Cheap flights from Middle East to South Africa from R4 435

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Middle East is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 728, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until February to fly from Middle East, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 193.

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Middle East. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R13 500. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Middle East to South Africa on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R15 464. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Flying to South Africa from Middle East at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R14 449 when looking at flights departing at midday. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around R14 940.

Fly from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Middle East - South Africa flight prices

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Middle East to South Africa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a Middle East to South Africa flight.

Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, and Egyptair are the most popular carriers operating from Middle East to South Africa

Ethiopian Air, South African and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Middle East according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

67 flights are operational daily from Middle East to South Africa as of October 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 1:00, with 51% of flights per day taking off in the morning.

The number of flights available between Middle East and South Africa is 469 per week as of October 2026. The most frequent departure day is Fri, with 19% of weekly flights leaving on this day.