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R5 667 Find cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg

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Flights to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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

How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Johannesburg from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs R15 057. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R9 760 and departed from Abu Dhabi. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Dubai to Johannesburg which costs R16 807 on average, and Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg, which costs R14 207 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights to Johannesburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as R11 003. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are R14 261 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg?

The average price for all flights to Johannesburg depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg is generally at night, when flights cost R10 505 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R14 571.

What is a good deal for flights to Johannesburg?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg, 25% of our users found tickets to Johannesburg for the following prices or less: From Abu Dhabi R9 956 one-way - R14 207 return, from Dubai R11 643 one-way - R15 338 return.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Johannesburg, 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, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 159 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Johannesburg?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Johannesburg is Johannesburg Lanseria Airport, with an average flight price of R1 059.

Which airline offers the most flights to Johannesburg?

Of the 7 airlines that fly to Johannesburg, FlySafair offers the most flights, with around 427 per week, followed by Airlink with 345 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Johannesburg?

There are 4 airports in Johannesburg: OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY) and Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY). The busiest airport is OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), with 96% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Johannesburg?

The duration of your flight to Johannesburg depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Johannesburg on KAYAK are from Dubai, which takes 8h 10m, Sharjah, which takes 17h 50m, and Abu Dhabi, which takes 22h 45m.

How many direct flights to Johannesburg are there each day?

There are around 154 direct flights from within United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 8:00 the most common departure time and 49% of flights departing in the morning.

How many long-haul flights are there to Johannesburg each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Johannesburg. Instead, there are 31 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Dubai.

How many cities have direct flights to Johannesburg?

From the United Arab Emirates, there are direct flights to Johannesburg from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Dubai, with 21 direct flights each week.

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Cheapest flight

R5 667
Flight from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

FAQs - booking Johannesburg flights

  • Which Johannesburg airport is closest to central Johannesburg?

    Johannesburg is served by 2 major airports. OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (21 km) is the closest to the centre of Johannesburg and Johannesburg Lanseria is 32 km from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs R15 057. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R9 760 and departed from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to 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 Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to 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 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 Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Johannesburg are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1 072 direct flights from within United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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Find which airlines fly direct to Johannesburg, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +65 more

ANA, ASKY, +66 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +59 more

ANA, ASKY, +60 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

ANA, ASKY, +65 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

ANA, ASKY, +63 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +65 more

ANA, ASKY, +66 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +57 more

ANA, ASKY, +58 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +65 more

ANA, ASKY, +66 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +65 more

ANA, ASKY, +66 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +59 more

ANA, ASKY, +60 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

ANA, ASKY, +65 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

ANA, ASKY, +63 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +65 more

ANA, ASKY, +66 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +57 more

ANA, ASKY, +58 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +65 more

ANA, ASKY, +66 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/9Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 20mDXB-JNB
17/10Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 35mJNB-DXB
R9 432
19/9Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
25/9Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
14h 45mJNB-DXB
R9 451
29/10Tue
1 stopEgypt Air
28h 10mDXB-JNB
4/11Mon
1 stopEgypt Air
15h 15mJNB-DXB
R9 505
17/9Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
14h 35mSHJ-JNB
17/10Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 15mJNB-SHJ
R9 688
16/9Mon
1 stopKenya Airways
16h 55mDXB-JNB
17/10Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
33h 15mJNB-DXB
R9 944
8/9Sun
1 stopKenya Airways
16h 55mDXB-JNB
22/9Sun
1 stopKenya Airways
10h 25mJNB-DXB
R9 962
8/9Sun
1 stopRwandAir
14h 00mDXB-JNB
22/9Sun
2 stopsRwandAir
14h 30mJNB-DXB
R10 803
8/9Sun
1 stopRwandAir
14h 00mDXB-JNB
22/9Sun
1 stopRwandAir
14h 30mJNB-DXB
R10 876
10/10Thu
1 stopEgypt Air
16h 40mAUH-JNB
13/10Sun
1 stopEgypt Air
15h 45mJNB-AUH
R12 686
9/9Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 00mSHJ-JNB
22/9Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 15mJNB-SHJ
R13 399

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/9Thu
2 stops
26h 45mDXB-JNB
R5 667
10/9Tue
2 stops
26h 45mDXB-JNB
R5 722
8/9Sun
1 stopKenya Airways
10h 50mDXB-JNB
R5 740
11/11Mon
1 stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
R5 959
14/9Sat
1 stopEgypt Air
27h 50mDXB-JNB
R5 996
15/9Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
R6 142
23/11Sat
1 stopEgypt Air
18h 00mAUH-JNB
R6 398
15/8Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
16h 55mDXB-JNB
R6 526
22/11Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
34h 35mAUH-JNB
R8 409
25/11Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
34h 35mAUH-JNB
R8 829

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Last minute flights to Johannesburg

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 to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
29/7Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
18/8Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
11h 40mJNB-DXB
R13 545
27/7Sat
multi-stop
37h 25mDXB-JNB
24/8Sat
multi-stop
13h 10mJNB-DXB
R14 843
27/7Sat
directSouth African
8h 20mDXB-JNB
24/8Sat
directSouth African
8h 15mJNB-DXB
R16 762
27/7Sat
directSouth African
8h 10mDXB-JNB
30/7Tue
directSouth African
8h 15mJNB-DXB
R17 457
28/7Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
14h 00mDXB-JNB
18/8Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
14h 30mJNB-DXB
R18 188
28/7Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
14h 00mDXB-JNB
18/8Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
14h 30mJNB-DXB
R19 614
27/7Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 30mSHJ-JNB
24/8Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 15mJNB-SHJ
R22 776
27/7Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 40mSHJ-JNB
24/8Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
17h 30mJNB-SHJ
R23 928
28/7Sun
multi-stopAir France
33h 45mDXB-JNB
18/8Sun
multi-stopAir France
26h 10mJNB-DXB
R48 788
27/7Sat
multi-stopAir France
22h 40mDXB-JNB
16/8Fri
multi-stopAir France
26h 10mJNB-DXB
R50 050

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Flights to Johannesburg

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