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Cheap Flights from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg

 
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Recent return flight deals from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 13:30SHJ  Sharjah-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 3:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHJ Sharjah
10h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R7 414Ethiopian Air
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Nov 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:35 - 20:10SHJ  Sharjah-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 3:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHJ Sharjah
10h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R7 414Ethiopian Air
Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 10
Kenya Airways Logo
6:45 - 0:15DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 23:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
20h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R8 324Kenya Airways
Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Oct 3
Kenya Airways Logo
6:45 - 10:55DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 23:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
33h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R8 324Kenya Airways
Sun, Jan 3 - Mon, Jan 18
RwandAir Logo
1:50 - 13:55DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 05m1 stop Kigali Intl
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 8:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
12h 45m1 stop Kigali Intl
R8 564RwandAir
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
RwandAir Logo
1:50 - 13:55DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 05m1 stop Kigali Intl
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 8:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
12h 45m1 stop Kigali Intl
R8 612RwandAir
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:10 - 20:10AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 3:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R9 539Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:10 - 20:10AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 3:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R9 539Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Dec 8
Qatar Airways Logo
23:55 - 15:35SHJ  Sharjah-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
14:40 - 17:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SHJ Sharjah
25h 15m3 stops Harare Lusaka Doha Hamad Intl
R11 232Qatar Airways
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
Qatar Airways Logo
22:50 - 15:35DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 - 11:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
24h 15m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R11 408Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Johannesburg

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?

A flight to Johannesburg costs R11 650 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R9 943 and departed from Abu Dhabi. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg which costs R10 250 on average, and Dubai to Johannesburg, which costs R14 052 on average.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R12 519. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R14 262 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month for flights to Johannesburg is February, where tickets cost R8 452 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of tickets from the United Arab Emirates is R13 374 and R13 326 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R4 937.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost R13 810 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R14 314.

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 Dubai R13 934 return.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks 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 (HLA), with an average flight price of R1 203.

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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 R11 650. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R9 943 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.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Johannesburg

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Johannesburg? 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 3653 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
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Boarding is messy, business class no priority line Delay is departure.. hot in cabin

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Boarding is messy, business class no priority line Delay is departure.. hot in cabin

My experience with Emirates was very disappointing, particularly in how the disruption to my journey was handled. My connecting flight in Dubai was cancelled and I was provided overnight accommodation, but I was not advised that leaving the airport could affect duty-free items I had purchased at my original departure airport. When I returned for the rescheduled flight, the alcoholic beverages were confiscated. I was then initially refused boarding for my rescheduled flight, although this was eventually resolved. Onboard, I was allocated a next to a passenger who repeatedly shouted throughout the journey. I asked the senior cabin crew member to move me to vacant seats at the rear but was told they were reserved for crew. The same seats were only offered to me towards the end of the flight, when moving was of little benefit. I appreciate the hotel accommodation provided after the cancellation, but the overall handling, communication and customer service fell well below what I expected from Emirates. What began as a flight cancellation became a series of unnecessary inconveniences, financial loss and an extremely uncomfortable journey.

Good service. I wish there was more legroom. The food could be improved with additional options.

Everything is smooth and good. While cabin crew didn't wake me up for food. When I got up I asked for my meal then they simply replied I was sleep due to that reason they did not wake me up. In that case I suggest they must keep stickers to place on top wake up or DnD.

It was very exlent flight and thanks a lot kayak

As always Emirates is always dependent on the crew you get on the day and today was a good one. Everyone knew what they were doing and gracefully without hesitation . Great conversation all round even about the food and wine.

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

Great experience all-round. From re-checking baggage directly before leaving the arrivals hall (coming from international), to fast and friendly boarding, to complimentary drinks and snacks on board. This was a very pleasant experience - even my luggage was delivered on the belt very quickly and it was a wonderful end to a 28 hour transit.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

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

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

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.

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

The first segment from Atlanta to Abu Dhabi was fantastic, but we got downgraded to a different aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. We were supposed to be on a flatbed business class when we booked it but just about one week before travel, we were changed to A321 Neo, which just has old-fashioned business class seats that recline but don’t go flat. No TV either. While I fully understand that sometimes these changes have to be made for operational reasons, but I asked for some credit or compensation for that and I did not get any anywhere with that

I bought a full price ticket for business class on kayak and my seat selection was not Included, I had to pay more and WiFi for example was not Included in my seat. My travel companion who bought his ticket for the same business class price had these features included in his ticket therefore I am not happy with my purchase via kayak.

Good could be better. Crew is good but not great. Not much snack options for kids. Bathrooms were not cleaned on time

The crew were really bad mannered! And spoiled all my mood throughout the flight!

One of the bags was damaged the offer from the airline wasn’t enough to buy another bag. Can you look into the case please case reference 2007025965730

The cabin crew were kind, helpful, and polite. However, my flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight. As a result, my journey was significantly extended, leading to a much longer travel time than originally scheduled.

Maybe some more information as to why the flight got delayed I understand may be tell your customers that missiles were fired at a specific airport wouldn't be reassuring to the customers and would cause mayhem but something like recent events have cause a delay on your flight or smth

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

I could not book in online at all which is what I always do to secure a window seat which is my preference.

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

Business and economy lines were common for most of the journey including check in and security control in Addis Abbeba. Food choice was fine, however there was a hair in my rice

Again, entertainment system didn't work. 50% of aircraft don't seem to have a functional entertainment system and the crew is absolutely uninterested in fixing. They just say Addis needs to fix it. Well, Addis had better get off it's butt and fix their aircraft.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

Flight was originally postponed and then delayed further. No communication at boarding gate or via What's ap or SMS to inform you of the new time so you can plan around it.. No explanations or apologies for the delay.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

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

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

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

Was too pissed about my luggage not being with me even though they assured me at the gate it was to recall any other problems. Planes on the inside are in terrible shape. Thank goodness the engines seem to run okay.

Few movies to choose from. They did not board by zone

My flight was fine. The stewardess were wonderful. My bag is lost. I am in Madagascar. Please help. Can you help with refund I paid $110. I'm waiting for my sports equipment. Thanks

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