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— JNB
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
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 6 August 2026.

Thu 13/817:10 -
1 stop12h 45m
Thu 20/822:50 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 6/8AED 1,954
Sun 9/804:25 -
1 stop11h 00m
Sun 30/814:30 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 5/8AED 1,961
Thu 6/804:25 -
1 stop11h 00m
Wed 26/814:30 -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 2/8AED 1,965
Thu 6/804:25 -
1 stop25h 30m
Mon 10/822:50 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 5/8AED 1,972
Wed 14/1017:10 -
1 stop29h 00m
Wed 28/1008:20 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 3/8AED 1,976
Thu 24/1201:50 -
1 stop14h 05m
Sun 27/1203:10 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 2/8AED 1,987
Thu 6/804:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Thu 6/822:50 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 3/8AED 2,012
Sat 8/817:10 -
1 stop22h 15m
Tue 11/808:20 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 5/8AED 2,023
Sun 16/801:50 -
2 stops17h 00m
Mon 31/817:45 -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 2/8AED 2,027
Sat 15/800:55 -
1 stop25h 20m
Mon 31/801:15 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 1/8AED 2,056
Mon 12/1005:40 -
1 stop16h 30m
Wed 28/1008:20 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 3/8AED 2,064
Sun 16/817:10 -
2 stops29h 40m
Tue 1/905:55 -
2 stops20h 15m
Deal found 5/8AED 3,147

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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 6 August 2026.

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AED 1,961

One-way from

AED 1,157

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Average price

AED 2,563
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 16/9-23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 18/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 10m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (AED 249 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/10

04:25-13:25

1 stop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

08:20-01:10

1 stop14h 50m

AED 2,012

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 1/12

01:50-13:55

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

17:45-08:30

1 stop12h 45m

AED 2,152

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 3/12

01:50-13:55

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

17:45-08:30

1 stop12h 45m

AED 2,152

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/10

11:45-04:00

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

08:05-03:25

2 stops17h 20m

AED 2,783

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 15/12

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

13:25-23:40

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 2,794

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 12/12

10:10-16:35

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/1

13:25-23:40

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 3,143

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - HLA Johannesburg Lanseria

DXBHLA

Dubai Intl

Sun 16/8

17:10-20:50

2 stops29h 40m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 1/9

05:55-04:10

2 stops20h 15m

AED 3,147

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 16/8

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

19:10-05:25

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 3,162

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/11

10:10-16:35

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

10:25-20:25

Nonstop8h 00m

AED 3,195
Fastest return journey

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/8

23:20-05:30

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

22:20-08:20

Nonstop8h 00m

AED 3,195

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Johannesburg

How long is the flight to Johannesburg?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg takes 10 hours 25 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 Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 South African, Emirates and Kenya Airways.

South African
South African
From AED 2,804
Emirates
Emirates
From AED 2,611
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From AED 1,569
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 1,995

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).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 80 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.

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 6 August 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
3,646 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,646 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,646 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,646 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
South African
7.6
Good
63 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,646 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,021 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,646 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
317 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,646 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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 808, however they can be found for as little as AED 394.

  • 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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