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 1,965 and AED 2,751 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 1,811 on Ethiopian Air (17 Feb-22 Feb).

Question 1

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

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Kigali (KGL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 1,793. Find deals

Question 2

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Dubai delayed?

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About 9% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes. Find deals

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 9% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 33m.

Question 6

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights typically cost between AED 1,965 and AED 2,751 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 1,811 on Ethiopian Air (17 Feb-22 Feb).

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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 47% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai on Cheapflights.

Question 9

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

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Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 56m.

Question 10

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

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Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai will take you 16h 35m. 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?

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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 1,527 round-trip. These flights start at 38% 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?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 1,077. Air Tanzania flights start at AED 1,109 while deals on RwandAir start at AED 1,167 one-way.

Question 13

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

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The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai is 24 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?

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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 1,928). 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?

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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.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai

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The most flights from JNB to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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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.

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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?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 1,451. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) can be booked for AED 1,656 on average, our data indicates AED 2,476 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai.

Question 20

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

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai consider choosing Emirates(66%), South African(66%) or Condor(47%), 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?

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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?

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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 11% on airfare.

Question 23

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

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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.

Question 24

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

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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?

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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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Round-trip from	AED 1,811
One-way from	AED 1,084
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	AED 2,240
Good round-trip deal	AED 2,331 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 1,722 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 1,402	AverageAED 2,156	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestAED 1,476	AverageAED 2,025	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
RwandAir	CheapestAED 1,527	AverageAED 1,745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestAED 1,748	AverageAED 1,965	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestAED 1,760	AverageAED 2,546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestAED 1,895	AverageAED 2,185	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
South African	CheapestAED 1,908	AverageAED 2,916	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,084

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