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Among airlines operating Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Emirates: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 406 return via Cairo (CAI), compared with R14 027 for direct.

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

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R11 045 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R13 680, a difference of R2 635. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:05 and lands at 12:19
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 7:39.

The flight takes about 8h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of R12 780. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 8h 14m, covering 10 314 km.

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.

One-way fares from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 482, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

Emirates is the only airline operating Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 44m, compared to 12h 14m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 12h 23m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Return flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R8 966 to R14 202, with an average of R12 780 over the past 12 months. Anything below R8 966 counts as a good deal.