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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R4 891

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
May 16 — May 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or September, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 16 April 2026.

Sun 3/56:45
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Kenya Airways
Wed 6/51:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop25h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 13/4R8 473
Sat 23/51:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Sat 30/53:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop27h 20m
RwandAir
Deal found 14/4R8 817
Sat 1/84:00
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Air Tanzania
Sun 20/914:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 13/4R8 948
Sun 24/51:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Mon 1/616:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 10/4R9 095
Thu 28/51:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Fri 5/616:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 14/4R9 128
Thu 25/64:00
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Air Tanzania
Thu 9/714:15
JNB
-
DXB
2 stops34h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 12/4R9 177
Thu 7/51:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Mon 1/616:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 15/4R9 193
Thu 16/71:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Sat 8/816:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 13/4R9 357
Sat 25/74:00
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Air Tanzania
Sun 2/814:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 13/4R9 389
Tue 7/74:00
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Air Tanzania
Wed 19/814:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 15m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 13/4R9 406
Wed 22/717:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/722:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/4R9 471
Thu 16/417:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/422:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/4R9 487

Find 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 16 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 473

One-way from

R4 891

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 137

Good round-trip deal

R13 341 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 081 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 3/5-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 6/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 15m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 428 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2026.
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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 28/5

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

8:20-15:45

1 stop29h 25m

R10 142

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 28/5

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:30-15:45

1 stop23h 15m

R10 207

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/6

1:50-2:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

R10 518

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/5

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R10 665

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 26/4

23:20-5:30

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

R13 201
Fastest return journey

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/8

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

22:20-8:20

Nonstop8h 00m

R13 201

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/5

17:10-0:05

3 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

R13 282

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/7

23:25-4:00

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

15:05-10:15

2 stops17h 10m

R13 381
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/6

4:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

R4 891

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/6

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R6 314

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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 10 April 2026.

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.

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 412). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R8 146). 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 16 April 2026.

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.

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

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 16 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 001 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 7 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, RwandAir, and Emirates fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 8h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 20m. The distance from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 6408 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 RwandAir. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 125 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at R7 171 and R7 616 round-trip. RwandAir is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    R4 398 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 450 and R4 733, respectively.

  • 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 (68%), Emirates (63%), South African( 63%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay R12 118 for a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R8 983 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R8 948.

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

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

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

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

  • 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 412). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R8 146). 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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Fly from Dubai to OR Tambo on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Dubai to OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 16 April 2026.
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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 16 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestR7 125AverageR8 841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 171AverageR8 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 616AverageR8 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR8 116AverageR9 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 321AverageR9 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 073AverageR13 315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR12 082AverageR14 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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