Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R4 828

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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
Dec 20 — Dec 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or September, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 20 November 2025.

Thu 25/1217:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R8 351
Wed 10/1217:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 26/1223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R8 385
Wed 19/116:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Thu 20/1117:00JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/11R8 420
Thu 20/112:20DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 25/111:35JNB - DXB
1 stop26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/11R8 471
Tue 25/114:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R8 523
Thu 25/1217:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R8 574
Sun 30/114:25DXB - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1214:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R8 591
Wed 17/1217:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 25/1223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R8 815
Fri 26/1217:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 8/123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R8 935

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 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 351

One-way from

R4 828

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R10 619

Good round-trip deal

R14 410 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 617 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 25/12-7/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 8/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 05m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R24 138 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 953 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Dubai

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 25/12

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

R8 935

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/12

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

R8 935

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 24/12

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

R8 935

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 23/12

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

R9 107

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/12

5:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

R9 107

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 23/12

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

R9 107

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 28/1

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

R9 107

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/1

6:55-0:25

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

1:35-5:45

1 stop26h 10m

R9 622

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/12

5:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/1

8:20-15:45

1 stop29h 25m

R10 327

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/12

2:20-0:25

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/12

1:35-5:45

1 stop26h 10m

R11 633

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to OR Tambo

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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 14 November 2025.

Booking 51 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R6 753). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 660). 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 20 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 42% 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 2 November 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.

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 20 November 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.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Ethiopian Air fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 12h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 6408 km.

  • 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 118 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and RwandAir, starting at R7 917 and R7 987 round-trip. Air Tanzania is currently priced 37% 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: Condor (87%), Emirates (80%), South African( 80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay R14 335 for a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R5 825 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R8 351.

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

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

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R6 753). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 660). 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 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 20 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 118AverageR10 729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 917AverageR8 883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR7 987AverageR9 635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 221AverageR9 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 978AverageR9 353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 351AverageR13 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 476AverageR15 303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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