What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Durban (DUR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 10m. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 56m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 2,138. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airlines like Ethiopian Air and RwandAir fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 12h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 45m. 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 Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 1,664 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and RwandAir, starting at AED 1,685 and AED 1,692 round-trip. Etihad Airways is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

The most flights from DXB to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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).

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 1,831. On average you can expect to pay AED 5,846. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for AED 1,774.

What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Consider Emirates (76%), South African (76%) or Condor (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights departing from Dubai and landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport stopover in Nairobi most frequently. Addis Ababa follows Nairobi in terms of the most common stopover location on Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. Lusaka comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Kigali least often. Doha is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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 8 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.

Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Dubai to OR Tambo?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to OR Tambo.

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.

AED 1,036+ Flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Q: 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 1,877 and AED 2,989 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 1,755 on Kenya Airways (27 Sep-7 Oct). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or November, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to OR Tambo

Round-trip from	AED 1,755
One-way from	AED 1,036
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	AED 2,486
Good round-trip deal	AED 2,904 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 2,081 or less

Kenya Airways
27/9-7/10
2 total stops
45h 20m total
Dubai to Johannesburg

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Kenya Airways
24/9
1 total stop
12h 00m total
Dubai to Johannesburg

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (AED 320 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 212 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 17 September 2025.

Sat 27/900:55DXB - JNB

1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways

Tue 7/1017:00JNB - DXB

1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 1,755

Fri 10/1006:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Fri 17/1001:25JNB - DXB

1 stop25h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9AED 1,766

Thu 2/1006:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Sun 12/1017:00JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 1,770

Tue 7/1017:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Thu 16/1022:50JNB - DXB

1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9AED 1,781

Thu 30/1006:55DXB - JNB

1 stop30h 00mKenya Airways

Sun 2/1101:35JNB - DXB

1 stop26h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 1,792

Mon 6/1017:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Fri 10/1014:30JNB - DXB

1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9AED 1,796

Thu 18/904:25DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/1008:20JNB - DXB

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9AED 1,799

Sun 26/1001:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Sat 8/1103:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 15/9AED 1,810

Mon 6/1000:55DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways

Thu 16/1017:00JNB - DXB

1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9AED 1,818

Sun 5/1001:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Fri 10/1016:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 15/9AED 1,825

Wed 29/1002:20DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 35mKenya Airways

Wed 5/1101:35JNB - DXB

1 stop20h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 1,829

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 17 September 2025.

Mon 6/1017:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Fri 10/1014:30JNB - DXB

1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9AED 1,796

Tue 30/901:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Thu 9/1003:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 15/9AED 1,895

Sun 28/901:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Sat 11/1003:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 14/9AED 1,895

Sun 28/917:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Tue 14/1022:50JNB - DXB

1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9AED 1,935

Thu 2/1001:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Fri 10/1003:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 15/9AED 1,895

Mon 29/904:25DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Wed 8/1014:30JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9AED 1,935

Mon 24/1101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Fri 5/1203:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 15/9AED 1,895

Thu 27/1101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Tue 2/1203:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 15/9AED 1,895

Thu 2/1004:25DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Sat 11/1022:50JNB - DXB

1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9AED 2,218

Thu 27/1101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Sat 6/1216:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 15/9AED 1,895

Mon 8/1201:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Mon 12/116:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 16/9AED 1,906

Tue 21/1001:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Sat 1/1116:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 16/9AED 1,906

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 17 September 2025.

Thu 2/1014:40DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Sun 12/1013:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 16/9AED 2,622

Tue 30/904:05DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Tue 7/1013:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 15/9AED 2,629

Wed 29/1010:10DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mEmirates

Wed 5/1113:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 14/9AED 2,688

Wed 15/1014:40DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Sun 19/1022:20JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Deal found 15/9AED 2,729

Wed 1/1023:20DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Tue 7/1013:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 16/9AED 2,732

Fri 10/1009:55DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 20mEmirates

Sat 18/1010:05JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 14/9AED 2,769

Wed 29/1023:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Sun 2/1118:50JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 14/9AED 2,784

Tue 7/1014:40DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Thu 16/1010:05JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 16/9AED 2,835

