Cheap flights from Middle East to South Africa from R3 848

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Middle East is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R8 548, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Middle East, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R8 822.

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Middle East. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R13 476. 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 Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around R15 278. 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 R13 596 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 470.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Middle East when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R10 822 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Middle East for as low as R9 031 on momondo.

There are 4 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.

Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, and Qatar Airways 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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

92 flights are operational daily from Middle East to South Africa as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 1:00, with 47% of flights per day taking off in the morning.

The number of flights available between Middle East and South Africa is 645 per week as of February 2026. The most frequent departure day is Sat, with 16% of weekly flights leaving on this day.