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Among airlines operating Johannesburg to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Emirates operates flights between Johannesburg and Dubai.

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

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 travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• 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 592 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R10 517 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 600–R1 600 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 5% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Johannesburg to Dubai route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R10 019 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R10 531, a difference of R512. 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 Johannesburg to Dubai route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

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

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:05 and lands at 18:13
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 6:28.

The flight takes about 8h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of R10 144. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Dubai takes 8h 08m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R9 250 to R66 725. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R5 928, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning 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 Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 12h 49m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

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

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R56 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Europcar
· Hertz

Return flights from Johannesburg to Dubai range from R9 541 to R11 924, with an average of R10 144 over the past 12 months. Anything below R9 541 counts as a good deal.