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Flights to Johannesburg in 2025

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 20 August 2025.

Return from

AED 1,924

One-way from

AED 1,087

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 2,824
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 45m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (AED 364 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 213 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 August 2025.

Thu 4/917:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/922:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/8AED 1,924
Thu 11/901:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Tue 16/903:10JNB - DXB
1 stop27h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 20/8AED 1,932
Thu 2/1017:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/1022:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/8AED 1,935
Tue 30/923:20DXB - JNB
1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 6/1003:10JNB - DXB
2 stops22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/8AED 1,943
Thu 21/801:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Thu 4/916:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 19/8AED 1,946
Sun 7/906:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 9/912:10JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/8AED 1,957
Sat 6/901:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Tue 9/916:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 19/8AED 1,968
Sat 30/801:50DXB - JNB
1 stop26h 30mRwandAir
Mon 15/916:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 20/8AED 1,976
Tue 9/913:15DXB - JNB
1 stop28h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 12/916:50JNB - DXB
2 stops15h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/8AED 1,979
Mon 25/801:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Fri 29/803:10JNB - DXB
1 stop27h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 19/8AED 1,987
Thu 2/1023:20DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 5/1003:10JNB - DXB
2 stops30h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/8AED 2,005
Mon 8/923:20DXB - JNB
1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 11/903:10JNB - DXB
2 stops30h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/8AED 2,009

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/9

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

AED 1,924

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 11/9

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

AED 1,932

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/9

06:55-00:25

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/9

17:00-23:25

1 stop28h 25m

AED 1,935

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/9

06:55-00:25

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

01:25-04:35

1 stop25h 10m

AED 1,935

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/9

06:55-10:55

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

12:10-05:25

1 stop15h 15m

AED 1,935

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 2/9

06:55-00:25

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

01:25-05:25

1 stop26h 00m

AED 1,935

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 2/9

06:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

17:00-05:25

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,935

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/9

06:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

01:25-23:25

1 stop20h 00m

AED 1,935

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/9

06:55-10:55

1 stop30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

12:10-05:25

1 stop15h 15m

AED 1,935

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/9

06:55-00:25

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

17:00-05:25

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,935

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Best time to book a flight to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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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 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 57 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.

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 Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Johannesburg

The most flights from Dubai to Johannesburg are scheduled on a Monday (9 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.

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From AED 469
Emirates
Emirates
From AED 699
South African
South African
From AED 784
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From AED 457

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Johannesburg are Ethiopian Air, RwandAir and Kenya 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 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, South African, andEthiopian Air 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
3,317 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
South African
7.6
Good
43 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
836 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
278 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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, Egyptair 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 128, however they can be found for as little as AED 69.

  • 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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