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R5 084 Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Dubai.
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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Dubai

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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8:20 - 2:55JNB-DXB
16h 35m1 stop
5:40 - 20:00DXB-JNB
16h 20m1 stop
R8 222Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 10
17:20 - 8:30JNB-DXB
13h 10m1 stop
1:50 - 13:50DXB-JNB
14h 00m1 stop
R8 241RwandAir
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Sat, Aug 24 - Fri, Aug 30
22:20 - 8:20JNB-DXB
8h 00mdirect
4:05 - 10:15DXB-JNB
8h 10mdirect
R9 580Emirates
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Thu, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 20
1:15 - 23:25JNB-DXB
20h 10m1 stop
0:55 - 10:55DXB-JNB
12h 00m1 stop
R9 654Kenya Airways
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Thu, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 14
1:15 - 0:30JNB-DXB
21h 15m1 stop
2:20 - 7:40DXB-JNB
31h 20m1 stop
R9 691Kenya Airways
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Fri, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 16
18:50 - 5:05JNB-DXB
8h 15mdirect
4:10 - 10:25DXB-JNB
8h 15mdirect
R10 847Emirates
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Wed, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 8
16:00 - 8:30JNB-DXB
14h 30m2 stops
16:20 - 7:10DXB-JNB
16h 50m1 stop
R10 939
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Sun, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 22
16:00 - 8:30JNB-DXB
14h 30m2 stops
23:25 - 16:10DXB-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
R11 049
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Sun, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 4
19:10 - 5:25JNB-DXB
8h 15mdirect
14:40 - 20:50DXB-JNB
8h 10mdirect
R13 600South African
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Thu, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 12
19:10 - 5:25JNB-DXB
8h 15mdirect
9:55 - 16:15DXB-JNB
8h 20mdirect
R13 728South African
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Fri, Aug 23 - Fri, Aug 30

Flights from Johannesburg to Dubai - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to Dubai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Johannesburg to Dubai.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Dubai cost R7 470 and was between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Dubai. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R9 740.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Johannesburg to Dubai, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Dubai, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg 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 to Dubai is March, where tickets cost R9 379 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets is R12 994 and R11 214 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg to Dubai?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of R33 501, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg to Dubai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 125 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Dubai found on KAYAK was with RwandAir for R5 084. Ethiopian Air proposed a return connection from R8 222 and RwandAir from R8 241.

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg and Dubai?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai.
There is just one airline that flies from Johannesburg to Dubai direct and that is Emirates. The best one-way deal found from Emirates for the route is R9 223.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg and Dubai per day?

Each day, there are 3 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg and land in Dubai, with an average flight time of 8h 11m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg and Dubai?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai take?

Flying to Dubai from Johannesburg requires at least one stopover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 7h 55m.

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Cheapest flight

R5 084
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai

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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai was R277 for a one-way ticket and R448 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    There are 2 airports in Johannesburg (Johannesburg Lanseria and Johannesburg OR Tambo.) and only 1 airport in Dubai (Dubai Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai Intl flight route.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Dubai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Dubai with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • 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.

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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Dubai Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Tuesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Wednesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Thursday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Friday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Saturday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Sunday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Johannesburg

Monday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Tuesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Wednesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Thursday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Friday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Saturday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Sunday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Dubai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/9Wed
1 stopRwandAir
13h 10mJNB-DXB
R5 084
11/10Fri
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 15mJNB-DXB
R5 121
11/9Wed
2 stops
14h 05mJNB-DXB
R7 286
4/9Wed
2 stops
14h 05mJNB-DXB
R7 323
15/8Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
14h 45mJNB-DXB
R7 451
10/12Tue
directEmirates
7h 55mJNB-DXB
R7 837
4/9Wed
directSouth African
8h 20mJNB-DXB
R8 241
11/8Sun
directSouth African
8h 20mJNB-DXB
R8 259
16/9Mon
directEmirates
8h 00mJNB-DXB
R8 479
5/11Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
20h 55mJNB-DXB
R11 746

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Last minute flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai that are departing in the next 10 days.
29/7Mon
directEmirates
8h 00mJNB-DXB
5/8Mon
directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
R9 746
28/7Sun
directEmirates
8h 15mJNB-DXB
20/10Sun
directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
R10 296
28/7Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
35h 10mJNB-DXB
20/10Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
27h 50mDXB-JNB
R10 388
28/7Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
35h 10mJNB-DXB
20/10Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
14h 10mDXB-JNB
R10 425
28/7Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
10h 40mJNB-DXB
19/10Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
10h 50mDXB-JNB
R10 663
29/7Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 25mJNB-DXB
5/8Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 40mDXB-JNB
R11 379
28/7Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
14h 30mJNB-DXB
19/10Sat
multi-stopRwandAir
15h 10mDXB-JNB
R11 452
27/7Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
26h 10mJNB-DXB
19/10Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
10h 50mDXB-JNB
R11 728
27/7Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
11h 40mJNB-DXB
10/8Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
21h 55mDXB-JNB
R11 911
27/7Sat
multi-stopRwandAir
27h 20mJNB-DXB
19/10Sat
multi-stopRwandAir
15h 10mDXB-JNB
R13 324

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