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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R8 502 and R13 143 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R7 884 on Kenya Airways (Feb 10-Mar 26).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 15m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 986.

Question 6

How often are flights from Dubai to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 11% of weekly flights between Dubai and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R8 502 and R13 143 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R7 884 on Kenya Airways (Feb 10-Mar 26).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 62% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 21m.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Airlines like RwandAir and Ethiopian Air fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 14h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h. The distance from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 6408 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 R6 644 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are RwandAir and Kenya Airways, starting at R6 994 and R7 412 round-trip. Air Tanzania is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

R4 328 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 617 and R4 646, respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 81 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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R6 262). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R7 932). 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

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Accepted Answer

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

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Question 17

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay R12 019 for a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R5 530 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R7 772.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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: Condor (89%), Emirates (69%), South African( 69%).

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Nairobi most often.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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 10 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.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

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

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Dubai to OR Tambo via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 29

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

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to OR Tambo from Dubai by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 30

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

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Dubai to OR Tambo with no change fees.

Question 31

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Dubai to OR Tambo become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to OR Tambo from Dubai today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	R7 884
One-way from	R4 560
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R12 525
Good round-trip deal	R12 397 or less
Good one-way deal	R11 264 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
RwandAir	CheapestR6 994	AverageR8 679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR7 414	AverageR8 370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 678	AverageR8 147	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR7 967	AverageR8 873	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 168	AverageR8 856	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 556	AverageR12 813	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	CheapestR12 337	AverageR14 094	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R4 560

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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