Award flights from Dubai (DXB) to Africa
AwardTool saw award space on 22 routes from Dubai (DXB) to Africa in the last 30 days, into 22 airports in 20 countries, on 8 programs. Lowest business class observed: 35,000 points + $151.12, Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO), with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Lowest economy observed: 9,500 miles (taxes not reported), Dubai (DXB) to Tunis (TUN), with GOL Smiles.
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Page regenerated from the Oct 16, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Routes with award space
- 22
- Countries reached
- 20
- Lowest business class
- 35,000 points + $151.12
- DXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest economy
- 9,500 miles + taxes not reported
- DXB–TUN · Smiles
- Lowest first class
- 78,400 points + $248.50
- DXB–CAI · Qantas
Award routes from Dubai (DXB) to Africa by destination country
Countries by number of routes, with the lowest awards AwardTool saw on 2 or more dates on their routes.
| Destination country | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 3 | 63,000 miles + $415.25DXB–JNB · Skywards | 20,000 miles + $121.17DXB–CPT · Skywards |
| Algeria | 1 | 385,200 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–ALG · Smiles · Mixed cabin | 71,300 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–ALG · Smiles |
| Angola | 1 | 403,200 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–LAD · Smiles | 136,500 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–LAD · Smiles |
| Egypt | 1 | 36,000 miles + $268.21DXB–CAI · Skywards | 10,000 miles + $91.22DXB–CAI · Skywards |
| Ethiopia | 1 | 50,000 miles + $415.25DXB–ADD · Skywards | 15,000 miles + $121.17DXB–ADD · Skywards |
| Ghana | 1 | 177,600 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–ACC · Smiles | 13,500 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–ACC · Smiles |
| Guinea | 1 | 214,800 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–CKY · Smiles | 84,000 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–CKY · Smiles |
| Ivory Coast | 1 | 184,600 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–ABJ · Smiles | 64,900 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–ABJ · Smiles |
| Kenya | 1 | 35,000 points + $151.12DXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic | 11,500 points + $134.79DXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic |
| Madagascar | 1 | 149,500 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–TNR · Smiles | 58,400 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–TNR · Smiles |
| Mauritius | 1 | 63,000 miles + $415.25DXB–MRU · Skywards | 20,000 miles + $121.17DXB–MRU · Skywards |
| Morocco | 1 | 45,000 points + $68.80DXB–CMN · Atmos | 20,000 miles + $115.72DXB–CMN · Skywards |
| Nigeria | 1 | 165,700 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–LOS · Smiles | 9,500 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–LOS · Smiles |
| Senegal | 1 | 220,500 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–DSS · Smiles | 56,100 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–DSS · Smiles |
| Seychelles | 1 | 50,000 miles + $431.59DXB–SEZ · Skywards | 15,000 miles + $137.51DXB–SEZ · Skywards |
| Tanzania | 1 | 50,000 miles + $461.54DXB–DAR · Skywards | 15,000 miles + $167.46DXB–DAR · Skywards |
| Tunisia | 1 | 882,100 miles + taxes varyDXB–TUN · Smiles · nonstop | 9,500 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–TUN · Smiles |
| Uganda | 1 | 95,200 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–EBB · Smiles | 37,200 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–EBB · Smiles |
| Zambia | 1 | 141,800 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–LUN · Smiles | 55,400 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–LUN · Smiles |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 143,300 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–HRE · Smiles | 56,000 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–HRE · Smiles |
Award routes from Dubai (DXB) to Africa
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each route, by cabin, with the program and the number of dates seen. Flights within Africa are not counted here.
