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

Dubai (DXB) to Durban (DUR) flights

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

An economy award from Dubai (DXB) to Durban (DUR) starts at 31,900 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Emirates, plus taxes and fees from $60.40. One airline flies nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to Durban (DUR): 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 DXB to DUR 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$60.40–495
Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates32,500$90.40–875
Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates35,500$63.40–73
JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates37,000$85.40–245

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.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from DXB to DUR

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

Book DXB to DUR with points

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

DXB to DUR with one stop

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

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

How many miles does DXB to DUR cost?

In economy it starts at 31,900 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Emirates, plus taxes and fees from $60.40. 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 DXB to DUR?

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

How far is Dubai from Durban by plane?

Dubai (DXB) and Durban (DUR) 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 DXB to DUR 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 Dubai and Durban?

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.