Cheap flights from Dubai to Johannesburg from R5 299

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Dubai is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R8 831, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of February, then departing from Dubai during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R9 504.

The cheapest day to depart from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as R14 297. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Dubai because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R15 516.

Flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Dubai at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R14 704 when looking at flights departing at midday. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in the evening when prices are around R15 293.

Fly from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Dubai Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Dubai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R12 413 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Dubai for as low as R10 480 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Kenya Airways and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

South African, Emirates and Kenya Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Dubai according to our data. South African is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 12% of flights between Dubai and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 112 minutes.

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Emirates have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 12% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of July 2026, 10 flights take off from Dubai and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 14:00, with 30% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of July 2026, 70 flights take off from Dubai and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.