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R4 657+ Cheap flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2026

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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 22 March 2026.

Thu 23/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Sun 26/41:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 20/3R8 243
Fri 17/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Thu 23/41:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 18/3R8 345
Wed 29/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Mon 4/51:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 18/3R8 379
Fri 24/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Sun 26/41:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 20/3R8 464
Tue 31/316:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Thu 2/41:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 21/3R8 481
Mon 4/53:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop27h 20m
RwandAir
Tue 12/51:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 21/3R8 498
Mon 4/514:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 15m
Air Tanzania
Mon 11/54:00
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 20/3R8 566
Fri 1/56:30
HLA
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DXB
3 stops18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/523:00
DXB
-
HLA
3 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3R13 766
Tue 5/56:30
HLA
-
DXB
3 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/523:00
DXB
-
HLA
2 stops19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3R13 817
Sat 2/56:30
HLA
-
DXB
3 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/523:25
DXB
-
HLA
3 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3R14 429
Wed 1/46:30
HLA
-
DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/410:15
DXB
-
HLA
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3R16 095
Mon 23/312:55
HLA
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DXB
1 stop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/310:15
DXB
-
HLA
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3R16 740

Find flight deals to Dubai

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 22 March 2026.

Return from

R8 243

One-way from

R4 657

Popular in

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Cheapest in

March

Average price

R10 112
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 23/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R495 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R178 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 7/5

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R8 719

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/4

1:50-2:20

1 stop26h 30m

R8 923

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

14:15-2:30

1 stop10h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 26/5

4:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

R9 008

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R9 959
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/5

23:20-5:30

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 656

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

22:20-8:20

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 7/5

0:55-0:15

1 stop25h 20m

R11 982

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

9:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

R12 424

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Tue 26/5

9:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

R12 458

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/5

4:05-10:15

Nonstop8h 10m

R12 492

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

9:25-3:25

3 stops16h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 13/5

23:00-16:10

1 stop19h 10m

R12 747

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Best time to book a flight to Dubai

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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 13 March 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 86 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 2 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 14 March 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 Monday (9 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 most popular airlines that fly to Dubai?

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

Emirates
Emirates
From R9 676
South African
South African
From R11 728
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R7 629
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R8 579

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 22 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,South African, andEtihad 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
South African
7,5
Good
58 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 429 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
975 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
300 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 541 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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 10 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 840, while return flights cost around R2 165.

  • How much is a return flight to Dubai?

    A return flight to Dubai will typically cost around R16 126, however they can be found for as little as R2 165.

  • 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 (8 hours 0 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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