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5 Jan — 12 Jan1
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Flights to Johannesburg in 2025

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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 December 2025.

Mon 22/1201:50DXB - JNB
1 stop26h 30mRwandAir
Sat 3/103:10JNB - DXB
1 stop27h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 5/12AED 2,115
Sat 6/1217:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1208:20JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12AED 2,156
Wed 31/1206:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 7/112:05JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/12AED 2,196
Thu 25/1202:20DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 35mKenya Airways
Mon 12/112:05JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/12AED 2,240
Sun 7/1201:50DXB - JNB
1 stop26h 30mRwandAir
Wed 31/1216:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 3/12AED 2,398
Sun 7/1201:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Thu 1/103:10JNB - DXB
1 stop27h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 3/12AED 2,501
Sun 7/1201:50DXB - JNB
1 stop26h 30mRwandAir
Fri 2/103:10JNB - DXB
1 stop27h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 3/12AED 2,545
Thu 11/1201:50DXB - JNB
1 stop26h 30mRwandAir
Wed 31/1216:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 5/12AED 2,644
Sat 6/1205:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12AED 2,651
Tue 16/1206:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 6/112:05JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/12AED 2,670
Thu 11/1201:50DXB - JNB
1 stop26h 30mRwandAir
Wed 7/116:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 3/12AED 2,677
Mon 22/1206:55DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways
Thu 1/117:00JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12AED 2,736

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Find the latest flights to Johannesburg in 2025, 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 December 2025.

Return from

AED 1,814

One-way from

AED 1,025

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December

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Average price

AED 3,118
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 19/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 45m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 7/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 55m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (AED 406 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/1

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 1,906

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/3

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

AED 1,946

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/12

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

AED 2,115

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/12

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/1

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

AED 2,115

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 4/1

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 2,394

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/1

05:20-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

09:25-03:50

3 stops16h 25m

AED 2,446

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/1

06:55-00:25

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

10:25-20:25

Nonstop8h 00m

AED 2,486

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/3

02:20-10:55

1 stop10h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

18:50-05:05

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 2,556

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/1

22:25-08:40

1 stop12h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

09:25-03:50

3 stops16h 25m

AED 2,666

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 16/12

06:55-00:25

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

12:05-05:45

1 stop15h 40m

AED 2,670

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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 5 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 53 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 10 hours 12 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Johannesburg should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Johannesburg

The most flights from Dubai to Johannesburg are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

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

Emirates
Emirates
From AED 2,632
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From AED 1,720
South African
South African
From AED 2,850
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From AED 1,672

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Johannesburg are Air Tanzania, 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 6 December 2025.
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
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,430 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,676 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
47 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
903 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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 359, however they can be found for as little as AED 312.

  • 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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