South Africa to United Arab Emirates Β· 4,118 miles (6,627 km)

Durban (DUR) to Dubai (DXB) flights

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31,900 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Qantas Frequent Flyer

An economy award from Durban (DUR) to Dubai (DXB) starts at 31,900 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Emirates, plus taxes and fees from $59.80. One airline flies nonstop from Durban (DUR) to Dubai (DXB): Emirates. The two airports are 4,118 miles (6,627 km) apart. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Johannesburg and Cape Town.

How many miles DUR to DXB costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Emirates31,900$59.80–495
Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates32,500$89.80–875
Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates35,500$62.80–73
JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates37,000$84.80–245

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DUR to DXB

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    EmiratesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

Book DUR to DXB with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DUR to DXB with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Johannesburg (JNB)Safair, South African Airways and 4 more, then Emirates
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  • Via Cape Town (CPT)Safair, CemAir and 2 more, then Emirates
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DUR to DXB: common questions

How many miles does DUR to DXB cost?

In economy it starts at 31,900 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Emirates, plus taxes and fees from $59.80. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (32,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (35,500) and JAL Mileage Bank (37,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DUR to DXB?

Emirates flies nonstop from Durban (DUR) to Dubai (DXB).

How far is Durban from Dubai by plane?

Durban (DUR) and Dubai (DXB) are 4,118 miles (6,627 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DUR to DXB award flights?

3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards and United MileagePlus. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Durban and Dubai?

The most direct connections are through Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT).

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.