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Cheapest return flight
£376
Typical prices: £412-£655
Ethiopian Air
Sat 24/11Tue 4/12
DXB - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£652
Typical prices: £616-£694
Emirates
Sun 25/11Tue 4/12
DXB - JNB • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Emirates. Average duration is 8h 17m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 88% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 34% price drop
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £390 (return)
Shortest trip • 12h 30m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dubai to OR Tambo (DXB-JNB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Dubai to OR Tambo

Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 20:10DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 15:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
14h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£376Ethiopian Air
Sun, 29 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
05:40 - 20:10DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 15:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
14h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£376Ethiopian Air
Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:10 - 03:55DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 15:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
14h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£376Ethiopian Air
Sat, 28 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
RwandAir Logo
01:50 - 13:55DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 05m1 stop Kigali Intl
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 08:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
12h 45m1 stop Kigali Intl
£411RwandAir
Sat, 28 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec
RwandAir Logo
01:50 - 13:55DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 05m1 stop Kigali Intl
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 08:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
12h 45m1 stop Kigali Intl
£425RwandAir
Sun, 31 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
22:25 - 08:40DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
15:05 - 10:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
17h 20m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
£542Qatar Airways
Wed, 25 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
Emirates Logo
10:10 - 16:40DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
8h 30mdirect
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 05:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
8h 15mdirect
£652Emirates
Wed, 25 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
Emirates Logo
14:20 - 20:30DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
8h 10mdirect
Emirates Logo
22:15 - 08:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
8h 00mdirect
£652Emirates
Wed, 24 Feb - Wed, 24 Mar
Kenya Airways Logo
06:55 - 00:25DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
01:35 - 00:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
20h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
£2,201Kenya Airways
Wed, 24 Feb - Thu, 25 Mar
South African Logo
23:25 - 05:35DXB  Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
8h 10mdirect
South African Logo
18:50 - 05:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl
8h 15mdirect
£2,979South African
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

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How much is a return flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Return flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport typically range from £412 to £655. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £376 on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. It's 18% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at £391 return.
•May (£641) and December (£636) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 63% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Dubai to OR Tambo

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on JNB and DXB

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Key details for Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£240
Beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 31% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights from Dubai to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 04:10 and lands at 12:27
    • Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 07:42.

    The flight takes about 8h 17m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A direct flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 8h 17m, covering 3,982 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight?

    Return flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from £412 to £655, with an average of £594 over the past 12 months. Anything below £412 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the £594 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £390 return via Dar Es Salaam (DAR), compared with £648 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Emirates is the only airline operating Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £479, which is 61% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB)?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £22 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • GREEN MOTION
    • Woodford
    • Europcar
    • Sixt
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    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 Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 59m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport pass through?

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

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 44% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 37% of one-stop connections
    • Kigali Intl (KGL) – 8% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £493 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £633, a difference of £140.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Only Emirates operates flights between Dubai and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flying via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 44m, compared to 12h 30m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 12h 35m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

  • What is the time difference between Dubai and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

    • Emirates: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £493, about £140 less than Friday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 38% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip for February. Fares historically average £391 return in that month – typically £250 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £390 return on this route – about £258 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

    • Southern Sun Or Tambo International Airport
    • Garden Court Or Tambo International Airport
    • Aero Guest Lodge

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