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Tue 19/810:05JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Wed 27/814:40DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 13/7R10 546

Thu 31/722:20JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mSouth African

Sun 3/823:20DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mSouth African

Deal found 12/7R13 183

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Tue 19/810:05JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Wed 27/814:40DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 13/7R10 546

Thu 31/722:20JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mSouth African

Sun 3/823:20DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mSouth African

Deal found 12/7R13 183

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Discover last-minute flight deals to Dubai. Data last updated 14 July 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 23/722:20JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Wed 30/714:40DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 11/7R11 120

Fri 18/719:10JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Fri 25/714:40DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mSouth African

Deal found 11/7R13 362

Fri 18/719:10JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 25/79:55DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7R19 371

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 27/8

14:40-20:50

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 546

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

22:20-8:20

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/8

23:20-5:30

Nonstop8h 10m

R13 183

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

22:20-8:20

Nonstop8h 00m

R6 869

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

19:10-5:25

Nonstop8h 15m

R8 107

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/7

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Dubai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, South African, andQatar Airways to the United Arab Emirates by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

8,1

Very Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

7,5

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

7,4

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

7,2

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

7,0

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Temperature and rainfall in Dubai by month

DXB

Temperature

18 - 35 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

FAQ about direct flights to Dubai

How much are direct flights to Dubai?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Dubai will cost users approximately R52 490. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Dubai, you can expect to pay around R80 688.
Which airlines fly direct to Dubai?
At the moment, Emirates, South African, RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Air Tanzania, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Egyptair offer direct flights to Dubai. Emirates is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Dubai.
How long is a direct flight to Dubai?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Dubai to last approximately 8h 31m on average. The quickest direct flight to Dubai at this time departs from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (7h 55m), while the longest leaves from Cape Town (9h 25m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Dubai?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Dubai, October is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. August may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Dubai, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Dubai?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Dubai is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. A return direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai typically costs around R70 074.

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