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— JNB
19 Apr — 26 Apr1
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 March 2026.

Thu 30/406:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Kenya Airways
Thu 7/517:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop28h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/3AED 1,715
Tue 7/400:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop25h 20m
Kenya Airways
Tue 14/401:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/3AED 1,719
Tue 13/1001:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Wed 21/1016:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 16/3AED 1,730
Fri 17/406:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
Kenya Airways
Fri 24/417:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/3AED 1,733
Mon 13/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Tue 28/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 17/3AED 1,785
Tue 21/701:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Mon 27/716:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 17/3AED 1,788
Thu 16/401:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Wed 22/416:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 18/3AED 1,822
Fri 1/506:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
Kenya Airways
Fri 8/517:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/3AED 1,829
Thu 9/400:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 00m
Kenya Airways
Thu 23/412:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop33h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/3AED 1,836
Sat 2/500:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Kenya Airways
Sat 9/501:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 19/3AED 1,844
Sun 22/309:10
DXB
-
HLA
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/412:55
HLA
-
DXB
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3AED 3,981
Mon 23/309:10
DXB
-
HLA
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/412:55
HLA
-
DXB
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3AED 4,157

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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 March 2026.

Return from

AED 1,715

One-way from

AED 981

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Average price

AED 2,200
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 30/4-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 25m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 5/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 20m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/4

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 1,913

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 2/5

23:00-16:10

1 stop19h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

09:25-03:25

3 stops16h 00m

AED 2,637

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/4

23:00-08:50

1 stop11h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

09:25-03:25

3 stops16h 00m

AED 2,640

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/4

23:25-16:10

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

09:25-03:25

3 stops16h 00m

AED 2,784
Fastest return journey

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

04:05-10:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

22:20-08:20

Nonstop8h 00m

AED 2,960

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/7

13:50-09:40

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

18:00-12:20

1 stop16h 20m

AED 2,967

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/4

09:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

22:20-08:20

Nonstop8h 00m

AED 2,993

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 13/9

04:05-10:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

22:20-08:20

Nonstop8h 00m

AED 3,000

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/4

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

22:20-08:20

Nonstop8h 00m

AED 3,000

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 14/9

09:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 3,000

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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 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 81 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 16 hours 35 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 (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

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

Emirates
Emirates
From AED 2,633
South African
South African
From AED 2,841
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From AED 1,713
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From AED 1,444

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

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

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 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,RwandAir, 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
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
3,544 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
7.5
Good
58 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
971 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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, Air Tanzania 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 350, however they can be found for as little as AED 152.

  • 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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