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Nonstop seen | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai (DXB) to Abidjan (ABJ) | 64,900 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 328 dates | 184,600 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 307 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Accra (ACC) | 13,500 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 322 dates | 177,600 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 322 dates | 836,500 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 113 dates | Yes | 1 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 15,000 miles + $121.17Skywards · 329 dates | 50,000 miles + $415.25Skywards · 329 dates | 766,700 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 30 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Algiers (ALG) | 71,300 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 329 dates | 385,200 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 288 dates · Mixed cabin | — | Not seen | 1 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Antananarivo (TNR) | 58,400 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 318 dates | 149,500 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 318 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (CAI) | 10,000 miles + $91.22Skywards · 329 dates | 36,000 miles + $268.21Skywards · 329 dates | 78,400 points + $248.50Qantas · 263 dates | Yes | 4 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) | 20,000 miles + $121.17Skywards · 319 dates | 63,000 miles + $415.25Skywards · 278 dates | 147,800 points + $385.80Qantas · 71 dates | Yes | 3 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Casablanca (CMN) | 20,000 miles + $115.72Skywards · 325 dates | 45,000 points + $68.80Atmos · 252 dates | — | Yes | 3 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Conakry (CKY) | 84,000 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 322 dates | 214,800 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 321 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Dakar (DSS) | 56,100 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 322 dates | 220,500 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 319 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) | 15,000 miles + $167.46Skywards · 328 dates | 50,000 miles + $461.54Skywards · 304 dates | 830,100 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 129 dates | Yes | 2 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Durban (DUR) | 69,000 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 282 dates | 176,500 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 9 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Harare (HRE) | 56,000 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 329 dates | 143,300 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 318 dates | 545,600 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 135 dates | Yes | 1 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 20,000 miles + $121.17Skywards · 312 dates | 63,000 miles + $415.25Skywards · 312 dates | 147,800 points + $385.80Qantas · 194 dates | Yes | 5 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Kampala (EBB) | 37,200 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 326 dates | 95,200 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 326 dates | 436,400 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 239 dates | Yes | 1 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Lagos (LOS) | 9,500 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 320 dates | 165,700 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 320 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Luanda (LAD) | 136,500 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 326 dates | 403,200 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 307 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Lusaka (LUN) | 55,400 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 320 dates | 141,800 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 291 dates | — | Yes | 1 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Mauritius (MRU) | 20,000 miles + $121.17Skywards · 327 dates | 63,000 miles + $415.25Skywards · 326 dates | — | Yes | 2 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO) | 11,500 points + $134.79Virgin Atlantic · 323 dates | 35,000 points + $151.12Virgin Atlantic · 324 dates | 534,700 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 37 dates | Yes | 4 |
| Dubai (DXB) to the Seychelles (SEZ) | 15,000 miles + $137.51Skywards · 328 dates | 50,000 miles + $431.59Skywards · 324 dates | 736,000 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 254 dates | Yes | 2 |
| Dubai (DXB) to Tunis (TUN) | 9,500 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 327 dates | 389,900 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 299 dates · Mixed cabin | 863,800 miles + taxes not reportedSmiles · 7 dates | Yes | 1 |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest awards by month from Dubai (DXB) to Africa
The lowest one-way award AwardTool observed for departures in each month across every route on this page, with its route and program and the number of routes with award space that month. Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,500 milesDXB–LOS · Smiles · 22 routes | 32,000 milesDXB–CAI · Skywards · 9 routes | 35,000 pointsDXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 21 routes | 78,400 pointsDXB–CAI · Qantas · 10 routes | |
| 9,500 milesDXB–LOS · Smiles · 22 routes | 45,000 milesDXB–ADD · Skywards · 8 routes | 35,000 pointsDXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 21 routes | 78,400 pointsDXB–CAI · Qantas · 11 routes | |
| 10,000 milesDXB–CAI · Skywards · 22 routes | 45,000 milesDXB–ADD · Skywards · 11 routes | 35,000 pointsDXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 22 routes | 78,400 pointsDXB–CAI · Qantas · 10 routes | |
| 9,500 milesDXB–LOS · Smiles · 22 routes | 45,000 milesDXB–ADD · Skywards · 12 routes | 35,000 pointsDXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 22 routes | 78,400 pointsDXB–CAI · Qantas · 9 routes | |
| 9,500 milesDXB–LOS · Smiles · 22 routes | 45,000 milesDXB–ADD · Skywards · 12 routes | 35,000 pointsDXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 21 routes | 78,400 pointsDXB–CAI · Qantas · 8 routes | |
| 9,500 milesDXB–LOS · Smiles · 22 routes | 45,000 milesDXB–ADD · Skywards · 11 routes | 35,000 pointsDXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 21 routes | 78,400 pointsDXB–CAI · Qantas · 10 routes | |
| 10,000 milesDXB–CAI · Skywards · 22 routes | 45,000 milesDXB–ADD · Skywards · 13 routes | 35,000 pointsDXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 22 routes | 78,400 pointsDXB–CAI · Qantas · 10 routes | |
| 10,000 milesDXB–CAI · Skywards · 22 routes | 45,000 milesDXB–ADD · Skywards · 12 routes | 35,000 pointsDXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 21 routes | 78,400 pointsDXB–CAI · Qantas · 9 routes | |
| 10,000 milesDXB–CAI · Skywards · 22 routes | 45,000 milesDXB–ADD · Skywards · 10 routes | 35,000 pointsDXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 21 routes | 78,400 pointsDXB–CAI · Qantas · 8 routes | |
| 9,500 milesDXB–LOS · Smiles · 22 routes | 45,000 milesDXB–ADD · Skywards · 10 routes | 35,000 pointsDXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 21 routes | 78,400 pointsDXB–CAI · Qantas · 8 routes | |
| 9,500 milesDXB–LOS · Smiles · 22 routes | 45,000 milesDXB–ADD · Skywards · 9 routes | 35,000 pointsDXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 21 routes | 78,400 pointsDXB–CAI · Qantas · 9 routes | |
| 11,500 pointsDXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 19 routes | 130,800 pointsDXB–JNB · Qantas · 4 routes | 35,000 pointsDXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic · 19 routes | 436,400 milesDXB–EBB · Smiles · 4 routes |
Taxes vary by route and program and are not part of these month figures; each route page shows them.
