Cheap flights from Durban to Dubai from R5 453

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Dubai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R10 774. If you’re not able to fly to Dubai in February, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Durban to Dubai during September average around R10 840.

The cheapest day to depart from Durban to Dubai is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R14 106. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Durban because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R14 666.

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Durban to Dubai when you can find flight prices for as low as R14 187. Flying to Dubai in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Dubai is in the afternoon when prices are around R14 417.

Fly from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl for the best Durban King Shaka Intl - Dubai Intl flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Dubai from Durban when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Dubai for around R11 345 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Dubai from Durban for as low as R11 282 on momondo.

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Durban to Dubai.

As of May 2026, prices for Durban to Dubai flights are approximately 16% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Oman Air are the most popular carriers operating from Durban King Shaka Intl to Dubai Intl

Emirates, South African and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Dubai from Durban according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 68% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Dubai. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Dubai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 6% of flights between Durban and Dubai have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 118 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Emirates have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 6% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

The number of flights available between Durban and Dubai is 2 per day as of May 2026. The most frequent departure time is 18:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

As of May 2026, 15 flights take off from Durban and land in Dubai each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 20% of weekly flights taking off on this day.