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Here is a typical cost picture for a 10-day trip to South Africa from Dubai, per person, travelling mid-range. Treat every figure as indicative, because fares and rates move with the season.
| Item | Typical range (AED) |
|---|---|
| Return flight, economy | 1,800 to 3,500 |
| Visa | advance visa, fees vary |
| Hotel, per night (mid-range) | 350 to 700 |
| Daily spending | 200 to 420 |
| Indicative total, 10 days | 12,000 to 20,000 |
The flight from Dubai to Johannesburg takes around 8 to 9 hours. Return economy fares typically fall in the 1,800 to 3,500 range, lower if you book early and avoid peak holidays, higher over Eid, summer and the winter break.
For the cheapest fares, travel in the destination's quieter season. Our best time to visit South Africa guide shows when that is.
Visa cost depends on your passport and the route. As a guide, budget advance visa, fees vary. The exact figure and process for your nationality are set out on our South Africa visa from Dubai guide.
Accommodation is usually the biggest cost after flights. Budget stays run around 200 to 450 per night, mid-range around 350 to 700, and comfortable or luxury well above that. Daily spending on food, transport and sightseeing typically runs 200 to 420 per person.
Putting it together for a 10-day trip from Dubai, per person:
| Style | Indicative total (AED) |
|---|---|
| Budget | 8,000 to 12,000 |
| Mid-range | 12,000 to 20,000 |
| Comfortable | 22,000 to 38,000 |
Want it arranged for you? Our team can package flights, hotels and the visa for South Africa. See the South Africa visa from Dubai guide to start.
A 10-day mid-range trip typically costs around 12,000 to 20,000 AED per person, covering return flights, the visa, a mid-range hotel and daily spending. Budget and comfortable styles cost less or more.
Return economy fares typically fall in the 1,800 to 3,500 AED range, cheaper if you book early and travel outside the Eid, summer and winter-break peaks.
Budget roughly advance visa, fees vary AED. The exact cost depends on your passport and the route, set out on our South Africa visa from Dubai guide.
The destination's quiet season brings the lowest fares and hotel rates. Our best time to visit South Africa guide shows exactly when that is.
Travel in the quiet season, book flights early, stay slightly outside the centre, eat locally, and bundle your flight, hotel and visa through one operator.
