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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg to Dubai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Dubai.$455 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Oct.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $455, select.
Dubai.$472 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Nov.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 28 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $472, select.
Dubai.$483 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $483, select.
Dubai.$508 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Dec.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 30 Dec, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.
Dubai.$531 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From $531, select.
Dubai.$531 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From $531, select.
Dubai.$531 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Jan.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 21 Jan, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From $531, select.
Dubai.$533 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $533, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg to Dubai flights are currently cheapest in October.
Oct
from $455
Nov
from $472
Dec
from $508
Jan
from $531
Feb
from $531
Mar
from $531
Apr
from $598
May
from $573
Jun
from $533
Jul
from $543
Aug
from $581
Sep
from $483

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Johannesburg to Dubai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$455
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time8 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineSouth African Airways
Average flights per week38

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Dubai: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Dubai: Dubai, Sharjah, Dubai Al Maktoum International, and Ras Al Khaimah.
The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg to Dubai is $676. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg to Dubai.
South African Airways, Emirates and Condor fly direct from Johannesburg to Dubai.
As of October 2025, there are 38 flights per week flying from Johannesburg to Dubai.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai is usually November.
If you're flying from Johannesburg, the cheapest airport near Dubai is Dubai – which is 5.6 km away from the centre of Dubai. We've found flights into this airport from $676.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai on Thursday, 20 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dubai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dubai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In October, the average temperature is usually around 31°C. August is typically the warmest month in Dubai, when it usually averages around 42°C. You can expect the least rain in May. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is January.
The cheapest airline that flies to Dubai is Ethiopian Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Sharjah Airport is Emirates.

How to find cheap flights to Dubai (DXBA) from Johannesburg (JNBA) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Dubai? Return tickets start from $676 and one-way flights to Dubai from Johannesburg start from $455


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets.
  • Compare flight deals to Dubai from Johannesburg from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Dubai start from $455 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best JNBA-DXBA ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Dubai from Johannesburg.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Johannesburg and Dubai? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: South African Airways
    Emirates
    Condor
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  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Johannesburg to Dubai flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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