Thu 30/1010:10DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mEmirates

Mon 3/1110:25JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Deal found 15/9AED 2,879

Mon 29/923:20DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Fri 3/1022:20JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Deal found 15/9AED 2,883

Fri 31/1023:25DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Tue 4/1122:20JNB - DXB

Nonstop7h 55mEmirates

Deal found 16/9AED 2,890

Tue 21/1009:55DXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 20mEmirates

Tue 4/1118:50JNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 16/9AED 2,919

Last-minute flights from Dubai to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to OR Tambo. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 18/904:25DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/1008:20JNB - DXB

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9AED 1,799

Sat 27/900:55DXB - JNB

1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways

Tue 7/1017:00JNB - DXB

1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 1,755

Tue 30/901:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Fri 10/1016:50JNB - DXB

1 stop13h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 14/9AED 1,825

Thu 2/1006:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Sun 12/1017:00JNB - DXB

1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 1,770

Mon 6/1017:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Fri 10/1014:30JNB - DXB

1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9AED 1,796

Mon 6/1000:55DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways

Thu 16/1017:00JNB - DXB

1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9AED 1,818

Tue 7/1017:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Thu 16/1022:50JNB - DXB

1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9AED 1,781

Fri 10/1006:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Fri 17/1001:25JNB - DXB

1 stop25h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9AED 1,766

Sun 26/1001:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Sat 8/1103:10JNB - DXB

1 stop27h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 15/9AED 1,810

Wed 29/1006:55DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways

Tue 4/1101:35JNB - DXB

1 stop20h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9AED 1,821

Thu 30/1006:55DXB - JNB

1 stop30h 00mKenya Airways

Sun 2/1101:35JNB - DXB

1 stop26h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 1,792

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 17 September 2025.

Wed 24/900:55DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 1,036

Fri 31/1006:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 1,039

Sat 27/900:55DXB - JNB

1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9AED 1,043

Tue 23/904:25DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9AED 1,076

Wed 24/917:10DXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9AED 1,080

Tue 4/1101:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 16/9AED 1,087

Sun 21/901:50DXB - JNB

1 stop14h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 16/9AED 1,109

Mon 22/901:50DXB - JNB

1 stop26h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 15/9AED 1,113

Fri 14/1102:20DXB - JNB

1 stop10h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9AED 1,179

Wed 15/1006:55DXB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9AED 1,182

Tue 23/905:20DXB - JNB

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 1,263

Mon 22/921:35DXB - JNB

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 1,267

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DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 6/10

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

14:30-04:10

1 stop11h 40m

AED 1,796

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 30/9

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

AED 1,895

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 28/9

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

AED 1,895

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/10

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

AED 1,895

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 24/11

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

AED 1,895

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/11

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

AED 1,895

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/11

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 1,895

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 8/12

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 1,906

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 21/10

01:50-02:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 1,906

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 28/9

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

AED 1,935

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to OR Tambo

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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 57 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 516). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 720). 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?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Emirates, South African, andEthiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

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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

3,336 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

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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

44 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

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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

861 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

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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

281 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Related info for your journey

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 8 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 Ethiopian Air and RwandAir fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 12h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 45m. 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 Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 1,664 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and RwandAir, starting at AED 1,685 and AED 1,692 round-trip. Etihad Airways is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Consider Emirates (76%), South African (76%) or Condor (74%) 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 1,831. On average you can expect to pay AED 5,846. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for AED 1,774.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Flights departing from Dubai and landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport stopover in Nairobi most frequently. Addis Ababa follows Nairobi in terms of the most common stopover location on Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. Lusaka comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?
Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Kigali least often. Doha is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dubai to OR Tambo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to OR Tambo.
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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 516). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 720). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Dubai to OR Tambo

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 1,664	AverageAED 2,755	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestAED 1,685	AverageAED 1,982	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	CheapestAED 1,692	AverageAED 1,967	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestAED 1,720	AverageAED 1,960	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestAED 1,758	AverageAED 2,271	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestAED 1,928	AverageAED 2,106	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestAED 2,631	AverageAED 2,890	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	CheapestAED 2,864	AverageAED 3,351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from AED 1,036

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or November, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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