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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from AED 1,241

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
23 May — 30 May1
1 adult
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 Wednesday 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 23 April 2026.

Thu 21/501:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Sun 31/516:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 19/4AED 1,994
Sun 17/501:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Mon 25/516:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 18/4AED 2,038
Mon 25/501:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Sun 31/516:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 18/4AED 2,060
Thu 7/501:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
RwandAir
Thu 14/503:10
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop27h 20m
RwandAir
Deal found 20/4AED 2,104
Sat 16/501:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Sun 24/516:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 19/4AED 2,112
Tue 2/601:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Wed 10/616:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 18/4AED 2,126
Wed 22/717:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/722:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/4AED 2,130
Thu 21/517:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 28/508:20
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/4AED 2,148
Tue 13/1001:50
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
RwandAir
Wed 21/1016:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop13h 40m
RwandAir
Deal found 20/4AED 2,152
Thu 21/517:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 30/522:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/4AED 2,174
Fri 22/505:40
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 29/522:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/4AED 2,185

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 23 April 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,994

One-way from

AED 1,241

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,787

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,971 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,270 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 21/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (AED 830 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 173 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

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Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 24/5

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 2,262

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 24/5

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 2,262

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 24/5

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 2,262

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 18/5

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

16:50-08:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 2,262

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/10

23:00-11:00

2 stops14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

20:55-10:15

1 stop11h 20m

AED 2,842

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/8

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

13:30-23:40

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 2,964
Fastest return journey

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 20/5

04:05-10:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

22:20-08:20

Nonstop8h 00m

AED 2,971

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/7

09:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 3,033

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Tue 19/5

23:20-05:30

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

13:30-23:40

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 3,133

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 4/7

17:10-04:00

2 stops36h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

20:55-21:25

2 stops22h 30m

AED 3,272

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 81 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,096). 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 23 April 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?

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 23 April 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,004 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
303 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 7 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 RwandAir and Qatar Airways fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 14h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 30m. 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 1,338 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and RwandAir, starting at AED 1,569 and AED 1,648 round-trip. Air Tanzania is currently priced 48% 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 957 and AED 982 on Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, respectively.

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

    Consider Condor (68%), Emirates (57%) or South African (57%) 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 1,620. On average you can expect to pay AED 3,368. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for AED 2,130.

  • 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.

  • 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 Addis Ababa least often.

  • 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.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,096). 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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Fly from Dubai to OR Tambo on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Dubai to OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 April 2026.
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Top 8 airlines flying from Dubai to OR Tambo

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,338AverageAED 2,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,569AverageAED 2,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,648AverageAED 1,884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,664AverageAED 2,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,700AverageAED 1,921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,841AverageAED 2,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,632AverageAED 2,986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,824AverageAED 3,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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