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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Dubai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 February 2026.

Sat 7/218:50

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 15m

Emirates

Fri 13/223:25

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 1/2R9 444

Sat 14/218:50

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 15m

Emirates

Sat 21/223:25

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 2/2R9 460

Fri 13/210:25

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 00m

Emirates

Fri 20/214:25

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 1/2R9 476

Mon 9/210:25

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 00m

Emirates

Sun 15/223:25

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 3/2R9 654

Fri 13/313:25

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 15m

Emirates

Mon 30/314:25

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 3/2R9 686

Tue 31/322:20

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 00m

Emirates

Thu 23/49:55

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 2/2R9 750

Wed 22/410:05

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Wed 29/49:55

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 1/2R9 767

Fri 27/313:25

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 15m

Emirates

Fri 3/423:20

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 1/2R9 992

Fri 6/218:50

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 15m

Emirates

Tue 10/210:10

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 2/2R10 057

Fri 20/318:50

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop8h 15m

Emirates

Fri 27/323:25

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 3/2R10 153

Mon 9/322:20

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop7h 55m

Emirates

Thu 19/310:10

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 3/2R10 218

Fri 13/222:20

JNB

-

DXB

Nonstop7h 55m

Emirates

Tue 17/24:10

DXB

-

JNB

Nonstop8h 15m

Emirates

Deal found 3/2R10 250

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

18:50-5:05

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 30/3

4:05-10:15

Nonstop8h 10m

R9 460

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

13:30-23:40

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 10/6

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

R9 509

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

10:25-20:25

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/3

23:25-5:35

Nonstop8h 10m

R11 604

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

18:50-5:05

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/2

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

R11 604

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

22:20-8:15

Nonstop7h 55m

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/4

23:20-5:30

Nonstop8h 10m

R11 620

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

18:50-5:05

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/4

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

R11 620

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

18:50-5:05

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/4

23:20-5:30

Nonstop8h 10m

R11 620

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

13:25-23:40

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 4/4

9:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

R11 620

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:20-8:15

Nonstop7h 55m

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/4

23:20-5:30

Nonstop8h 10m

R11 620

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

10:25-20:25

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sat 4/4

9:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

R11 620

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Dubai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, RwandAir, andSouth African 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

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

8,1

Very Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

7,7

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

7,3

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

7,2

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

6,8

Okay

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 R32 017. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Dubai, you can expect to pay around R47 992.
Which airlines fly direct to Dubai?
At the moment, Emirates, South African 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 30m 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 20m).
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, February 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 R29 900.

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