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 6 flights from Johannesburg to Dubai Intl per day from 12 different airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Dubai?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Dubai is currently March ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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, RwandAir 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 R943, while return flights cost around R2 309.

How much is a return flight to Dubai?

A return flight to Dubai will typically cost around R1 427, however they can be found for as little as R131.

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 Terminal 3 - Transit Only is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0,0 km away from Dubai Intl).

R5 411+ Flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2025

Return from	R8 925
One-way from	R5 411
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R10 523

Ethiopian Air
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2 total stops
27h 40m total
Johannesburg to Dubai

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11h 50m total
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Fri 14/1122:50JNB - DXB

1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 23/1117:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/7R8 925

Fri 21/111:35JNB - DXB

1 stop26h 10mKenya Airways

Wed 26/116:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/7R8 942

Wed 6/814:15JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania

Thu 14/84:00DXB - JNB

1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania

Deal found 3/7R9 241

Thu 28/820:25JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 4/923:25DXB - JNB

1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/7R10 119

Sat 2/89:00HLA - DXB

2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/84:25DXB - HLA

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7R15 513

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Fri 14/1122:50JNB - DXB

1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 23/1117:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/7R8 925

Fri 21/111:35JNB - DXB

1 stop26h 10mKenya Airways

Wed 26/116:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/7R8 942

Wed 6/814:15JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania

Thu 14/84:00DXB - JNB

1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania

Deal found 3/7R9 241

Thu 28/820:25JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 4/923:25DXB - JNB

1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/7R10 119

Sat 2/89:00HLA - DXB

2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/84:25DXB - HLA

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7R15 513

Direct flights to Dubai
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Thu 4/922:20JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Tue 9/923:20DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 3/7R10 559

Sat 19/713:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Sat 26/79:55DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 20mSouth African

Deal found 3/7R12 913

Last-minute flights to Dubai
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Thu 10/717:00JNB - DXB

1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways

Wed 23/70:55DXB - JNB

1 stop25h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/7R11 279

Thu 10/719:10JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Wed 16/74:05DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mSouth African

Deal found 4/7R13 247

Sat 12/716:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Sun 13/71:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 3/7R11 718

Mon 14/713:55JNB - DXB

1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 20/71:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7R11 841

Mon 14/79:40HLA - DXB

1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 21/710:15DXB - HLA

1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7R18 517

Tue 15/78:20JNB - DXB

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Tue 5/817:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/7R9 048

Tue 15/714:15JNB - DXB

2 stops34h 15mAir Tanzania

Tue 5/84:00DXB - JNB

1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania

Deal found 3/7R10 840

Tue 15/713:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Tue 5/89:55DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 20mEmirates

Deal found 3/7R12 702

Thu 31/713:25JNB - DXB

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Sun 3/89:55DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 20mEmirates

Deal found 4/7R10 611

Sat 2/89:00HLA - DXB

2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/84:25DXB - HLA

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7R15 513

Wed 6/814:15JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania

Thu 14/84:00DXB - JNB

1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania

Deal found 3/7R9 241

Tue 19/816:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Tue 26/81:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 4/7R10 928

One-way flights to Dubai
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Thu 31/720:25JNB - DXB

1 stop11h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/7R5 411

Wed 24/91:25JNB - DXB

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Thu 25/914:15JNB - DXB

2 stops34h 15mAir Tanzania

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Sat 9/816:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 3/7R6 676

Mon 18/813:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 3/7R6 817

Wed 13/822:50JNB - DXB

2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7R7 221

Wed 30/76:30HLA - DXB

3 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7R7 379

Thu 17/719:10JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Deal found 4/7R7 958

Fri 11/712:10HLA - DXB

Nonstop6h 00mDelta

Deal found 3/7R44 536

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Fri 14/11

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/11

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R8 925

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

1:35-5:45

1 stop26h 10m

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Wed 26/11

6:55-0:25

1 stop19h 30m

R8 942

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

14:15-2:30

1 stop10h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 14/8

4:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

R9 241

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

20:25-11:40

1 stop13h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/9

23:25-16:10

1 stop18h 45m

R10 119

JohannesburgDubai

HLA - DXB

HLADXB

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 2/8

9:00-4:10

2 stops17h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sat 9/8

4:25-20:50

2 stops18h 25m

R15 513

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

20:25-10:15

1 stop11h 50m

R5 411

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

1:25-4:35

1 stop25h 10m

R5 639

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

14:15-2:30

2 stops34h 15m

R5 727

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/8

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R6 676

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

13:25-23:40

Nonstop8h 15m

R6 817

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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?

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 17 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?

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 afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Dubai

The most flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Dubai?

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

Rainfall in Dubai 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, 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

3 284 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 968 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

South African

7,5

Good

35 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 588 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

788 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

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 6 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, RwandAir 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 R943, while return flights cost around R2 309.
How much is a return flight to Dubai?
A return flight to Dubai will typically cost around R1 427, however they can be found for as little as R131.
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 Terminal 3 - Transit Only is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0,0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, 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.

FAQs about flying to Dubai

What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Dubai?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Dubai?

How much is a return flight to Dubai?

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