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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R5 271

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
Jul 6 — Jul 131
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or February, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 963

One-way from

R5 271

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R10 631
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/11-22/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 625 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 420 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 July 2025.

Fri 14/1122:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/1117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/6R8 963
Sun 12/1017:00JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 20/106:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/6R8 998
Tue 26/814:15JNB - DXB
2 stops34h 15mAir Tanzania
Sat 30/84:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 29/6R9 336
Thu 2/1013:55JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 10/1023:25DXB - JNB
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/6R10 152
Thu 27/1117:50HLA - DXB
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1222:50DXB - HLA
3 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6R14 341

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JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sat 22/11

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 963

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

17:00-5:25

1 stop10h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/10

6:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

R8 998

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

14:15-2:30

2 stops34h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 30/8

4:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

R9 336

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

13:55-3:25

1 stop11h 30m

Dubai Intl

Fri 10/10

23:25-16:10

1 stop18h 45m

R10 152

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 20/8

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R10 720

JohannesburgDubai

HLA - DXB

HLADXB

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 27/11

17:50-3:50

3 stops32h 00m

Dubai Intl

Tue 2/12

22:50-16:00

3 stops19h 10m

R14 341

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

12:45-11:15

1 stop20h 30m

R5 271

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

1:25-23:25

1 stop20h 00m

R5 697

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

14:15-2:30

1 stop10h 15m

R5 768

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

20:40-18:55

3 stops44h 15m

R6 301

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai, you should look to book at least 17 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai (average of R535). Flying from Johannesburg to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R741). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 July 2025.

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 11% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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.

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

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 July 2025.

The most flights from ZA1 to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

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 1 July 2025.
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.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 6 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. 12 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 R8 963. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania, with the lowest prices starting at R8 998 and R9 336, respectively. These flights start at 16% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    R5 271 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania, with prices starting from R5 697 and R5 768, 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: Condor (95%), South African (93%), Emirates( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Dubai is R6 702. On average you can expect to pay R55 187. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl), can usually be booked for R8 697.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai (average of R535). Flying from Johannesburg to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R741). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR7 263AverageR8 153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 646AverageR9 144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 802AverageR9 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 168AverageR9 447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 037AverageR10 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR9 064AverageR10 602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR9 311AverageR11 959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 455AverageR12 072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR9 680AverageR10 665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR12 394AverageR13 828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Dubai

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Dubai. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • 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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