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— JNB
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Johannesburg in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 February 2026.

Sat 17/1001:50
DXB
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JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Thu 22/1016:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 16/2AED 1,766
Fri 3/401:50
DXB
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JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Fri 10/403:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop27h 20m
RwandAir
Deal found 18/2AED 1,777
Thu 2/400:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop25h 20m
Kenya Airways
Thu 9/401:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/2AED 1,781
Sat 21/204:25
DXB
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JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/323:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/2AED 1,785
Thu 26/301:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Sat 4/403:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop27h 20m
RwandAir
Deal found 18/2AED 1,796
Sat 28/217:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 31/322:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/2AED 1,799
Tue 17/305:40
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/323:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/2AED 1,803
Fri 13/305:40
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 28/323:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2AED 1,807
Sat 7/304:25
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/323:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2AED 1,810
Wed 4/304:25
DXB
-
HLA
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/310:00
HLA
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DXB
2 stops14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2AED 3,500
Sat 28/204:25
DXB
-
HLA
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/305:55
HLA
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DXB
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2AED 3,742
Mon 1/603:45
DXB
-
HLA
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/606:30
HLA
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DXB
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2AED 4,032

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Find the latest flights to Johannesburg in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

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AED 1,777

One-way from

AED 1,043

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AED 1,950
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 3/4-10/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (AED 457 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/4

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

AED 1,777

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/4

00:55-00:15

1 stop25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

01:15-23:25

1 stop20h 10m

AED 1,781

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 16/6

05:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

AED 1,803

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/7

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

AED 1,803

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/3

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

AED 1,818

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 31/7

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/8

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

AED 1,825

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/7

00:55-15:50

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

01:15-23:25

1 stop20h 10m

AED 1,921

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 4/4

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

AED 1,943

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/3

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

AED 1,957

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/4

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

AED 1,961

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Best time to book a flight to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Johannesburg

When is the best time to book a flight to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 18 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 51 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.

How long is the flight to Johannesburg?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg takes 11 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Johannesburg from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Johannesburg

The most flights from Dubai to Johannesburg are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Johannesburg are Emirates, South African and Kenya Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From AED 2,635
South African
South African
From AED 2,826
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From AED 1,701
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From AED 1,441

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Johannesburg are Ethiopian Air, RwandAir and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 20 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andSouth African to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,524 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,524 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,524 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,524 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
South African
7.4
Good
55 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,524 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
963 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,524 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
293 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,524 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

FAQs about flying to Johannesburg

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Johannesburg if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Johannesburg on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Johannesburg?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Johannesburg.

  • How much is a return flight to Johannesburg?

    A return flight to Johannesburg will typically cost around AED 385, however they can be found for as little as AED 178.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Johannesburg depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Johannesburg, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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