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AED 239+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg

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JNB — DXB
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Johannesburg

Discover essential information about flights departing from Johannesburg, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Johannesburg airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 10 March 2026.

Cheapest round-trip flight

AED 1,424

Cheapest airline

FlySafair
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg is currently to Addis Ababa Bole.
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Thu 19/323:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/317:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/3AED 1,752
Wed 6/514:30
JNB
-
SHJ
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 13/504:25
SHJ
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/3AED 1,774
Thu 2/403:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop27h 20m
RwandAir
Thu 9/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 6/3AED 1,777
Mon 18/522:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 23/517:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3AED 1,781
Thu 30/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Tue 5/501:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 5/3AED 1,785
Tue 14/422:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 27/502:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/3AED 1,788
Sun 5/403:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop27h 20m
RwandAir
Sun 12/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/3AED 1,792
Sat 11/422:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 17/404:25
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/3AED 1,796
Sun 19/403:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop27h 20m
RwandAir
Sun 26/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 6/3AED 1,800
Tue 24/308:20
JNB
-
SHJ
1 stop17h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 31/304:25
SHJ
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3AED 1,803
Sun 31/522:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 7/604:25
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3AED 1,811
Thu 28/508:20
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 29/502:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/3AED 1,822

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 25/5

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

AED 1,902

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

08:20-03:25

1 stop17h 05m

Sharjah

Thu 16/4

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

AED 1,902

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

14:15-02:30

2 stops34h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/4

04:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

AED 1,961

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

08:20-03:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 24/3

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

AED 2,031

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:30-03:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 27/4

08:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

AED 2,115

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Mon 27/4

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 2,119

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

08:20-03:25

1 stop17h 05m

Sharjah

Mon 20/4

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 2,119

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:30-03:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 23/4

08:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

AED 2,126

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

13:45-03:50

1 stop12h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 24/3

17:55-03:55

1 stop12h 00m

AED 2,137

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

08:20-19:25

1 stop33h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 28/4

08:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

AED 2,446

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg

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When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg (average of AED 1,124). Flying from Johannesburg in December will prove the most costly (average of AED 1,946). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Johannesburg would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg?

For flights departing from Johannesburg check dates and pricing for the following: Emirates, South African, Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, RwandAir. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Dubai.

Emirates
Emirates
From AED 1,710
FlySafair
FlySafair
From AED 236
South African
South African
From AED 265
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From AED 1,331

Airline reviews for flights from Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Johannesburg. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,RwandAir, andSouth African from Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
South African
7.5
Good
57 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
968 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
296 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg is currently January; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Johannesburg?

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