R5 118 Find Cheap Flights from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa departing on 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to South Africa

Travellers love KAYAK
41 299 237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 25% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R5 118
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
Flight from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

FAQs for booking flights from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

See more FAQs

Top 5 airlines serving from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa? 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 3276 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
Airline reviews

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2025DXB - LAX
Read more Emirates reviews

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Emirates is always a pleasure to travel on. From the spectacular First and Business Class configurations of your big A380 and 777, to the Bar Lounge to, of course, your impecable on board flight attendance and their iconic uniform, now also even available for young girls. All the destinations that Emirates offers makes it an airline of choice many a time.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

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...

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

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.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

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

My carry on bag was taken by Alaska Air as we boarded in LAX! She said there was not room. There was plenty of room. I told her that my meds and personal items were in it. She did not care. She said it would be sent to my final destination, Nairobi. Well it got to Nairobi the day I was to fly home. The handle of my bag was crushed so could not retract. So I had to remove it. I had to buy converters, malaria medication. personal items. I filled out the missing form at the Nairobi airport. I asked that it be shipped to the Kisumu airport. When it was obviously not going to make it for my time in Kenya. I asked that it be sent to John Wayne Airport. NONE of that happened. I only knew it was at Nairobi because my air tag indicated it was finally in Nairobi the day I was leaving Kenya! Now I need to purchase a new carry on bag!!!

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

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

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.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

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.

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

Book cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to South Africa

Recent return flight deals

12/3Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
24h 15mDXB-JNB
19/3Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
10h 20mJNB-DXB
R8 475
21/3Fri
1 stopKenya Airways
16h 00mDXB-JNB
5/4Sat
1 stopKenya Airways
28h 25mJNB-DXB
R8 493
23/3Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
30/3Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
14h 55mJNB-DXB
R8 731
26/3Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
6/4Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 35mJNB-DXB
R8 750
7/3Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 20mSHJ-JNB
11/3Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 55mJNB-SHJ
R10 070
22/5Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
16h 40mSHJ-JNB
26/5Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 05mJNB-SHJ
R10 089
26/3Wed
directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
6/4Sun
directEmirates
8h 15mJNB-DXB
R14 014
31/3Mon
directEmirates
8h 20mDXB-JNB
3/4Thu
directEmirates
8h 00mJNB-DXB
R14 033
8/4Tue
directSouth African
8h 20mDXB-DUR
15/4Tue
directSouth African
8h 20mDUR-DXB
R16 270
20/3Thu
directSouth African
8h 30mDXB-DUR
13/4Sun
directSouth African
8h 20mDUR-DXB
R16 784

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Recent one-way flight deals

18/4Fri
1 stopKenya Airways
16h 55mDXB-JNB
R5 118
6/3Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
11h 05mDXB-JNB
R5 136
5/4Sat
1 stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
R5 228
26/2Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
R5 283
26/2Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 20mSHJ-JNB
R5 925
26/2Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
28h 10mDXB-JNB
R5 962
1/3Sat
directEmirates
8h 15mDXB-JNB
R10 511
28/3Fri
directEmirates
8h 15mDXB-JNB
R10 823
23/3Sun
directSouth African
8h 25mDXB-JNB
R12 895
5/3Wed
directSouth African
8h 15mDXB-JNB
R12 969

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights to South Africa

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

24/2Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
11h 15mDXB-JNB
9/3Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
10h 25mJNB-DXB
R8 475
25/2Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
30h 00mDXB-JNB
1/3Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
29h 30mJNB-DXB
R8 603
23/2Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 45mDXB-JNB
9/3Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 20mJNB-DXB
R8 731
26/2Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 45mDXB-JNB
12/3Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
11h 35mJNB-DXB
R8 878
26/2Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 20mSHJ-JNB
2/3Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
18h 55mJNB-SHJ
R10 070
24/2Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
12h 55mSHJ-JNB
9/3Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
17h 55mJNB-SHJ
R10 437
24/2Mon
directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
9/3Sun
directEmirates
7h 55mJNB-DXB
R13 757
25/2Tue
directEmirates
8h 15mDXB-JNB
2/3Sun
directEmirates
8h 20mJNB-DXB
R14 088
23/2Sun
directSouth African
8h 15mDXB-JNB
9/3Sun
directSouth African
7h 55mJNB-DXB
R15 482
24/2Mon
directSouth African
8h 15mDXB-JNB
1/3Sat
directSouth African
8h 20mJNB-DXB
R15 683

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Everything you need to know for your flight to South Africa

Cabin class types available on flights to South Africa

Cabin classes available on flights to South Africa. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights and car hire with KAYAK.