Cheap Flights to South Africa from AED 1,686

Q: Which airlines offer direct flights to South Africa?

South African Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways, China Eastern, Scandinavian Airlines and Korean Air all fly non-stop to South Africa.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly to South Africa?

We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to South Africa is currently April.

Q: Can I get a direct flight to South Africa?

Yes – some airlines fly direct to South Africa. You can fly direct to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

Q: How much are round-trip flights to South Africa?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to South Africa is AED 1,686. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: What's the cheapest city to fly into in South Africa?

The cheapest city to fly into is Johannesburg, and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

Q: What's the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?

The cheapest airport in South Africa is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – we've found flights from AED 1,686 .

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to South Africa on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to South Africa is Tuesday, April 22, 2025 , to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.

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Cheapest plane ticket found	AED 1,686
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	8 hrs, 30 mins
Possible destinations	27
Most popular airline	South African Airways
Average flights per week	106

Cheap flight deals to South Africa

Looking for a cheap flight deal to South Africa? Find last-minute deals and the cheapest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Johannesburg.AED 1,686 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 22, returning Wed, May 7.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dubai on Tue, Apr 22, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, May 7, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,686, select.

Cape Town.AED 1,945 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 15, returning Sun, May 25.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Sharjah on Thu, May 15, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cape Town on Sun, May 25, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,945, select.

Durban.AED 2,046 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 26, returning Thu, Mar 27.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways and Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dubai on Wed, Mar 26, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Inbound indirect flight with Safair, departing from Durban King Shaka International on Thu, Mar 27, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,046, select.

George.AED 2,076 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 1, returning Thu, May 29.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines and Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dubai on Thu, May 1, arriving in George.Inbound indirect flight with Safair, departing from George on Thu, May 29, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,076, select.

Port Elizabeth.AED 2,172 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 3, returning Tue, May 13.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways and Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dubai on Sat, May 3, arriving in Port Elizabeth.Inbound indirect flight with Safair, departing from Port Elizabeth on Tue, May 13, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,172, select.

Nelspruit.AED 2,323 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 25, returning Sun, Jun 29.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dubai on Wed, Jun 25, arriving in Nelspruit.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departing from Nelspruit on Sun, Jun 29, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,323, select.

Bloemfontein.AED 2,437 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 1, returning Tue, Apr 29.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways and Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dubai on Tue, Apr 1, arriving in Bloemfontein.Inbound indirect flight with Safair, departing from Bloemfontein on Tue, Apr 29, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,437, select.

Kimberley.AED 2,475 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 25, returning Tue, Apr 1.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dubai on Tue, Mar 25, arriving in Kimberley.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departing from Kimberley on Tue, Apr 1, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,475, select.

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How to Find Cheap Flights to South Africa

Find the best deal on cheap flights to South Africa with Skyscanner. To find the best flight price for your holiday, use Skyscanner’s flight search. If you’re flexible on when you fly, select the ‘cheapest month’ option to see the lowest prices over a whole year. Or if you know what month you want to fly to South Africa, find the cheapest day to travel with our whole month search tool.

Which airlines fly from the UAE to South Africa?

If you are looking to fly from the UAE to South Africa you will be able to catch direct flights to Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. From Dubai International Airport you can travel to Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town with Emirates, while Etihad Airways provides flights to Johannesburg from Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Flying to South Africa

South Africa has many airports around the country, although the busiest airport by a distance is O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg which handles over 20 million passengers a year. Other notable airports in the country include Cape Town International Airport and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.

Top Things to Do in South Africa

The vast landscape of South Africa with its wild national parks and thriving animal life makes it one of the best nature-tourism destinations on the planet. Many who come to South Africa look forward to exploring its expansive natural landscape on safari trips or whale and shark watching expeditions.

The numerous national parks are famed for their rich biodiversity and natural beauty. The Addo Elephant National Park on the Eastern Cape of the country is one of the larger parks and known for its extensive elephant population. Thrillseekers will also enjoy a lot of what South Africa has to offer including river rafting and scuba diving off the coast.

The country also boasts a selection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Robben Island off the coast of Cape Town. This island prison is believed to have been in operation since the 17th century and was used to imprison Nelson Mandela for over 18 years. Other heritage sites in the country include the Vredefort Crater, believed to be the largest impact crater on Earth and estimated to be two billion years old. The country’s cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town are also very vibrant centers of culture, nightlife and cuisine and have a lot to offer for people of all ages. Check out our list of the best places to visit in South Africa to make the most out of your trip.

When to Go to South Africa

Because the climate in South Africa varies from region to region, the best times to visit also vary. However, generally the country experiences warm weather for most of the year with temperatures peaking during the summer months between November and March. Many choose to visit just after March or in October when the temperatures are a little cooler.

South Africa Travel Information

Nationals from many countries including United States and the UK are able to enter South Africa without a visa for a period of up to 90 days, and a number of other nationals are granted up to 30 days. Citizens of some countries including those from the UAE will require a visa and are instructed to acquire a visa before arriving in the country.