Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United Arab Emirates from AED 1,168

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to United Arab Emirates

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 January 2026.

Wed 31/1223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop27h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/305:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12AED 2,556
Wed 31/1214:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 13/117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12AED 2,853
Wed 31/1223:00JNB - AUH
1 stop26h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12AED 3,055
Wed 31/1214:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop21h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12AED 3,099
Wed 31/1222:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop7h 55mSouth African
Wed 7/104:10DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Deal found 30/12AED 3,103
Wed 31/1217:00JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 7/102:20DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/12AED 3,121
Wed 31/1223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/117:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12AED 3,176
Wed 31/1223:00JNB - AUH
1 stop26h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12AED 3,187
Wed 31/1223:00JNB - AUH
1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 13/108:55AUH - JNB
1 stop30h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12AED 3,198
Wed 31/1223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/105:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12AED 3,308
Wed 31/1223:00JNB - AUH
1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/108:55AUH - JNB
1 stop30h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12AED 3,386
Wed 31/1223:00JNB - AUH
1 stop26h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/108:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12AED 3,646

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,785

One-way from

AED 1,168

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 2,247

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,057 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,454 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 25/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (AED 483 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 159 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to United Arab Emirates.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to United Arab Emirates.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to United Arab Emirates 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 1 January 2026.
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JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Mon 20/4

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,810

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Tue 21/4

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,810

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Wed 15/4

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,810

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Thu 16/4

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,810

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Mon 26/1

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,895

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Thu 11/6

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

AED 1,898

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

14:30-03:25

1 stop10h 55m

Sharjah

Fri 23/1

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,994

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

14:30-03:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 21/2

08:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

AED 2,001

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

08:20-03:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 10/3

08:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

AED 2,038

JohannesburgSharjah

JNB - SHJ

JNBSHJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

08:20-03:25

1 stop17h 05m

Sharjah

Sat 21/2

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 2,097

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United Arab Emirates

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 1,270). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,931). 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 JNB to AE?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Arab Emirates, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to United Arab Emirates. Price data was last updated on 27 December 2025.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to United Arab Emirates. 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 1 January 2026.

The most flights from JNB to AE0 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 Johannesburg to the United Arab Emirates delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 1 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the United Arab Emirates, such as Emirates, South African, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to United Arab Emirates. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Arab Emirates?

    Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways, and Emirates can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Arab Emirates in just under 7h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h. There are 6294 km between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and United Arab Emirates. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as AED 1,014. Users have also found prices from AED 1,109 and AED 1,167 on Air Tanzania and RwandAir, respectively.

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

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

    Consider Emirates (82%), South African (82%) or Condor (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Arab Emirates.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Arab Emirates is AED 1,451. On average you can expect to pay AED 2,242. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl), can usually be booked for AED 1,696.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 1,270). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,931). 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 OR Tambo to United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to United Arab Emirates. 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 1 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,402AverageAED 2,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,414AverageAED 2,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestAED 1,476AverageAED 2,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestAED 1,527AverageAED 1,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestAED 1,835AverageAED 2,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,895AverageAED 2,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,014AverageAED 2,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,446AverageAED 2,917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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