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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from AED 1,091

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or May, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 24 January 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,822

One-way from

AED 1,091

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,413

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,027 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,364 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/4-7/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 10m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 45m total
  • Dubai to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 677 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 260 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 24 January 2025.

Wed 2/417:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 7/414:30JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/1AED 1,822
Sat 22/306:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 5/417:00JNB - DXB
1 stop28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/1AED 1,825
Wed 5/211:50DXB - JNB
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 5/313:20JNB - DXB
1 stop12h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/1AED 1,939
Sat 22/304:00DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 55mAir Tanzania
Sat 5/413:55JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 35mAir Tanzania
Deal found 24/1AED 2,082
Thu 13/200:35DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/208:20JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1AED 2,141
Thu 20/301:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Wed 26/303:10JNB - DXB
1 stop27h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 23/1AED 2,519
Thu 6/304:10DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Wed 12/322:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop7h 55mEmirates
Deal found 24/1AED 2,758

Find flights from Dubai to OR Tambo within your budget

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 24 January 2025.

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DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 2/4

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

14:30-02:55

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,822

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 22/3

06:55-00:15

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

17:00-23:25

1 stop28h 25m

AED 1,825

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/2

11:50-09:25

1 stop23h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

13:20-03:50

1 stop12h 30m

AED 1,939

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 22/3

04:00-12:55

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

13:55-02:30

1 stop10h 35m

AED 2,082

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 13/2

00:35-13:10

1 stop14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

08:20-02:10

1 stop15h 50m

AED 2,141

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/3

01:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

03:10-08:30

1 stop27h 20m

AED 2,519

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/3

04:10-10:25

Nonstop8h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

22:20-08:15

Nonstop7h 55m

AED 2,758

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Fri 31/1

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

AED 1,091

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/5

00:55-10:55

1 stop12h 00m

AED 1,098

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/1

05:20-14:40

1 stop11h 20m

AED 1,172

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dubai to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 64 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?

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 24 January 2025.

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 41% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.

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. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 24 January 2025.

The most flights from DXB to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 24 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways from Dubai to Johannesburg have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,337 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

ASKY
7.7
Good
55 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,737 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 5 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.

  • 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 Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 1,822 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at AED 1,825 and AED 1,939 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 21% 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 Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as AED 1,091. Users have also found prices from AED 1,098 and AED 1,172 on Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • 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 2,065. On average you can expect to pay AED 6,448. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for AED 1,748.

  • 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.

  • 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 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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