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$324 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

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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, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 2:55 amJNB-DXB
10h 25m1 stop
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5:10 pm - 3:55 amDXB-JNB
12h 45m1 stop
$483Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 2:55 amJNB-DXB
10h 25m1 stop
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4:25 am - 1:05 pmDXB-JNB
10h 40m1 stop
$484Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 2:55 amJNB-DXB
10h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:10 pm - 3:55 amDXB-JNB
12h 45m1 stop
$486Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 3:45 pmJNB-DXB
14h 55m1 stop
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5:10 pm - 3:55 amDXB-JNB
12h 45m1 stop
$488Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 3:45 pmJNB-DXB
14h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:10 pm - 3:55 amDXB-JNB
12h 45m1 stop
$489Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 22
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 pm - 11:25 pmJNB-DXB
33h 15m1 stop
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6:55 am - 10:55 amDXB-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
$509Kenya Airways
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 12:30 amJNB-DXB
29h 30m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
2:20 am - 12:25 amDXB-JNB
24h 05m1 stop
$529Kenya Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Wed, Nov 26
Air Tanzania Logo
2:15 pm - 2:30 amJNB-DXB
34h 15m2 stops
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4:00 am - 1:15 pmDXB-JNB
11h 15m1 stop
$533Air Tanzania
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 25
Air Tanzania Logo
2:15 pm - 2:30 amJNB-DXB
34h 15m2 stops
Air Tanzania Logo
4:00 am - 1:15 pmDXB-JNB
11h 15m1 stop
$554Air Tanzania
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Tue, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 12
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2:15 pm - 2:30 amJNB-DXB
34h 15m2 stops
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6:55 am - 12:25 amDXB-JNB
19h 30m1 stop
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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?

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 Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Johannesburg, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 October, where tickets cost $557 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $731 and $641 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,730 on average.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$324
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% 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 $324 for a one-way ticket and $483 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, South African, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to Dubai flight route.

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

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Dubai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Dubai.

  • 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 Air Tanzania?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are Emirates and Air Tanzania. With an average price for the route of $719 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air Tanzania is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $593 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $490 or less one-way and $744 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

Monday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Tuesday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Wednesday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Thursday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Friday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Saturday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Sunday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Tuesday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Wednesday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Thursday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Friday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Saturday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Sunday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Johannesburg to Dubai

 
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3315 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.3Crew
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

6.0 GoodJoy, Jul 2025IAH - DXB
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

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

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

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.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

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.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

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.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

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