Programs with award space from Dubai (DXB) to Africa
Programs by number of routes, with the lowest award each showed on 2 or more dates.
| Program | Routes | Lowest business | Lowest economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 22 | 65,500 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–ADD · Smiles | 9,500 miles + taxes not reportedDXB–TUN · Smiles |
| Emirates Skywards | 9 | 36,000 miles + $268.21DXB–CAI · Skywards | 10,000 miles + $91.22DXB–CAI · Skywards |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 3 | 46,000 points + $248.50DXB–CAI · Qantas | 22,800 points + $84.05DXB–CAI · Qantas |
| United MileagePlus | 3 | 45,000 miles + $62.69DXB–CAI · MileagePlus | 17,500 miles + $46.79DXB–CAI · MileagePlus |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1 | 70,000 points + $71.48DXB–JNB · Aeroplan | 40,200 points + $64.20DXB–JNB · Aeroplan |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 1 | 45,000 points + $68.80DXB–CMN · Atmos | 22,500 points + $68.80DXB–CMN · Atmos |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1 | 39,500 miles + $296.75DXB–NBO · Flying Blue | 23,000 miles + $156.75DXB–NBO · Flying Blue |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1 | 35,000 points + $151.12DXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic | 11,500 points + $134.79DXB–NBO · Virgin Atlantic |
Transferable points to Africa
Banks whose points transfer to programs with award space to Africa, with the points each award takes at the listed ratio.
Questions about award flights from Dubai (DXB) to Africa
What's the lowest business-class award from Dubai (DXB) to Africa AwardTool has seen?
35,000 points + $151.12, Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO), with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed business-class award space on that route on 324 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
What's the lowest economy award from Dubai (DXB) to Africa AwardTool has seen?
9,500 miles (taxes not reported), Dubai (DXB) to Tunis (TUN), with GOL Smiles, which showed economy award space on that route on 327 departure dates in the last 30 days. Search live before you transfer points.
Which countries in Africa had award space from Dubai (DXB)?
South Africa with 3 routes, Algeria with 1 route, Angola with 1 route, Egypt with 1 route, Ethiopia with 1 route, Ghana with 1 route, Guinea with 1 route, Ivory Coast with 1 route, Kenya with 1 route, Madagascar with 1 route and 10 other countries, counting published routes with award space in the last 30 days.
Which airports in Africa had award space from Dubai (DXB)?
Abidjan (ABJ), Accra (ACC), Addis Ababa (ADD), Algiers (ALG), Antananarivo (TNR), Cairo (CAI), Cape Town (CPT), Casablanca (CMN) and 14 other airports, in the last 30 days. Only routes where a program showed award space on 2 or more dates are listed.
When were business-class awards from Dubai (DXB) to Africa lowest?
Departures in Dec 2026: 35,000 points DXB to NBO with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, open on 31 dates that month. Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers. A record of what AwardTool observed, not a forecast.
Which programs had award space from Dubai (DXB) to Africa?
GOL Smiles (22 routes), Emirates Skywards (9 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (3 routes), United MileagePlus (3 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1 route), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1 route) and 2 other programs. GOL Smiles had the most routes.