Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from AED 955

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — JNB
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo

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Cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 December 2025.

Mon 22/1204:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/1208:20JNB - SHJ
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12AED 1,818
Mon 22/1217:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/123:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12AED 1,836
Tue 23/1204:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/214:30JNB - SHJ
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12AED 2,042
Sat 27/1204:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/108:20JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/12AED 2,056
Tue 23/1205:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/1208:20JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12AED 2,354
Wed 24/1204:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop25h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/208:20JNB - SHJ
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12AED 2,372
Tue 16/1208:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/114:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12AED 2,383
Thu 25/1204:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/213:45JNB - SHJ
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12AED 2,387
Thu 25/1201:50DXB - JNB
1 stop26h 30mRwandAir
Fri 2/103:10JNB - DXB
1 stop27h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 14/12AED 2,438
Sat 27/1219:05SHJ - JNB
1 stop10h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 8/220:30JNB - SHJ
1 stop14h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/12AED 2,556
Mon 22/1204:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/214:30JNB - SHJ
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12AED 2,560
Thu 25/1204:25SHJ - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/108:20JNB - SHJ
1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/12AED 2,666

Find flight deals from United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,711

One-way from

AED 955

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 3,118

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,450 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,350 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/1-22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 18/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (AED 1,471 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 218 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Arab Emirates 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 16 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Sat 24/1

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

AED 1,741

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/3

06:55-00:25

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

12:05-00:30

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,917

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 29/1

17:55-08:40

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:30-10:50

1 stop12h 20m

AED 2,262

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 1/2

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

08:20-03:10

1 stop16h 50m

AED 2,292

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 18/1

02:05-08:20

Nonstop8h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

AED 2,303

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 15/1

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

14:30-03:10

1 stop10h 40m

AED 2,347

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 18/1

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

08:20-03:10

1 stop16h 50m

AED 2,350

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Mon 4/5

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

08:20-03:25

1 stop17h 05m

AED 2,350

SharjahJohannesburg

SHJ - JNB

SHJJNB

Sharjah

Wed 24/12

04:25-03:55

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

08:20-03:25

1 stop17h 05m

AED 2,372

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/1

06:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

22:20-08:15

Nonstop7h 55m

AED 2,486

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Deals found on 14/12

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Best time to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from United Arab Emirates with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of AED 1,432). Flying from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,814). 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 AE to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 16 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 16 December 2025.

The most flights from AE0 to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How often are flights from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between United Arab Emirates and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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 16 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Etihad Airways, andSouth African from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, and Qatar Airways fly from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 10h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 50m. The distance between United Arab Emirates and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 6423 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    AED 930 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Tanzania. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from AED 970 and AED 974, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on time: Condor (89%), Emirates (77%), South African (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 2,236. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for AED 1,792 on average, our data indicates AED 6,163 when flying from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of AED 1,432). Flying from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,814). 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 United Arab Emirates to OR Tambo

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from United Arab Emirates 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 16 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,476AverageAED 2,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,623AverageAED 1,912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,664AverageAED 2,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,678AverageAED 2,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,720AverageAED 1,870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,857AverageAED 2,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,539AverageAED 2,900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,839AverageAED 3,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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