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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,036

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl are usually found in March or September, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 March 2026.

Wed 11/323:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/304:25
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3AED 1,748
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 11/323:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 10/502:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3AED 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 1,778
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 4/3AED 1,785
Tue 14/408:20
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 28/504:25
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/3AED 1,789
Sat 13/622:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 20/605:40
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3AED 1,792
Sat 14/323:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/304:25
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3AED 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
Fri 20/312:45
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 24/311:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/3AED 1,803

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 9 March 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,752

One-way from

AED 1,036

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 2,178

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,336 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,467 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 392 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 145 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Dubai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 9 March 2026.
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Departure

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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

08:20-01:10

1 stop14h 50m

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/4

05:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

AED 1,829

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 1,903

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/6

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

AED 1,928
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Fri 10/4

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 2,670

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

17:50-02:30

1 stop30h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sat 20/6

10:30-09:40

2 stops25h 10m

AED 2,678

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/5

23:20-05:30

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 2,703

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

09:25-03:25

3 stops16h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 6/5

05:50-16:10

1 stop12h 20m

AED 2,729

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

08:20-01:10

1 stop14h 50m

Dubai Intl

Thu 28/5

04:25-00:05

2 stops21h 40m

AED 2,891

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:30-04:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/4

17:10-00:05

2 stops32h 55m

AED 2,905

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

13:45-03:50

1 stop12h 05m

Dubai Intl

Tue 21/4

23:25-15:15

3 stops17h 50m

AED 2,935

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Dubai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai

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

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai is 86 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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai (average of AED 1,271). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,947). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 March 2026.

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 11% on airfare.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated 9 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, such as Emirates,RwandAir, andSouth African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
56 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
965 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
295 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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. 7 airlines have flights to Dubai Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

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

    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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 1,402 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Tanzania and RwandAir, starting at AED 1,476 and AED 1,570 round-trip. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 1,074. South African flights start at AED 1,102 while deals on Air Tanzania start at AED 1,109 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai consider choosing Emirates(75%), South African(75%) or Condor(63%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 802. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for AED 1,021 on average, our data indicates AED 1,956 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai (average of AED 1,271). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,947). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Dubai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 9 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,402AverageAED 2,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,476AverageAED 2,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,585AverageAED 1,959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestAED 1,710AverageAED 2,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,750AverageAED 1,934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 1,849AverageAED 2,890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,895AverageAED 2,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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