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AED 308+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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JNB — DXB
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from OR Tambo

Discover essential information about flights departing from OR Tambo, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the OR Tambo 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 2 February 2026.

Cheapest round-trip flight

AED 2,330

Cheapest airline

FlySafair

Good round-trip deal

AED 272 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 94 or less
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo is currently to Dubai Intl.
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Thu 23/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Sun 26/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 31/1AED 1,752
Thu 19/223:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 1/317:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2AED 1,759
Mon 1/622:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 12/605:40
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2AED 1,763
Mon 16/214:30
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/205:40
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2AED 1,766
Sat 28/214:30
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/317:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2AED 1,770
Wed 15/408:20
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 24/417:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/1AED 1,781
Mon 6/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Sat 11/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 2/2AED 1,785
Tue 24/323:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 21/417:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2AED 1,788
Tue 19/514:30
JNB
-
SHJ
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/604:25
SHJ
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2AED 1,788
Fri 27/316:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Sun 29/301:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 31/1AED 1,792
Thu 26/214:30
JNB
-
SHJ
1 stop10h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/304:25
SHJ
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2AED 1,792
Tue 14/414:30
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 28/504:25
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2AED 1,796

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

14:30-04:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/3

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

AED 1,770

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Mon 18/5

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,814

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

08:20-03:25

1 stop17h 05m

Sharjah

Wed 25/3

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,814

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/6

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

AED 1,818

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

08:20-02:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Thu 28/5

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,818

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

08:20-02:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/6

05:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

AED 1,818

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 28/5

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

AED 1,818

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

08:20-03:25

1 stop17h 05m

Sharjah

Thu 26/3

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

AED 1,847

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Sun 1/3

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,851

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sat 4/4

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

AED 1,865

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 24 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 OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of AED 1,271). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of AED 1,932). 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 OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport?

For flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 245
South African
South African
From AED 265
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From AED 1,331

What are popular destinations to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport everyday are: Cape Town (577 flights per day), Durban (305 flights per day), and Doha (262 flights per day).

Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From AED 1,349
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From AED 1,074
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From AED 1,369
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From AED 160

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Port Elizabeth, with prices starting at AED 128. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth
From AED 128
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From AED 160
Harare
Harare
From AED 314

Airline reviews for flights from OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, RwandAir, andSouth African from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
South African
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
955 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
292 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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Alternate flight departure points to OR Tambo

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The most selected flight destinations from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for the current month are Mumbai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Auckland. While Mumbai, Guangzhou, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

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

    Users have flown out of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as AED 92 to Durban (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for AED 1,373 to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, FlySafair, South African, and Airlink have been found to have the cheapest prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Here are some options available: FlySafair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl (AED 245). South African flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cape Town Intl (AED 265). Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bulawayo (AED 280).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are below:
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport starting at AED 4,920
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai starting at AED 8,891
    Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Doha starting at AED 9,439

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, consider Dubai. Prices start at AED 8,174 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is currently November; 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to embark to:
    Travel from Johannesburg to Dubai from AED 1,656 round trip

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