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AED 988 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai

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Cheap Flight Deals from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai (JNB-DXB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Dubai

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from OR Tambo to Dubai.
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08:20 - 02:55JNB-DXB
16h 35m1 stop
04:25 - 20:00DXB-JNB
17h 35m1 stop
AED 1,403Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 18 Feb - Thu, 27 Feb
16:50 - 08:30JNB-DXB
13h 40m1 stop
01:50 - 14:20DXB-JNB
14h 30m1 stop
AED 1,528RwandAir
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Thu, 16 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan
08:50 - 03:50JNB-DXB
17h 00m1 stop
05:20 - 15:35DXB-JNB
12h 15m1 stop
AED 1,594Qatar Airways
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Tue, 21 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan
20:00 - 20:55JNB-DXB
22h 55m1 stop
05:20 - 15:35DXB-JNB
12h 15m1 stop
AED 1,605Qatar Airways
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Tue, 4 Feb - Tue, 11 Feb
01:15 - 23:30JNB-DXB
20h 15m1 stop
06:55 - 09:45DXB-JNB
28h 50m1 stop
AED 2,038Kenya Airways
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Fri, 11 Apr - Sat, 19 Apr
01:15 - 05:25JNB-DXB
26h 10m1 stop
00:55 - 09:45DXB-JNB
10h 50m1 stop
AED 2,071Kenya Airways
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Sat, 17 May - Wed, 21 May
18:50 - 05:05JNB-DXB
8h 15mdirect
04:10 - 10:25DXB-JNB
8h 15mdirect
AED 2,218Emirates
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Tue, 21 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan
18:50 - 05:05JNB-DXB
8h 15mdirect
10:10 - 16:35DXB-JNB
8h 25mdirect
AED 2,567Emirates
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Sat, 18 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan
18:50 - 05:05JNB-DXB
8h 15mdirect
14:40 - 20:50DXB-JNB
8h 10mdirect
AED 2,795South African
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Thu, 16 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
22:20 - 08:15JNB-DXB
7h 55mdirect
04:10 - 10:25DXB-JNB
8h 15mdirect
AED 2,798South African
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Tue, 21 Jan - Fri, 24 Jan

Flights from OR Tambo to Dubai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Dubai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Dubai, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai is March, where tickets cost AED 1,913 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 2,637 and AED 2,325 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at AED 1,527 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

AED 988
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai flights

  • Where can I park my car at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    When travelling to Dubai, several parking options are available at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg. You can choose short-stay, long-stay, off-site, on-site and drop-off/pick parking. Book your car parking in advance online to enjoy benefits like a free car wash, security car parks and a secure lock car park.

  • How do I get from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to Dubai town?

    Arriving in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB), there are several options available for transport you can choose to use. A taxi or a self-drive car is faster than a bus or a subway by 12 minutes. Subway is more affordable as it will cost you around AED 8 (ZAR 40), while a taxi will cost you about 150 AED (ZAR 720). The subway operates at Terminal 3 after every 10 minutes.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai was AED 269 for a one-way ticket and AED 382 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    On your way to Dubai, you’ll fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo. You’ll be landing at Dubai Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    Lufthansa, South African, KLM, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Dubai.

  • On which days can I fly direct from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    There are direct flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai, Air Tanzania or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are Air Tanzania and Emirates. With an average price for the route of AED 2,894 and an overall rating of 8.3, Air Tanzania is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 2,472 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Dubai with an airline and back to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dubai from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 1,714 or less one-way and AED 2,964 or less round-trip.
  • Suppose you are frying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Dubai. In which case, you can consider booking your flight through the KAYAK website from the airlines available, such as Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, EgyptAir, Rwanda Air Airline, South Africa Airline and Fly Emirates. If you are in a hurry, booking a direct flight from South Africa Airlines or Fly Emirates is the best option. Egypt Air, Kenya Airways and Rwanda Airline offer connecting flights with a stopover at Nairobi, Cairo or Rwanda.
  • When travelling to Dubai from OR Johannesburg Airport, you will arrive at Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB). The airport has several hotels like Holiday Inn Express, Premier Inn Dubai International Airport and Dubai International hotel. You can rest, shower, have a coffee or sleep if you arrive late at night.
  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) provides special home check-in services. Check-in services help you move from the airport to your hotel or home. When you arrive at the airport, using terminal one or two, you can check in with DUBZ powered by dnata, while at terminal three, your check-in service is provided by Emirates.
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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Tuesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Wednesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Thursday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Friday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Saturday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Sunday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Tuesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Wednesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Thursday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Friday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Saturday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Sunday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

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Top 5 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dubai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3412 reviews
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

2.0 MediocreAlaa, Dec 2024ALG - DXB
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Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

Amazing and great experience, crew was available and took great care of my parents. Food was nice and so was the service. Aircraft from Dubai to Mumbai was not so great and was a big showdown of the aircraft service

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

Better boarding process at Hyderabad airport Better time management by air hostesses in providing the meals

Flight attendants were great. Comfort of seat and lie down bed pretty good. Food was very mediocre. Wine was good (red French wine) although I should have taken advantage of having more! :-) it was too late on the flight From znz—I was tired…then too early from Dubai. Woman sitting behind me dropped a full bag of garbage on my head while I was sleeping…orange peels, wet partially eaten food and very smelly food garbage which I literally had to pick out of my hair, off my face and away from my pillow. Not the airlines fault but still a very unpleasant experience.

