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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,091

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
6 juil. — 13 juil.1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or February, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 1 juillet 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,854

One-way from

AED 1,091

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 2,200

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,450 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,500 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/11-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 409 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 149 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl.

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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 1 juillet 2025.

ven. 14/1122:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
sam. 22/1104:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/6AED 1,854
dim. 12/1017:00JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways
lun. 20/1006:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/6AED 1,862
mar. 26/814:15JNB - DXB
2 stops34h 15mAir Tanzania
sam. 30/804:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 29/6AED 1,932
jeu. 2/1013:55JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 30mQatar Airways
ven. 10/1023:25DXB - JNB
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/6AED 2,101

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Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 14/11

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

dim. 23/11

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

AED 1,854

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 12/10

10:45-23:25

1 stop10h 40m

Dubai Intl

dim. 19/10

00:55-15:50

1 stop16h 55m

AED 1,862

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 26/8

14:15-02:30

2 stops34h 15m

Dubai Intl

sam. 30/8

04:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

AED 1,932

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 2/10

13:55-03:25

1 stop11h 30m

Dubai Intl

ven. 10/10

23:25-16:10

1 stop18h 45m

AED 2,101

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 14/8

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

mer. 20/8

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

AED 2,218

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 15/11

12:45-11:15

1 stop20h 30m

AED 1,091

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 11/9

01:25-23:25

1 stop20h 00m

AED 1,179

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 21/7

14:15-02:30

1 stop10h 15m

AED 1,193

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 23/9

20:40-18:55

3 stops44h 15m

AED 1,304

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 23/9

13:25-23:40

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 1,406

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Deals found on 30/6

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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 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai is 17 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 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 1 juillet 2025.

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 in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 17% 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 29 June 2025.

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. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 juillet 2025.

The most flights from JNB to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 1 juillet 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, such as Emirates, South African, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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

  • 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 Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 1,854 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania, starting at AED 1,862 and AED 1,932 round-trip. These flights start at 16% 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 1,091. Kenya Airways flights start at AED 1,179 while deals on Air Tanzania start at AED 1,193 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 Condor(95%), South African(93%) or Emirates(93%), 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 1,426. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for AED 1,799 on average our data indicates AED 2,116 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.

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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 1 juillet 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapestAED 1,545AverageAED 1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,750AverageAED 1,991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,808AverageAED 2,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air Tanzania flights
Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,980AverageAED 2,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,076AverageAED 2,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
EmiratesCheapestAED 2,262AverageAED 2,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights
South AfricanCheapestAED 2,562AverageAED 2,945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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