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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 10:05 am and lands at 6:13 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 6:28 am.

The flight takes about 8h 08m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai takes 8h 08m, covering 3,982 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai range from $601 to $747, with an average of $642 over the past 12 months. Anything below $601 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $642 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $538 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $659 for nonstop.

Emirates is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A380-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights, with 25% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 25%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $576 to $4,665. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $491, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• AMEX
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $633 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $659, a difference of $26.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Emirates operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Dubai.

Flying via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 44m, compared with 12h 20m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 12h 31m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Gulf Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Gold Souq. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.