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R5 281 Cheap flights to Dubai

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Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 4:10JNB-DXB
11h 40m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:40 - 20:10DXB-JNB
16h 30m1 stop
R8 172Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:55JNB-DXB
16h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 3:55DXB-JNB
12h 45m1 stop
R8 345Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 12
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 5:45JNB-DXB
26h 10m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
6:55 - 10:55DXB-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
R8 778Kenya Airways
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Sun, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 23
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 0:30JNB-DXB
20h 55m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
2:20 - 10:55DXB-JNB
10h 35m1 stop
R8 796Kenya Airways
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 8:30JNB-DXB
27h 20m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
1:50 - 14:20DXB-JNB
14h 30m1 stop
R9 523RwandAir
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Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 8:30JNB-DXB
27h 20m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
1:50 - 14:20DXB-JNB
14h 30m1 stop
R9 713RwandAir
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Sat, Nov 29 - Sat, Dec 6
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 5:55CPT-DXB
9h 25mdirect
Emirates Logo
9:10 - 16:45DXB-CPT
9h 35mdirect
R11 652Emirates
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Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 1:05CPT-DXB
9h 25mdirect
Emirates Logo
3:50 - 11:40DXB-CPT
9h 50mdirect
R11 722Emirates
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Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 16
South African Logo
19:10 - 5:25DUR-DXB
8h 15mdirect
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10:40 - 17:10DXB-DUR
8h 30mdirect
R13 453South African
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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 12
South African Logo
19:10 - 5:25DUR-DXB
8h 15mdirect
South African Logo
10:40 - 17:10DXB-DUR
8h 30mdirect
R13 592South African
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Locate flights to Dubai Intl that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 2 November 2025.
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JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

14:30-4:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 17/11

5:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

R8 172

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/2

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R8 345

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

1:35-5:45

1 stop26h 10m

Dubai Intl

Mon 23/2

6:55-10:55

1 stop30h 00m

R8 778

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

1:35-0:30

1 stop20h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 2/12

2:20-10:55

1 stop10h 35m

R8 796

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/4

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R9 523

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/12

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R9 713

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

18:30-5:55

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/2

9:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

R11 652

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

13:40-1:05

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/3

3:50-11:40

Nonstop9h 50m

R11 722

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 5/12

19:10-5:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/12

10:40-17:10

Nonstop8h 30m

R13 453

DurbanDubai

DUR - DXB

DURDXB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 30/1

19:10-5:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/2

10:40-17:10

Nonstop8h 30m

R13 592

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Dubai?

In general, March 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 938. If you’re not able to fly to Dubai in March, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Dubai during February average around R10 094.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Dubai?

R3 721 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to Dubai. This flight is from Islamabad and is 64% cheaper than most flights to Dubai. To find the cheapest price to Dubai from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Dubai?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Dubai is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as R13 720. 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 R14 178.

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

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 R13 109. 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 R14 929.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Dubai?

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 668 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 R10 337 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Dubai Intl

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO DUBAI FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTMarch7% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai costs on average just R9 938 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO DUBAI FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember19% more expensiveIt costs about R12 795 for flights to Dubai from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO DUBAI FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember803% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Dubai from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Dubai flight deals and tips

Summary info about Dubai flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R5 281

Best Round-Trip Price

R8 172

Fastest flight time

10h 15m

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The best one-way flight price to Dubai from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 281 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl).
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The best round-trip flight price to Dubai from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R8 172 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl).
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The fastest flight to Dubai from South Africa takes 10h 15m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Dubai, with a 1% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Dubai

When is the best time to plan a beach trip to Dubai?

The month of March, April, or May is often the best time to visit Dubai to go to the beach due to the weather. Jumeirah Beach is the most often visited beach in the area.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Dubai?

The ideal time to book your flight to Dubai is 20 days in advance, when prices tend to average R10 668.

Is there an alternative airport near Dubai?

Sharjah Airport, Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport, Ras Al Khaimah Airport, Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport or Fujairah Intl Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Dubai.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Dubai?

You can find deals at Sharjah Airport for R5 493 on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Dubai Intl Airport?

Prices for flights to Dubai Intl Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Dubai Intl Airport?

As of November 2025, there are 22 operators available to choose from for flights to Dubai Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Dubai Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Dubai Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Dubai Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Dubai Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Dubai Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Can I find flights to Dubai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Dubai on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Dubai?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight to Dubai.

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