Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg from R4 493

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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
Mar 7 — Mar 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg are usually found in March or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 February 2026.

Sun 15/26:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Kenya Airways
Sun 22/212:05
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop15h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2R7 789
Wed 11/26:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
Kenya Airways
Sat 21/217:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/2R7 822
Tue 17/26:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
Kenya Airways
Thu 12/317:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop29h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/2R7 854
Sun 13/96:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Kenya Airways
Sun 4/1012:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop33h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/2R7 870
Wed 18/34:25
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/323:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/2R7 886
Sun 8/217:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 1/323:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R7 935
Wed 4/217:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/223:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/2R7 983
Mon 16/317:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/323:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/2R8 015
Wed 25/217:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/323:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/2R8 032
Fri 6/26:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/212:05
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/2R8 048
Sun 22/26:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Kenya Airways
Wed 4/312:05
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2R8 064
Sun 8/24:25
DXB
-
HLA
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/25:55
HLA
-
DXB
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2R17 631

Find flight deals from Dubai to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 5 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 789

One-way from

R4 493

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R8 840
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 29/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R30 410 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 995 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Dubai

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/3

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R8 209

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/3

6:55-10:55

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

1:35-0:30

1 stop20h 55m

R8 484

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/3

1:50-2:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R8 872

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/3

13:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

16:50-11:40

2 stops16h 50m

R10 860

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 22/3

6:55-0:25

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

13:30-23:40

Nonstop8h 10m

R11 312

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/4

19:45-13:05

2 stops43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

R12 023

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - HLA

DXBHLA

Dubai Intl

Wed 25/2

10:40-9:05

1 stop24h 25m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 5/3

9:40-5:25

1 stop17h 45m

R18 439

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - HLA

DXBHLA

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/7

10:15-9:35

1 stop25h 20m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 26/7

16:45-0:35

1 stop29h 50m

R18 568

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - HLA

DXBHLA

Dubai Intl

Sun 22/2

9:10-22:05

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 25/2

5:55-1:05

1 stop17h 10m

R19 037

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - HLA

DXBHLA

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/3

10:40-20:55

1 stop12h 15m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 28/3

12:55-5:25

1 stop14h 30m

R22 446

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dubai to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg (average of R6 302). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg in August is currently the most expensive (average of R7 983). 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 DXB to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dubai to Johannesburg as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Johannesburg

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Johannesburg. 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 5 February 2026.

The most flights from DXB to ZA1 are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from Dubai to Johannesburg delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Dubai and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 5 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andSouth African from Dubai to Johannesburg 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

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg?

    Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg from Dubai Intl; the airport handles an average of 8 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights from the Dubai airport to Johannesburg. It is only a 10,9 km journey to Dubai Intl (DXB) from Dubai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Dubai to Johannesburg?

    A quick flight from Dubai to Johannesburg can take about 14h 30m. RwandAir provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R8 209. The distance between Dubai and Johannesburg is about 6408 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on RwandAir is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at R7 039. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R7 464 and R7 728, respectively. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    R4 366 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Air Tanzania, with prices starting from R4 647 and R4 676, respectively.

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

    Consider Condor (89%), Emirates (73%) or South African (73%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dubai to Johannesburg.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Johannesburg?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R5 566. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R7 644 on average, our data indicates R12 096 when flying from Dubai to Johannesburg.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Johannesburg 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 Dubai to Johannesburg?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg (average of R6 302). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg in August is currently the most expensive (average of R7 983). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR7 039AverageR8 734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 464AverageR8 478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 728AverageR8 183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR8 018AverageR8 930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 221AverageR8 912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 630AverageR12 852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR12 416AverageR14 184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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