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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Dubai
Dubai1 stopR6 393
Jeddah
Jeddah1 stopR7 947
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv1 stopR8 786
Doha
Doha1 stopR8 875
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi1 stopR7 554
Medina
Medina1 stopR19 465
Riyadh
Riyadh1 stopR12 018
Amman
Amman1 stopR9 161
Muscat
Muscat2 stopsR11 840
Beirut
Beirut1 stopR9 911
Kuwait City
Kuwait City2 stopsR9 786

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R4 804
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai

FAQs - booking Middle East flights

  • How long is the flight to Middle East?

    An average direct flight from South Africa to Middle East takes 17h 29m, covering a distance of 10575 km. The most popular route is Johannesburg - Dubai with an average flight time of 7h 55m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Middle East?

    The cheapest ticket to Middle East from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was R4 385 one-way, and R7 482 round-trip. The most popular route is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R7 482.

  • Which airlines fly to Middle East?

    Emirates, South African & Alaska Airlines fly the most frequently from South Africa to Middle East.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Middle East?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Dubai (60% of total searches to Middle East). The next most popular destinations are Jeddah (19%) and Doha (5%). Searches for flights to Tel Aviv (5%), to Medina (4%) and to Abu Dhabi (3%) are also popular.

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    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Middle East

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Middle East? 25% of our users found return tickets to Middle East for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo R20 422, from Cape Town R32 392, from Durban R33 619
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is February.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Middle East

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Middle East? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3411 reviews
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
Airline reviews

Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

2,0 MediocreAlaa, Dec 2024ALG - DXB
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Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

The food was amazing on our flight. So many options for movies and shows to stay entertained for 12 hours.

Fresh energetic and friendly crew, great food, brand new plane and non stop entertainment

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

Emirates is good airlines. But there plane seats were very small and congested. Need to little good and big seats in economy class.

On the DXB to IAD flight, missed the snack between the meals again...

Better entertainment; the lack of it made the very long flight even longer

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

We did not fly and our agent has been uncilling and uncooperative to help us rebook flight. We will never use Kayak ever again to book our flights, and we will let our network of friends know that using Kayak is equal to losing $$$$$.

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

It was a long flight but overall a good one. The one thing that I would comment on is that there is a real problem with disposable plastic products when it comes to the meal service. It would be great for Qatar Airways to find ways to make its meal service more circular and reduce the immense amount of waste.

they give hard time at checking, they not allow computer bag or purse

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

Good was great, but no vegetarian option: only beef or chicken. In business class please add a vegetarian option. Thanks

1. They messed up my baby food order. 2. They messed up my confirmed seats. 3. The screen on my seat was not working at all. So, it’s a horrible experience

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"

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27/1lun.
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 35mJNB-DXB
2/2dom.
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 20mDXB-JNB
R6 393
21/1mar.
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 35mJNB-DXB
25/1sáb.
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 20mDXB-JNB
R6 947
15/1mié.
1 stopRwandAir
13h 40mJNB-DXB
24/1vie.
1 stopRwandAir
14h 30mDXB-JNB
R7 322
1/2sáb.
1 stopRwandAir
13h 40mJNB-DXB
9/2dom.
1 stopRwandAir
14h 30mDXB-JNB
R7 357
20/1lun.
1 stopQatar Airways
12h 35mJNB-AUH
31/1vie.
1 stopQatar Airways
11h 15mAUH-JNB
R7 554
20/1lun.
1 stopQatar Airways
12h 30mJNB-DXB
27/1lun.
1 stopQatar Airways
12h 10mDXB-JNB
R7 732
13/2jue.
directEmirates
8h 20mJNB-DXB
23/2dom.
directEmirates
8h 25mDXB-JNB
R10 786
19/1dom.
directEmirates
8h 20mJNB-DXB
25/1sáb.
directEmirates
8h 15mDXB-JNB
R10 804
8/2sáb.
directSouth African
8h 15mDUR-DXB
15/2sáb.
directSouth African
8h 30mDXB-DUR
R13 965
15/1mié.
directSouth African
8h 15mDUR-DXB
23/1jue.
directSouth African
8h 30mDXB-DUR
R13 982

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1 stopQatar Airways
19h 00mJNB-DXB
R4 804
4/2mar.
1 stopQatar Airways
13h 55mJNB-DXB
R4 839
31/1vie.
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R7 661
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R8 125
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9h 25mCPT-DXB
R8 357

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27h 20mJNB-DXB
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R10 179
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multi-stopEthiopian Air
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R14 590
22/12dom.
directEmirates
8h 15mJNB-DXB
14/1mar.
directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
R19 018
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8h 25mJNB-DOH
28/12sáb.
directQatar Airways
8h 20mDOH-JNB
R20 501
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directQatar Airways
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directQatar Airways
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