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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R4 897

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
Oct 14 — Oct 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or November, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 14 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 475

One-way from

R4 897

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R11 757

Good round-trip deal

R13 725 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 189 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 30/9-10/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 05m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 25/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R7 194 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 667 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Tue 30/90:55DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways
Fri 10/101:25JNB - DXB
1 stop25h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/9R8 475
Sun 26/102:20DXB - JNB
1 stop15h 30mKenya Airways
Sun 2/111:35JNB - DXB
1 stop26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/9R8 527
Wed 17/917:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/922:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/9R8 544
Sun 28/96:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 10/101:25JNB - DXB
1 stop25h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/9R8 596
Mon 27/102:20DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 35mKenya Airways
Mon 3/111:35JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/9R8 614
Sun 5/101:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Sun 12/103:10JNB - DXB
1 stop27h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 13/9R8 631
Sat 20/90:55DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 23/91:25JNB - DXB
1 stop26h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/9R8 648
Sat 27/91:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Sat 11/1016:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 12/9R8 666
Wed 1/106:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 12/1017:00JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/9R8 683
Sat 27/90:55DXB - JNB
1 stop25h 30mKenya Airways
Thu 2/1012:10JNB - DXB
1 stop33h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/9R8 787
Fri 10/100:55DXB - JNB
1 stop25h 30mKenya Airways
Sat 18/1012:10JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/9R8 909
Sat 13/96:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Fri 26/917:00JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/9R8 944

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to OR Tambo 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 14 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/10

6:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

1:35-0:30

1 stop20h 55m

R8 614

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/9

0:55-0:25

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

12:10-23:25

1 stop33h 15m

R8 787

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 8/12

1:50-2:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

R8 978

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/9

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R8 978

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/9

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R8 978

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 30/9

1:50-2:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

R8 978

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/10

1:50-2:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R8 978

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/9

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R8 978

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 29/9

1:50-2:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

R8 978

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 30/9

1:50-2:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R8 978

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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 OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 43% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 7 September 2025.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 14 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, South African, andEthiopian Air from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
South African
7,6
Good
44 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
861 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
280 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo?

    Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Dubai Intl; the airport handles an average of 9 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights from the Dubai airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Airlines like Kenya Airways and RwandAir fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 10h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 35m. The distance from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 6408 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Air Tanzania. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 194 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at R8 007 and R8 336 round-trip. Air Tanzania is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Before booking your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Dubai, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (74%), South African (74%), Condor( 74%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay R12 678 for a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R10 146 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R8 370.

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

    Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Nairobi most often. Addis Ababa sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

    Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Doha least often.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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Fly from Dubai to OR Tambo on these airlines

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Top 7 airlines flying from Dubai to OR Tambo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 194AverageR10 844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 007AverageR9 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 336AverageR9 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR8 516AverageR9 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 074AverageR9 537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 495AverageR13 869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 716AverageR15 733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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