Cheap flights from Durban to Dubai

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Durban to Dubai and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $718
Qatar Airways 2 stops 14 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Aug 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from Durban to Dubai is currently $718
Cheapest one-way flight $417
Qatar Airways 2 stops 20 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Durban to Dubai is currently $417
Cheapest nonstop flights $798
Emirates Nonstop 9 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Durban to Dubai is currently $798
Last-minute weekend getaway $796
Qatar Airways 2 stops 15 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Durban to Dubai is currently $796
Cheapest business class flights $2,868
South African, Uganda Airlines 2 stops 20 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Thu, Jun 25
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Durban to Dubai is currently $2,868
Fastest flight 8 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from Durban to Dubai takes 8 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Durban to Dubai is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
April
Cheapest
Typical prices: $700–840
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $850–1,050

Popular airlines from Durban to Dubai

  • Emirates
    Nonstop
    from $856
    Typical price: $800–1,250
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    DUR - DXB Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
  • Qatar Airways
    from $718
    Typical price: $780–1,400
    18 weekly connecting flights
    DUR - DXB, SHJ Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Durban

  • King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
    Durban South Africa 31 min 17 mi
  • Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
    Pietermaritzburg South Africa 1 hr 1 min 40 mi
  • Margate Airport (MGH)
    Margate South Africa 1 hr 33 min 80 mi
  • Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
    Richards Bay South Africa 2 hr 4 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Dubai

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB)
    Dubai United Arab Emirates 28 min 6 mi
  • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
    Sharjah United Arab Emirates 35 min 17 mi
  • Zayed International Airport (AUH)
    Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 1 hr 11 min 66 mi
  • Fujairah International Airport (FJR)
    Fujairah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 18 min 66 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Durban to Dubai

The cheapest flights from Durban to Dubai are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $700 to $840.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Durban to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $718. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $417.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Durban to Dubai is $856, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Durban to Dubai is $718, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 5.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Durban to Dubai starts at $718 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Aug 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $417 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
8 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Durban to Dubai.
Most visitors arrive Oct–Apr when the weather is warm and dry. With a desert climate, temperatures soar in the summer (Jun–Sep). Major events include the Dubai Shopping Festival (Jan–Feb); Dubai International Jazz Festival and Dubai Tennis Championships (both Feb–Mar); the Dubai World Cup horse race (Mar–Apr); and the Dubai International Film Festival (Nov–Dec). The major religious holidays are Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha (all dates vary) when some restaurants may close temporarily.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Durban to Dubai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Durban to Dubai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Durban to Dubai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 18 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Durban and Dubai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Durban to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $718. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $417.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Durban to Dubai is $856, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Durban to Dubai is $718, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 5.
Emirates flies direct from Durban to Dubai.
  • There are 4 Emirates direct flights from Durban to Dubai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Durban and Dubai at price $796 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
Emirates flies direct from Durban to Dubai.
  • There are 4 Emirates direct flights from Durban to Dubai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Durban to Dubai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Durban and Dubai start at $798 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3 with Emirates.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Durban to Dubai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Durban and Dubai start at $2,868 from Fri, Jun 12 to Thu, Jun 25 with South African, Uganda Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Durban and Dubai start at $718 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Aug 5.
To book business class trips from Durban to Dubai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Durban and Dubai starts at $796 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Durban and Dubai at price $796 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Durban to Dubai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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