Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

JNB — DXB
Oct 27 — Nov 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 142
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R7 072 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 826 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai (average of R9 784). Flying from Johannesburg to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 209). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to DXB?

When flying from Johannesburg to Dubai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Dubai flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg to Dubai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • Are there alternative sustainable ways to get from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    If you are looking to get to Dubai from Johannesburg sustainably, flights are your best choice. Dubai is approximately 6750 miles from Johannesburg. Being a long journey, flights offer the fastest and most fuel-efficient mode of transporting many passengers. Unfortunately, no direct trains or buses are servicing this route. On the other hand, ships do not offer sustainable travel because of their numerous stopovers and high fuel consumption. Therefore, consider boarding a flight to travel sustainably from the origin to the destination.

  • What can Johannesburg to Dubai travelers do to reduce their carbon footprint for the journey?

    If you need to travel sustainably from Johannesburg to Dubai, consider booking a direct flight. Some airlines offer non-stop flights between the origin and destination. These flights consume less fuel than flights that have stopovers along the way. Direct flights thus emit less carbon gases into the air during their flights than those having one or several stopovers. Therefore, think about flying directly on this route to promote sustainability.

  • What information can help me identify a sustainable airline for my journey from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    One of the essential pieces of information you can use to identify a sustainable airline for your journey to Dubai from Johannesburg is the nature of the planes. Airlines featuring new planes are more sustainable than those having older planes. This is because new planes come fitted with modern fuel-efficient engines and systems, which enable the planes to consume less fuel for the journey. When an aircraft consumes less fuel during a journey, it reduces the amount of carbon gases released into the sky. Therefore, a great way to identify a sustainable airline for your flight from Johannesburg to Dubai is by looking for one with newer planes.

  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Dubai flights?

    Travellers interested in going to Dubai from Johannesburg may choose between leaving through Lanseria International Airport or O.R. Tambo International Airport. The latter is the busier airport with more flights, while the former is quieter and may have fewer flights. Once reaching Dubai, passengers will have two potential airports to disembark at. Dubai International Airport is the most commonly used and is the fifth busiest in the world when it comes to passenger traffic. It is a hub for FlyDubai and Emirates and is located less than five kilometres from the city centre of Dubai.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    There are two airlines that offer direct, nonstop flights into Dubai from Johannesburg. Passengers can take a flight from Emirates or South African Airways. Direct flights are typically more expensive than stopover flights but also reach the destination more quickly. Reaching Dubai will take around 8h 00m when choosing one of these flights. Other airlines offer stopover flights including Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, and Kenya Airways. Stopover flights take longer to reach the destination with the quickest flights reaching Dubai in 10h 35m and the less expensive flights touching down after 15h 15m.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Dubai?

    When taking a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai with only one stop, there are dozens of options for travellers. The flights may stop down in locations like Cairo Airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, or Abu Dhabi International Airport. There are also flights with more than one stop that will typically take the longest to reach Dubai. Some flights stop down three times in Libreville, Lagos, and Addis Ababa while others stop twice in places like Lusaka and Kigali. Keep in mind that in many cases, one-stop flights are shorter and less expensive than flights with additional stops along the way.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    When leaving Johannesburg to reach Dubai, travellers will need both a passport and a visa. This can be done online or in person.

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

    For a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai, you will be flying into Dubai Intl. Dubai Intl (DXB) is just 10,9 km from the centre vof the city. Dubai Intl is the only Dubai airport and it handles 8 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. 10 airlines have flights to Dubai Intl from Johannesburg on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dubai round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Dubai, with prices starting at R7 174. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and RwandAir, with the lowest prices starting at R7 629 and R7 656, respectively. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai one-way?

    R4 299 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Egyptair, with prices starting from R4 383 and R4 581, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    Before booking your flight to Dubai from Johannesburg, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (88%), South African (88%), Condor( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Dubai is R6 205. On average you can expect to pay R49 321. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl), can usually be booked for R9 132.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Dubai?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Dubai flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai (average of R9 784). Flying from Johannesburg to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 209). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dubai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR5 971AverageR9 106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 231AverageR8 174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR7 656AverageR8 641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapestR7 967AverageR8 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR8 160AverageR11 078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 303AverageR10 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 697AverageR9 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 264AverageR10 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 253AverageR10 704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapestR11 284AverageR12 711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Dubai

  • Passengers looking to fly with a sustainable airline from Johannesburg to Dubai can do so using Emirates. The airline promotes sustainability by implementing eco-efficient technologies in its ground operations as well as consciously handling assets.
  • Dubai is renowned for being sustainable, thanks to the measures it uses to conserve the environment. For instance, the city encouraged airports within its borders to take advantage of solar energy to power their operations. Solar energy is a green source of energy.
  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) promotes environmental conservation by implementing effective waste management procedures. For instance, the airport collects all non-biodegradable waste, sorts it out, and channels them for reuse or recycling.

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