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

The boarding area was too small with only one agent checking passengers into their standing bus

The experience was amazing! Many thanks to the pilot who informed us that we were passing mt Kilimanjaro and we had the chance to see it !

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

We were delayed about 5 hours each way from JFK to Nairobi. On the way out, we sat on the tarmac for 5 hours making for almost 20 hours on the plane. And the seats are so uncomfortable. My bottom has never been so sore on a long flight before. Bring a pad if you can. On the return, we were delayed 5 hours in the airport. It was reported as a 3 hour delay on the board and website but at the gate it was 5 hours. So, we waited with 3 kids in the airport when we could have been at the hotel resting instead. The flight was completely full probably due to the cancelled flight the night before. I wonder if the airline is in such shambles because of their possible impending bankruptcy. The staff were pleasant and the vegan meals we requested were impressive for an airplane tv dinner style tray.

Service was good, but I lost my baggage. There should be more accountability to passengers, and more concern to help find lost baggage.

Was too pissed about my luggage not being with me even though they assured me at the gate it was to recall any other problems. Planes on the inside are in terrible shape. Thank goodness the engines seem to run okay.

Terrible. Flew from Rwanda to Nairobi for transfer then on to Madagascar. Kenya Airways does not like to park at a gate. They park on the outskirts requiring a bus shuttle. That part is okay, but the bus drops you off outside of security. If I did not skip to the front of the line with my remaining half hour connection, I would have missed my flight. Complete security check plus taking off of shoes had to be completed (again). I made it to Madagascar, but my checked bag decided to take a trip to Dubai. I know tag on luggage was to Madagascar. No one can figure out how it made it to Dubai, except for incompetence. Even though I knew it was in Dubai, they would not allow a tracking to be done until Kenya Airways had the opportunity to get it on the next flight to Madagascar. Did not happen of course! I took 3 flights with Kenya Airways during this journey. Everyone of them had something go wrong. Please look elsewhere for another airline which I will be doing in the future.

Terrible. 6 hours late and zero urgency after the fact. Took over an hour to board and then an hour plus on the runway.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Dubai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/3Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 35mJNB-DXB
AED 988
8/3Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 00mJNB-DXB
AED 1,021
7/3Fri
1 stopKenya Airways
21h 15mJNB-DXB
AED 1,120
7/2Fri
1 stopRwandAir
13h 40mJNB-DXB
AED 1,179
6/2Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
26h 30mJNB-DXB
AED 1,223
5/1Sun
1 stopRwandAir
27h 20mJNB-DXB
AED 1,517
8/3Sat
directEmirates
8h 15mJNB-DXB
AED 1,565
8/1Wed
directSouth African
7h 55mJNB-DXB
AED 1,682
7/2Fri
directEmirates
7h 55mJNB-DXB
AED 1,719
26/12Thu
directSouth African
8h 20mJNB-DXB
AED 1,748

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Last minute flights from OR Tambo to Dubai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/12Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
14h 45mJNB-DXB
31/12Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
25h 30mDXB-JNB
AED 2,420
20/12Fri
multi-stopRwandAir
27h 20mJNB-DXB
28/12Sat
multi-stopRwandAir
26h 30mDXB-JNB
AED 2,468
22/12Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
13h 40mJNB-DXB
30/12Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
15h 50mDXB-JNB
AED 2,813
20/12Fri
directSouth African
8h 20mJNB-DXB
25/12Wed
directSouth African
8h 10mDXB-JNB
AED 3,030
20/12Fri
directSouth African
8h 20mJNB-DXB
24/12Tue
directSouth African
8h 15mDXB-JNB
AED 3,155
20/12Fri
direct
8h 20mJNB-DXB
24/12Tue
multi-stop
14h 30mDXB-JNB
AED 3,404
20/12Fri
direct
8h 20mJNB-DXB
25/12Wed
multi-stop
12h 45mDXB-JNB
AED 3,430
20/12Fri
directEmirates
8h 15mJNB-DXB
26/12Thu
directEmirates
8h 15mDXB-JNB
AED 4,330
21/12Sat
directEmirates
8h 20mJNB-DXB
28/12Sat
directEmirates
8h 15mDXB-JNB
AED 4,675
22/12Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
26h 05mJNB-DXB
30/12Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
19h 20mDXB-JNB
AED 5,542

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