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R4 572+ Cheap flights to the United Arab Emirates

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Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Flights to United Arab Emirates in 2026

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Cheapest flights to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Sun 22/223:00
JNB
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DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 1/317:10
DXB
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JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R7 673
Sun 8/214:30
JNB
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DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/217:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1R7 721
Wed 4/314:30
JNB
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SHJ
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/34:25
SHJ
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R7 737
Thu 12/323:00
JNB
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DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 2/55:40
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R7 753
Mon 9/214:30
JNB
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SHJ
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/24:25
SHJ
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R7 753
Wed 28/114:30
JNB
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DXB
1 stop11h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/217:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1R7 769

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to the United Arab Emirates on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 28 January 2026
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Find the latest flights to United Arab Emirates in 2026, 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 28 January 2026.

Return from

R7 673

One-way from

R4 572

Popular in

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Average price

R9 751
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/2-1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R479 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R166 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 January 2026.
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Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

14:30-2:55

1 stop10h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/2

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R7 721

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

14:30-3:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Wed 11/2

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R7 753

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

14:30-3:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Sun 22/2

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R7 769

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

14:30-3:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Sun 1/3

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R7 785

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

14:30-3:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Sun 1/3

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R7 785

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

14:30-3:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Thu 16/4

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R7 897

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/3

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R7 929

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/4

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R8 009

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

14:30-3:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Sat 21/2

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

R8 025

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

14:30-3:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Sat 28/2

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R8 025

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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 10 hours 53 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 24 January 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to United Arab Emirates should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, 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 (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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, Ethiopian Air and South African.

Emirates
Emirates
From R9 074
South African
South African
From R11 056
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 896
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R7 024

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates are Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air 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 28 January 2026.
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 28 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to the United Arab Emirates by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 376 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
952 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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, Etihad Airways 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?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Arab Emirates. One-way flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl typically cost R1 527, while return flights cost around R1 859.

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

    A return flight to United Arab Emirates will typically cost around R3 970, however they can be found for as little as R3 970.

  • 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 (7 hours 55 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. Homestay - Villa room in Dubai-private is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0,0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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