Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from AED 1,161
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or September, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 August 2026.
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,954
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Deal found 9/8AED 1,958
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Deal found 5/8AED 1,961
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,969
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Deal found 5/8AED 1,972
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Deal found 5/8AED 2,013
Sat 8/817:10 -
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Deal found 5/8AED 2,024
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Deal found 8/8AED 2,027
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Deal found 7/8AED 2,064
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Deal found 5/8AED 2,090
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Deal found 10/8AED 2,193
Best flights from Dubai to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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Deal found 10/8AED 2,193
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Deal found 5/8AED 2,784
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Deal found 9/8AED 2,861
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Deal found 5/8AED 2,729
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Deal found 7/8AED 2,901
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Deal found 10/8AED 2,990
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,012
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Deal found 10/8AED 3,015
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Deal found 8/8AED 3,015
Direct flights from Dubai to OR Tambo
Explore direct flight options from Dubai to OR Tambo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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Deal found 9/8AED 3,070
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Deal found 6/8AED 3,085
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Deal found 7/8AED 3,103
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Deal found 10/8AED 3,111
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,125
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,155
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Deal found 5/8AED 3,158
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Deal found 9/8AED 3,162
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Deal found 10/8AED 3,166
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Deal found 7/8AED 3,177
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Deal found 8/8AED 3,181
Last-minute flights from Dubai to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to OR Tambo. Data last updated 10 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 6/804:25 -
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Deal found 5/8AED 1,972
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Deal found 5/8AED 2,013
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Deal found 5/8AED 1,961
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Deal found 5/8AED 2,024
Sun 9/804:25 -
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Sun 30/814:30 -
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,969
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,954
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Deal found 8/8AED 2,027
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Deal found 7/8AED 2,233
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Deal found 5/8AED 2,226
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Deal found 7/8AED 2,277
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Deal found 10/8AED 2,193
One-way flights from Dubai to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from Dubai to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
Thu 27/806:45 -
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,161
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Deal found 8/8AED 1,164
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Deal found 10/8AED 1,168
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Deal found 10/8AED 1,267
Sun 16/823:25 -
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Deal found 9/8AED 1,296
Sat 24/1017:10 -
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Deal found 8/8AED 1,330
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,333
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Deal found 8/8AED 1,366
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Deal found 5/8AED 1,436
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2 stops34h 50m
Deal found 5/8AED 1,587
Find flight deals from Dubai to OR Tambo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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DubaiJohannesburg
DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
DXBJNB
Dubai Intl
Sat 5/9
17:10-13:15
2 stops22h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 12/9
14:15-18:55
3 stops26h 40m
AED 2,193
DubaiJohannesburg
DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
DXBJNB
Dubai Intl
Fri 4/9
07:15-08:15
2 stops27h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 11/9
20:55-11:40
1 stop12h 45m
AED 2,729
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 2,784
DubaiJohannesburg
DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
DXBJNB
Dubai Intl
Tue 3/11
15:05-09:40
2 stops20h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 30/11
13:30-00:50
2 stops33h 20m
AED 2,861
DubaiJohannesburg
DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
DXBJNB
Dubai Intl
Mon 21/9
23:00-04:00
1 stop31h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 28/9
09:25-03:25
3 stops16h 00m
AED 2,901
DubaiJohannesburg
DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
DXBJNB
Dubai Intl
Fri 9/10
11:45-04:00
1 stop18h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 18/10
09:25-03:25
3 stops16h 00m
AED 2,990
DubaiJohannesburg
DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
DXBJNB
Dubai Intl
Sat 22/8
00:55-15:50
1 stop16h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 1/9
22:20-08:20
Nonstop8h 00m
AED 3,012
DubaiJohannesburg
DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
DXBJNB
Dubai Intl
Thu 8/10
00:55-10:55
1 stop12h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 18/10
22:20-08:20
Nonstop8h 00m
AED 3,015
Fastest return journey
DubaiJohannesburg
DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
DXBJNB
Dubai Intl
Wed 14/10
06:45-15:50
1 stop11h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 21/10
13:30-23:40
Nonstop8h 10m
AED 3,015
Cheapest one-way
DubaiJohannesburg
DXB Dubai Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
DXBJNB
Dubai Intl
Thu 31/12
01:50-02:20
1 stop26h 30m
AED 1,267
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The best time to book flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of AED 1,928). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,133). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
When flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between AED 2,027 and AED 3,144 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 1,958 on Ethiopian Air (7 Oct–15 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to OR Tambo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
The most flights from DXB to JNB are scheduled on a Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).
How often are flights from Dubai to Johannesburg delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Dubai and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Johannesburg flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Johannesburg flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 1,999.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.
Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 10 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Emirates,RwandAir, andSouth African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo?
Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Dubai Intl; the airport handles an average of 10 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the Dubai airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 10.9 km journey to Dubai Intl (DXB) from Dubai’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Airlines like Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 18h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 20m. There are 6408 km between Dubai and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Air Tanzania. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 1,292 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and RwandAir, starting at AED 1,569 and AED 1,623 round-trip. Air Tanzania is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Air Tanzania. According to our data, you can fly for as low as AED 930. Users have also found prices from AED 940 and AED 979 on Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Consider Condor (85%), South African (70%) or Emirates (70%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The cheapest flight price from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is AED 1,973. On average you can expect to pay AED 4,252. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for AED 1,818.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to OR Tambo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of AED 1,928). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,133). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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