JNB - DXB

$401 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$534
Typical prices: $512-$676
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/29Tue 5/5
JNB - DXB • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$629
Typical prices: $606-$696
Emirates
Wed 2/11Tue 2/24
JNB - DXB • Non-stop
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For a smooth departure, verify your boarding pass details.
Upon arrival at DXB, the metro is efficient for city access.
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from $726 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Dubai (JNB-DXB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Dubai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Dubai

Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 pm - 3:45 pm
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DXB
14h 45m1 stop
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4:25 am - 1:05 pm
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JNB
10h 40m1 stop
$534Ethiopian Air
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
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8:40 pm - 1:15 pm
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DXB
14h 35m1 stop
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6:55 am - 10:55 am
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JNB
30h 00m1 stop
$568Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, May 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 2:55 am
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DXB
16h 35m1 stop
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4:25 am - 1:05 pm
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JNB
10h 40m1 stop
$575Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 12
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8:20 am - 2:55 am
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DXB
16h 35m1 stop
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5:40 am - 8:10 pm
DXB
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JNB
16h 30m1 stop
$580Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, May 31
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8:20 am - 2:55 am
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DXB
16h 35m1 stop
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4:25 am - 1:05 pm
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JNB
10h 40m1 stop
$586Ethiopian Air
Thu, May 21 - Wed, May 27
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11:55 am - 10:15 am
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DXB
20h 20m1 stop
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5:10 pm - 3:55 am
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JNB
12h 45m1 stop
$606Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 24
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10:20 pm - 8:15 am
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DXB
7h 55mnonstop
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4:10 am - 10:25 am
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JNB
8h 15mnonstop
$629Emirates
Thu, May 21 - Wed, May 27
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1:30 pm - 11:40 pm
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DXB
8h 10mnonstop
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4:05 am - 10:15 am
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JNB
8h 10mnonstop
$634Emirates
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Dec 29
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9:45 pm - 6:00 pm
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DXB
18h 15m1 stop
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10:40 am - 7:10 am
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JNB
22h 30m1 stop
$635Egyptair
Tue, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 5
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6:50 pm - 5:05 am
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DXB
8h 15mnonstop
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4:10 am - 10:25 am
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JNB
8h 15mnonstop
$637Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Dubai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Dubai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai departing in April.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Johannesburg to Dubai, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Johannesburg, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai is March, where tickets cost $575 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $732 and $629 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $737, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Dubai

 
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JNB

For a smooth departure, check your boarding pass carefully as check-in desks may vary by airline, even for international flights.

DXB

Upon arrival at DXB, the metro offers a clean and efficient way to reach the city center from Terminals 1 and 3.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$298
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Dubai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai was $298 for a one-way ticket and $534 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and Dubai?

    A passport is required to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    On your way to Dubai, you’ll fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo. You’ll be landing at Dubai Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, and South African offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to Dubai flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Dubai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Dubai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    There are nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Dubai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai, Emirates or RwandAir?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are Emirates and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of $720 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $435 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Dubai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dubai with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and DXB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dubai from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $454 or less one-way and $746 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Dubai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl

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Emirates

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Emirates

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Emirates

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Emirates

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Emirates

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Johannesburg to Dubai

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3461 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

2.0 MediocreVenkatesh, Jan 2026
SFO - DXB
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Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

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