R4 331 Find Cheap Flights from United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
R7 842
Typical prices: R9 393-R10 328
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/3Tue 31/3
SHJ - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R10 287
Typical prices: R12 091-R13 305
Etihad Airways
Tue 31/3Wed 15/4
AUH - JNB • Direct
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Most flights • 28 per week
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Best reviews • 8,1 score
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Cheapest
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March
Cheapest • 20% price drop
July
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Cheap Flights from the United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo 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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Recent return flight deals from the United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo

Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Mar 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 13:05
SHJ
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JNB
10h 40m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 3:25
JNB
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SHJ
10h 55m
1 stop
R7 842Ethiopian Air
Sat, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 13:05
SHJ
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JNB
10h 40m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 3:25
JNB
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SHJ
10h 55m
1 stop
R7 859Ethiopian Air
Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 25
Kenya Airways Logo
2:20 - 0:25
DXB
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JNB
24h 05m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 - 0:30
JNB
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DXB
10h 25m
1 stop
R8 072Kenya Airways
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Qatar Airways Logo
5:20 - 16:00
DXB
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JNB
12h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 3:50
JNB
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DXB
12h 05m
1 stop
R8 170Qatar Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Qatar Airways Logo
12:20 - 3:55
AUH
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JNB
17h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 16:25
JNB
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AUH
17h 55m
1 stop
R8 302Qatar Airways
Sun, Mar 15 - Sat, Mar 21
RwandAir Logo
1:50 - 14:20
DXB
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JNB
14h 30m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 8:30
JNB
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DXB
13h 40m
1 stop
R8 302RwandAir
Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
RwandAir Logo
1:50 - 14:20
DXB
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JNB
14h 30m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 8:30
JNB
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DXB
27h 20m
1 stop
R8 334RwandAir
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Kenya Airways Logo
2:20 - 10:55
DXB
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JNB
10h 35m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 5:45
JNB
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DXB
10h 45m
1 stop
R8 384Kenya Airways
Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 1
Etihad Airways Logo
2:05 - 8:20
AUH
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JNB
8h 15mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
14:30 - 3:10
JNB
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AUH
10h 40m
1 stop
R9 253Etihad Airways
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 15
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 - 8:20
AUH
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JNB
8h 10mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 19:45
JNB
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AUH
7h 55mdirect
R10 287Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to OR Tambo

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest airline ticket to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from the United Arab Emirates in the last 72 hours was R4 118 one-way, and R7 842 round-trip on the route from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg. The most popular route is from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R8 072 return.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is March, where tickets cost R8 859 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Arab Emirates is R13 765 and R13 092 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is March with an average price of R8 859.

What is a good deal for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for the following prices or less: From Dubai R11 509 one-way - R12 666 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 91 days before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR4 118
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg

FAQs - booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The cheapest airline ticket to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from the United Arab Emirates in the last 72 hours was R4 118 one-way, and R7 842 round-trip on the route from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg. The most popular route is from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R8 072 return.

  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg?

    There are 21 km between Johannesburg city centre and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs R12 251. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R8 961 and departed from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as R13 465. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are R15 173 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost R13 846 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R14 821.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

  • Looking for cheap airfare to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg? 25% of our users found return tickets to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg for the following prices or less: From Dubai R12 088
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from the United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3484 reviews
8,3Crew
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
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Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

10,0 ExcellentKh, Jan 2026
DXB - MXP
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Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

Very poor boarding experience with these remote gates and buses. Also these 777s bardy need a remodeling. Entertainment is a bit laggy. Food and crew is still among the better, but they seriously have to do something with these remote gates.

I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

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