Find flights
Deals
Airlines
Travel Guide

R5 192+ 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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DXB
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2025

Find the latest flights to Dubai in 2025, 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 14 September 2025.

Return from

R8 162

One-way from

R5 192

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R10 368
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/11-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
Search Deals
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R10 958 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 473 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for return flights in September 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals to Dubai

Cheapest flights to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Dubai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Wed 19/1123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/114:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/9R8 162
Fri 28/1123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/124:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/9R8 179
Mon 10/1123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/114:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/9R8 370
Wed 5/1123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/114:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/9R8 509
Sun 2/1123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/114:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/9R8 631
Sat 1/1123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/114:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/9R8 718
Mon 27/101:35JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 4/116:55DXB - JNB
1 stop30h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/9R8 805
Mon 27/1017:00JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 3/116:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/9R8 839
Thu 16/101:25JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 00mKenya Airways
Fri 31/106:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/9R8 857
Sat 11/101:25JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 20/106:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/9R8 874
Mon 27/105:55HLA - DXB
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1122:50DXB - HLA
3 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R15 265
Fri 7/116:30HLA - DXB
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1110:40DXB - HLA
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R16 446

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Dubai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/12

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 179

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sat 22/11

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 370

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/11

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 509

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/11

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 718

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/12

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 961

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/10

5:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

R9 221

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

14:30-2:55

1 stop10h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/12

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R9 221

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Tue 25/11

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R9 534

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/11

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R9 951

JohannesburgDubai

HLA - DXB

HLADXB

Johannesburg Lanseria

Mon 27/10

6:30-3:50

3 stops19h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/11

22:50-16:00

3 stops19h 10m

R15 265

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/9

Showing 1-10 of 27 results
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 12 September 2025.

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 20 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 11 hours 0 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 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Dubai should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, 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 Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Dubai?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dubai are Emirates, RwandAir and South African.

Emirates
Emirates
From R532
South African
South African
From R701
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R430
RwandAir
RwandAir
From R409

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Dubai?

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

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 14 September 2025.
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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
South African
7,6
Good
44 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
861 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
280 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

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 8 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 R966, while return flights cost around R2 936.

  • How much is a return flight to Dubai?

    A return flight to Dubai will typically cost around R1 032, however they can be found for as little as R169.

  • 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. Sleep 'n Fly Sleep Lounge, B-Gates Termi is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0,0 km away from Dubai Intl).

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Dubai?

Book flights to Dubai if you plan to visit one of these locations
Garhoud
Ajman

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Find the best flight deals to Dubai

Some of the lowest fares we’ve come across for flights to Dubai.
Flights from OR Tambo to Dubai
Flights from Durban to Dubai
Flights from Cape Town to Dubai

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Dubai?

Deals for Dubai flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose to your preference, such as price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Dubai?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights to Dubai for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Dubai with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights to Dubai with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Dubai become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up Price Alerts. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide your email address. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.