How many flights depart from Middle East to South Africa on average per day?

86 flights are operational daily from Middle East to South Africa as of July 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 1:00, with 58% of flights per day taking off in the morning.

How many flights depart from Middle East to South Africa on average per week?

The number of flights available between Middle East and South Africa is 602 per week as of July 2026. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 16% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Which airlines fly 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 32% 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.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Middle East to South Africa?

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

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Middle East to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Middle East to South Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Middle East to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from Middle East to South Africa is 8 as of July 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Middle East to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Middle East to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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1:50 - 13:25

DXB

JNB

13h 35m

1 stop

17:45 - 8:30

JNB

DXB

12h 45m

1 stop

R9 308RwandAir

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Jan 3

1:50 - 13:25

DXB

JNB

13h 35m

1 stop

3:10 - 8:30

JNB

DXB

27h 20m

1 stop

R9 586RwandAir

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25

0:55 - 10:55

DXB

JNB

12h 00m

1 stop

1:15 - 23:25

JNB

DXB

20h 10m

1 stop

R9 815Kenya Airways

Sun, Jul 19 - Sat, Jul 25

6:45 - 10:55

DXB

JNB

30h 10m

1 stop

1:15 - 23:25

JNB

DXB

20h 10m

1 stop

R9 832Kenya Airways

Tue, Jul 21 - Sat, Jul 25

17:10 - 13:15

DXB

JNB

22h 05m

3 stops

14:15 - 21:25

JNB

DXB

29h 10m

3 stops

R10 110Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

3:40 - 18:55

RUH

CPT

16h 15m

2 stops

13:50 - 2:10

CPT

RUH

11h 20m

1 stop

R12 531Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jul 19 - Tue, Aug 4

3:40 - 18:55

RUH

CPT

16h 15m

2 stops

13:50 - 2:10

CPT

RUH

11h 20m

1 stop

R12 596Ethiopian Air

Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 24

23:25 - 17:25

DXB

CPT

20h 00m

1 stop

13:50 - 10:25

CPT

DXB

18h 35m

3 stops

R14 003Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 3

23:25 - 17:25

DXB

CPT

20h 00m

1 stop

13:50 - 10:25

CPT

DXB

18h 35m

3 stops

R14 019Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 3

7:45 - 13:00

TLV

CPT

54h 15m

2 stops

13:50 - 5:50

CPT

TLV

39h 00m

2 stops

R15 148Etihad Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Sep 18

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Ethiopian Air flights from Middle East to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Jul 24

DXB17:10Dubai Intl

12h 45m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 14

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 55m

1 stop

DXB15:45Dubai Intl

R10 666

Ethiopian Air

Jul 22

DXB5:40Dubai Intl

16h 30m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 13

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 55m

1 stop

DXB15:45Dubai Intl

R10 928

Ethiopian Air

Jul 28

DXB5:40Dubai Intl

16h 30m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 14

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50m

1 stop

DXB1:10Dubai Intl

R10 993

Qatar Airways flights from Middle East to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Oct 14

DXB23:00Dubai Intl

12h 10m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 21

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 00m

3 stops

DXB3:25Dubai Intl

R11 222

Qatar Airways

Oct 14

DXB11:45Dubai Intl

18h 15m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 21

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 00m

3 stops

DXB3:25Dubai Intl

R11 582

Qatar Airways

Oct 24

DXB23:25Dubai Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 3

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

18h 35m

3 stops

DXB10:25Dubai Intl

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1:50-13:25

1 stop13h 35m

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17:45-8:30

1 stop12h 45m

R9 308

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Dubai Intl

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1:50-13:25

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3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

R9 586

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

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Dubai Intl

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0:55-10:55

1 stop12h 00m

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Sat 25/7

1:15-23:25

1 stop20h 10m

R9 815

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

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Dubai Intl

Tue 21/7

6:45-10:55

1 stop30h 10m

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Sat 25/7

1:15-23:25

1 stop20h 10m

R9 832

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/8

17:10-13:15

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Thu 27/8

14:15-21:25

3 stops29h 10m

R10 110

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 19/7

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R12 531

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 12/8

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/8

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R12 596

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/10

23:25-17:25

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

13:50-10:25

3 stops18h 35m

R14 003

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/10

23:25-17:25

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

13:50-10:25

3 stops18h 35m

R14 019

Tel AvivCape Town

TLV - CPT

TLVCPT

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Fri 21/8

7:45-13:00

2 stops54h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

13:50-5:50

2 stops39h 00m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Middle East is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 519, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in September, then you should wait until November to fly from Middle East, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R10 715.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

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 943. 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 Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around R15 059. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

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 361 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 814.

What is the cheapest Middle East to South Africa flight route?

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

What cabin class options are available on Middle East to South Africa flights?

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.

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You could potentially save up to 26% on your flight if you consider stops on a Middle East to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R6 562
Fastest flight time	8h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Middle East in the past 72 hours is R6 562. The best return flight deal from Middle East to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 295.

The fastest flight from Middle East to South Africa takes 8h 10m

Direct flights go from Middle East to South Africa every day.

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From Middle East there are direct flights to Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Middle East to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Middle East to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Middle East to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Middle East to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Middle East to South Africa is 8 as of July 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Middle East to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Middle East to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Middle East to South Africa?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Middle East to South Africa is Boeing 777-300ER (57,59% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A380-800 (27,22%), Airbus A350-900 (9,15%), and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (4,34%).

Best airlines flying from Middle East to South Africa

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Egyptair	PriceFrom R4 562	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 434 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R5 357	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 742 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 773	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 010 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom R6 986	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 42 reviews	Search RwandAir flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom R7 008	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 474 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R7 503	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 607 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R7 596	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 310 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R7 725	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 477 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom R12 955	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 62 reviews	Search South African flights

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Yes. All flights to South Africa from Middle East on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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