Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights typically cost between R8 771 and R12 279 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R8 082 on Ethiopian Air (Feb 17-Feb 22).

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Dubai flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 36m.

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai on Cheapflights.

Question 4

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Dubai delayed?

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About 9% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Kigali (KGL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 623.

Question 6

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 58m.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights typically cost between R8 771 and R12 279 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R8 082 on Ethiopian Air (Feb 17-Feb 22).

Question 8

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Dubai flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Question 9

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

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Airlines like RwandAir and Ethiopian Air fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in about 16h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6408 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R5 928 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are RwandAir and Qatar Airways, starting at R6 667 and R7 223 round-trip. Etihad Airways is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai one-way?

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 418 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Egyptair from R4 685 and Air Tanzania from R4 880 one-way.

Question 13

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

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The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai is 24 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai (average of R5 672). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 607). 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.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai

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The most flights from JNB to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Question 17

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai? While on average our users pay R27 713, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R6 360. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl), is priced around R7 393.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai are Emirates (66%), South African (66%) and Condor (47%).

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai are Emirates, Ethiopian Air and South African. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 22

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in Dubai stopover in Addis Ababa most frequently. Doha sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights. Nairobi ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights.

Question 23

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights?

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in Dubai stopover in Jeddah least frequently. Lusaka is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai. Dar Es Salaam comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 9% versus a flight at midday.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 9 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 12 airlines have flights to Dubai Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

Question 26

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 27

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Dubai?

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

Question 28

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Dubai?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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.

Question 29

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Dubai?

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When you search for this flight from OR Tambo to Dubai, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 30

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

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Dubai from OR Tambo.

Question 31

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Dubai with no change fees?

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

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Round-trip from	R8 082
One-way from	R4 836
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R10 000
Good round-trip deal	R10 748 or less
Good one-way deal	R7 419 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR5 928	AverageR8 452	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
RwandAir	CheapestR6 667	AverageR7 048	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR7 223	AverageR8 782	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 499	AverageR8 491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Egyptair	CheapestR7 598	AverageR8 715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR7 904	AverageR8 846	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR8 279	AverageR9 490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air Mauritius	CheapestR8 941	AverageR9 781	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Emirates	CheapestR9 311	AverageR10 405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	CheapestR11 343	AverageR12 623	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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