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— JNB
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
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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 27 June 2026.

Wed 29/702:55
DXB
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JNB
1 stop12h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 16/808:20
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/6AED 2,166
Fri 26/600:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Kenya Airways
Thu 9/701:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/6AED 2,174
Tue 30/606:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop11h 00m
Kenya Airways
Thu 23/717:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/6AED 2,177
Wed 1/717:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/708:20
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/6AED 2,181
Sun 16/805:40
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 1/922:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/6AED 2,185
Fri 26/606:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop11h 00m
Kenya Airways
Mon 27/701:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/6AED 2,192
Tue 30/606:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Kenya Airways
Fri 24/701:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/6AED 2,200
Sat 4/717:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 11/714:30
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/6AED 2,203
Tue 7/700:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 00m
Kenya Airways
Fri 10/701:15
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/6AED 2,207
Sat 4/700:55
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Kenya Airways
Sun 30/817:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/6AED 2,211
Wed 1/705:40
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 24/722:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/6AED 2,214
Tue 7/706:45
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Kenya Airways
Wed 19/817:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop28h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/6AED 2,229

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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 27 June 2026.

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AED 2,166

One-way from

AED 1,142

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AED 2,853
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/7-16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 20m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 7/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 228 potential increase over avg. return price).
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DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/10

13:15-04:00

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

15:05-10:15

2 stops17h 10m

AED 2,927

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/8

07:30-09:40

2 stops28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

17:55-02:30

1 stop30h 35m

AED 3,037
Fastest return journey

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/9

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

10:25-20:25

Nonstop8h 00m

AED 3,231

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/9

22:20-09:10

2 stops36h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

20:20-10:00

2 stops35h 40m

AED 3,261

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/10

13:50-09:40

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

18:50-13:25

1 stop16h 35m

AED 3,261

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/9

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

10:25-20:25

Nonstop8h 00m

AED 3,371

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 16/8

13:50-09:40

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

13:30-00:20

2 stops32h 50m

AED 3,650

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 3/10

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

10:25-20:25

Nonstop8h 00m

AED 3,701

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/7

17:10-00:05

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

14:30-02:55

1 stop10h 25m

AED 3,841

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/7

17:10-09:10

2 stops18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

14:05-21:25

2 stops29h 20m

AED 3,863

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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 55 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 (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 2,810
Emirates
Emirates
From AED 2,374
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From AED 1,564
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 1,953

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 67 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 27 June 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
3,602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,602 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
South African
7.6
Good
62 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,007 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
306 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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 2,490, however they can be found for as little as AED 816.

  • 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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