R4 898+ Cheap flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DXB
Feb 8 — Feb 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2026

Find the latest flights to Dubai in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Return from

R8 725

One-way from

R4 898

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R10 077
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/4-5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R512 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R173 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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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 9 January 2026.

Wed 29/422:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/54:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R8 725
Wed 14/114:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R8 807
Mon 14/923:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 28/94:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R8 840
Tue 20/113:45JNB - DXB
1 stop12h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 30/113:10DXB - JNB
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1R8 873
Mon 12/114:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/14:25DXB - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R8 890
Tue 13/114:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/15:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R8 956
Fri 1/521:45JNB - DXB
1 stop18h 15mEgyptair
Sun 31/516:20DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 8/1R9 088
Sun 11/18:20JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/15:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R9 187
Sun 29/38:20JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/417:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R9 220
Wed 14/114:30JNB - DXB
1 stop23h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/14:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R9 253
Thu 5/213:45JNB - DXB
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 12/25:20DXB - JNB
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1R9 302
Tue 28/411:55JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/46:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R9 351

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/5

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 725

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

14:30-2:55

1 stop10h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/2

5:40-13:05

1 stop33h 25m

R9 500

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:00-4:10

1 stop27h 10m

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/2

5:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

R10 160

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:20-8:15

Nonstop7h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/2

10:10-16:35

Nonstop8h 25m

R10 374

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

10:25-20:25

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/2

6:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

R11 133

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

8:20-11:45

2 stops25h 25m

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/2

20:50-13:05

2 stops18h 15m

R11 166

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

19:25-15:45

2 stops18h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/2

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R11 974

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

13:25-23:40

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/3

10:10-16:35

Nonstop8h 25m

R12 040

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

10:25-20:25

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/2

10:10-16:35

Nonstop8h 25m

R12 056

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

18:50-5:05

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

4:10-10:25

Nonstop8h 15m

R12 056

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Best time to book a flight to Dubai

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Dubai

When is the best time to book a flight to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Dubai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 24 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Dubai?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai takes 10 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Dubai from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 3 January 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Dubai should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Dubai

The most flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Dubai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dubai are Etihad Airways, RwandAir and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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

FAQs about flying to Dubai

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai?

    Most people fly into Dubai Intl (DXB) if they book a flight to Dubai. Dubai Intl is conveniently located just 10,9 km from Dubai’s city centre. There are 9 flights from Johannesburg to Dubai Intl per day from 12 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Dubai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Dubai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Dubai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Dubai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Dubai?

    Dubai Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Dubai. One-way flights to Dubai Intl typically cost R1 575, while return flights cost around R2 656.

  • How much is a return flight to Dubai?

    A return flight to Dubai will typically cost around R2 656, however they can be found for as little as R2 656.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Dubai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Dubai, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Dubai Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Dubai Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Dubai Intl?

    Yes. Dubai Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Villa room in Dubai-private is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0,0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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