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

• Earliest: departs at 4:10 and lands at 12:27
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 7:42.

The flight takes about 8h 17m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Dubai to Johannesburg takes 8h 17m, covering 10 339 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.

Return flights from Dubai to Johannesburg range from R9 147 to R14 535, with an average of R13 179 over the past 12 months. Anything below R9 147 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the R13 179 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 653 return via Dar Es Salaam (DAR), compared with R14 377 for direct.

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

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

One-way fares from Dubai to Johannesburg are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R9 074, which is 37% above the typical average for this route.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates from around R494:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R456:

• Budget
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Woodford
• Alamo

Flights from Dubai to Johannesburg usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Dubai to Johannesburg route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 59m.

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Dubai to Johannesburg. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R10 937 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R14 045, a difference of R3 108.

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

Only Emirates operates flights between Dubai and Johannesburg.

Flying via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 44m, compared to 12h 30m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 12h 35m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

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

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

Among airlines operating Dubai to Johannesburg flights:

• Emirates: 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:

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

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