Cheap flights from South Africa to Dubai from R4 700

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Dubai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R9 745. If you’re not able to fly to Dubai in September, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Dubai during February average around R9 777.

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Dubai is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R12 873. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R13 384.

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from South Africa to Dubai when you can find flight prices for as low as R12 370. Flying to Dubai in the morning 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 at midday when prices are around R13 886.

Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl for the best South Africa - Dubai flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Dubai from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Dubai for around R10 165 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 South Africa for as low as R9 892 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on South Africa to Dubai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Qatar Airways, Air Tanzania, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Dubai

Emirates, South African and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Dubai from South Africa according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 60% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Dubai. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Dubai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of April 2026, 11 flights take off from South Africa and land in Dubai each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 18:00, with 82% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

As of April 2026, 83 flights take off from South Africa and land in Dubai each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.