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R5 190+ Cheap flights to the United Arab Emirates

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— DXB
May 5 — May 121
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Flights to United Arab Emirates in 2025

Find the latest flights to United Arab Emirates in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Return from

R8 712

One-way from

R5 190

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 493
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/6-23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R13 726 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 791 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Tue 17/622:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 23/64:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4R8 712
Mon 12/521:45JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 15mEgyptair
Thu 15/511:55DXB - JNB
1 stop21h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 29/4R8 897
Thu 9/1010:45JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 40mKenya Airways
Thu 16/106:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R9 398
Wed 22/1013:55JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 2/1117:55AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R9 416
Sat 3/514:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 45mAir Tanzania
Sat 10/54:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 28/4R9 565
Sun 16/117:45JNB - SHJ
1 stop17h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 21/114:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4R9 787

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Locate flights to United Arab Emirates that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
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Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 23/6

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 712

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

21:45-15:00

1 stop15h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/5

11:55-7:10

1 stop21h 15m

R8 897

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

10:45-23:25

1 stop10h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/10

6:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

R9 398

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

13:55-10:55

1 stop19h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 7/6

23:45-16:10

1 stop18h 25m

R9 528

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/6

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R9 898

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

20:25-9:55

1 stop11h 30m

Sharjah

Thu 19/6

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R10 325

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 17/6

2:10-8:20

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 510

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

14:15-2:30

1 stop10h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 23/8

4:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

R10 621

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

13:55-10:15

1 stop18h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/7

11:45-16:10

1 stop30h 25m

R10 658

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

22:50-3:25

1 stop26h 35m

Sharjah

Thu 19/6

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R10 918

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Best time to book a flight to United Arab Emirates

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the United Arab Emirates

How long is the flight to United Arab Emirates?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates takes 11 hours 22 minutes. Flights to United Arab Emirates from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to United Arab Emirates?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to United Arab Emirates should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to United Arab Emirates

The most flights from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to United Arab Emirates?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates are Emirates, RwandAir and South African.

Emirates

Emirates

From R521

RwandAir

RwandAir

From R410

South African

South African

From R658

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R438

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to United Arab Emirates?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates are SAUDIA, Kenya Airways and RwandAir.

Rainfall in United Arab Emirates by month

Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Arab Emirates ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit United Arab Emirates when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in United Arab Emirates by month

Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Arab Emirates, 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in United Arab Emirates?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to United Arab Emirates in the last few years. This data was updated on 30 April 2025.
The most popular places in United Arab Emirates to fly to are Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways and South African to United Arab Emirates. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 563 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
South African
7,4
Good
32 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 203 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

FAQs about flying to United Arab Emirates

What is good to know if travelling to United Arab Emirates?

  • The capital of the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi. The city is renowned for its amazing parks and gardens, but if you’re traveling here make sure you get a glimpse of the rich history which can be explored in sites such as the Old Fort.
  • Dubai is the UAE’s shopping capital, which means that travelers that stop here have to check out the Mall of the Emirates, featuring an indoor ski arena, a palm tree-shaped man-made island, and the world’s only seven-star hotel!
  • Sharjah is the third largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, and although not nearly as popular as Dubai or Abu Dhabi, it’s still a perfect place to submerge yourself in the culture and explore the beautifully restored old buildings.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to United Arab Emirates if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to United Arab Emirates on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to United Arab Emirates?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to United Arab Emirates.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in United Arab Emirates?

    Dubai Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Arab Emirates. One-way flights to Dubai Intl typically cost R1 478, while return flights cost around R2 925.

  • How much is a return flight to United Arab Emirates?

    A return flight to United Arab Emirates will typically cost around R201, however they can be found for as little as R168.

  • Where does the fastest flight to United Arab Emirates depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to United Arab Emirates, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Dubai Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Dubai Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Dubai Intl?

    Yes. Dubai Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleep 'n Fly Sleep Lounge, B-Gates Terminal 3 - Transit Only is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0,0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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