and leg for everything. I think they would also start charging for belts and oxygen also soon. First and last time flying with Ethiad.

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

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.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

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

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

The wifi service was really poor I try to use it the service was extremely poor if that could be improved that will go a long way

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

Was so glad the the captain kept the air. It’s usually suffocating in there.

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