Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights typically cost between AED 2,207 and AED 2,761 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 2,163 on Emirates (29 Aug-5 Sep).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai on Cheapflights.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Dubai flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights typically cost between AED 2,207 and AED 2,761 in August.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 2,163 on Emirates (29 Aug-5 Sep).

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 1,946.

Question 7

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Dubai delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 11% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

Question 8

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Dubai flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 9

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 15m.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai will take you 8h 10m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Dubai is about 6408 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai is Kenya Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 1,301 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Emirates, starting at AED 1,402 and AED 1,546 round-trip. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai one-way?

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 1,075. Air Tanzania flights start at AED 1,077 while deals on Etihad Airways start at AED 1,195 one-way.

Question 13

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai (average of AED 2,185). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,721). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Question 17

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Accepted Answer

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Question 18

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 1,336. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for AED 2,108 on average, our data indicates AED 2,040 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai consider choosing Emirates(98%), South African(98%) or Condor(98%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, South African or Ethiopian Air as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 22

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to DXB?

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

Question 23

What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai, you will be flying into Dubai Intl. Dubai Intl (DXB) is just 10.9 km from the centre vof the city. Dubai Intl is the only Dubai airport and it handles 9 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 6 airlines have flights to Dubai Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

Question 24

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Dubai?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Dubai.

Question 26

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Dubai?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from OR Tambo to Dubai. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Dubai?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from OR Tambo to Dubai.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Dubai with no change fees?

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Question 30

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Round-trip from	AED 2,163
One-way from	AED 1,072
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	AED 2,376
Good round-trip deal	AED 2,426 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 1,518 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Kenya Airways	CheapestAED 1,301	AverageAED 2,305	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 1,402	AverageAED 2,155	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestAED 1,546	AverageAED 2,390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestAED 1,745	AverageAED 1,875	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	CheapestAED 1,758	AverageAED 2,844	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
RwandAir	CheapestAED 1,866	AverageAED 2,022	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights

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