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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to the United Arab Emirates from R4 776

JNB — DXB
Sep 27 — Oct 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates

Thu 24/914:30 -
1 stop10h 40m
Tue 6/104:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 26/8R7 540
Thu 24/922:50 -
1 stop26h 20m
Thu 1/104:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 25/8R7 556
Tue 8/98:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Fri 11/94:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 25/8R7 572
Wed 9/98:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Wed 16/94:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 25/8R7 588
Sat 3/108:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Mon 12/104:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 25/8R7 604
Thu 27/88:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Thu 3/94:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 25/8R7 620
Tue 15/914:30 -
1 stop10h 40m
Tue 22/94:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 24/8R7 636
Sat 3/108:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Sat 17/104:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 27/8R7 652
Thu 3/914:30 -
1 stop10h 40m
Fri 11/94:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 28/8R7 668
Sat 10/1022:50 -
1 stop26h 20m
Sat 17/104:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 26/8R7 939
Fri 18/98:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Sun 20/94:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 27/8R7 987
Sat 10/101:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Sat 17/100:55 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 26/8R9 233

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Round-trip from

R7 540

One-way from

R4 776

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 352
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/9-6/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates
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Air Seychelles
  • Air Seychelles
  • 15/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R6 968 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 760 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

8:20-3:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 20/9

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

R7 987
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 14/12

2:00-8:20

Nonstop8h 20m

R10 272

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHJ Sharjah

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

14:30-3:35

1 stop11h 05m

Sharjah

Mon 19/10

4:35-20:10

1 stop17h 35m

R10 719

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 6/12

2:00-8:20

Nonstop8h 20m

R11 182

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

18:50-1:30

1 stop28h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 6/12

2:35-11:00

1 stop34h 25m

R11 198

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHJ Sharjah

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

8:20-3:35

1 stop17h 15m

Sharjah

Fri 16/10

4:35-20:10

1 stop17h 35m

R11 230

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SHJ Sharjah

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

8:20-3:35

1 stop17h 15m

Sharjah

Sun 18/10

4:35-20:10

1 stop17h 35m

R11 246

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/12

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 29/12

2:00-8:20

Nonstop8h 20m

R11 630

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

16:20-8:30

2 stops14h 10m

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/9

1:50-16:45

2 stops16h 55m

R12 253

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Mon 14/9

23:20-5:30

Nonstop8h 10m

R12 364

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to United Arab Emirates from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to the United Arab Emirates

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates (average of R9 441). Flying from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 821). 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 JNB to AE?

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates

The most flights from ZA1 to AE0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to the United Arab Emirates delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to the United Arab Emirates flights?

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

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

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to the United Arab Emirates flights?

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates, you should look to book at least 14 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg to the United Arab Emirates have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
South African
7,6
Good
64 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 527 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 034 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates?

    Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates in just under 7h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 45m. Johannesburg and United Arab Emirates are separated by a distance of 6294 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates are Qatar Airways (R3 926), Egyptair (R4 496), and Air Tanzania (R4 570).

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates?

    The most popular flight routes from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sharjah and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates?

    Before booking your flight to United Arab Emirates from Johannesburg, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (92%), South African (92%), Condor( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates? While on average our users pay R51 863, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R5 761. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl), is priced around R9 489.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates 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 Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates (average of R9 441). Flying from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 821). 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 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR5 767AverageR8 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 892AverageR8 471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR7 513AverageR8 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapestR7 818AverageR8 651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR8 008AverageR10 455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 118AverageR9 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 323AverageR9 593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 066AverageR10 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 062AverageR10 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapestR11 135AverageR12 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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