What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Dubai

How many flights depart from Johannesburg to Dubai on average per week?

68 flights are operational weekly from Johannesburg to Dubai as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 15% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Johannesburg to Dubai on average per day?

As of August 2026, 9 flights take off from Johannesburg and land in Dubai each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 19:00, with 61% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

Which airlines fly to Dubai?

Emirates, Ethiopian Air and South African are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Dubai from Johannesburg according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 66% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Dubai. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Dubai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

There are 9 operators available for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Dubai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Dubai?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Dubai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R5 002 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Dubai in 2026

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1:15 - 23:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

20h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

0:55 - 0:15DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R9 387Kenya Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 25

1:15 - 4:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

25h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:45 - 10:55DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R9 403Kenya Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

20:55 - 11:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

12h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:45 - 4:00DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R9 566Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20

20:55 - 10:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

11h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:45 - 4:00DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R9 647Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 18

22:20 - 8:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

8h 00mdirect

23:20 - 5:30DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

8h 10mdirect

R9 907Emirates

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

10:05 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

8h 10mdirect

23:20 - 5:30DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

8h 10mdirect

R9 907Emirates

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

14:30 - 2:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

10h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

4:25 - 13:30DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 085Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7

22:50 - 15:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

14h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

5:40 - 20:10DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 297Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

14:05 - 11:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

19h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

0:55 - 15:50DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R10 297Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

13:30 - 0:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

33h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

8:40 - 9:40DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R10 362Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

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14:30 - 4:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

11h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

17:10 - 3:55DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 150Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

14:30 - 4:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

11h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

17:10 - 3:55DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 345Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

10:05 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

8h 10mdirect

23:20 - 5:30DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

8h 10mdirect

R10 443Emirates

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

12:10 - 23:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

33h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

0:55 - 10:55DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R10 735Kenya Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Sep 7

17:00 - 23:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

28h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

0:55 - 10:55DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R10 930Kenya Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24

10:05 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

8h 10mdirect

0:55 - 0:15DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R12 034Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Aug 25

13:30 - 23:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

8h 10mdirect

14:25 - 20:35DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

8h 10mdirect

R12 051South African

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26

22:20 - 8:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

8h 00mdirect

23:20 - 5:30DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

8h 10mdirect

R12 067South African

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26

10:05 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

8h 10mdirect

14:25 - 20:35DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

8h 10mdirect

R12 197Emirates

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23

21:45 - 10:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DXB Dubai Intl

35h 10m1 stop Cairo

0:55 - 10:55DXB Dubai Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R12 505Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22

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Kenya Airways flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

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Kenya Airways

Sept 19

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m

1 stop

DXB23:25Dubai Intl

Sept 25

DXB0:55Dubai Intl

25h 20m

1 stop

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 387

Kenya Airways

Sept 3

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m

1 stop

DXB23:25Dubai Intl

Sept 10

DXB0:55Dubai Intl

25h 20m

1 stop

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 403

Kenya Airways

Sept 13

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 25m

1 stop

DXB5:25Dubai Intl

Sept 19

DXB0:55Dubai Intl

16h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 468

Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 1

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 25m

1 stop

DXB2:55Dubai Intl

Sept 7

DXB4:25Dubai Intl

11h 05m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 085

Ethiopian Air

Aug 23

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 40m

1 stop

DXB4:10Dubai Intl

Aug 30

DXB17:10Dubai Intl

12h 45m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 150

Ethiopian Air

Aug 26

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 25m

1 stop

DXB2:55Dubai Intl

Aug 27

DXB17:10Dubai Intl

12h 45m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 167

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

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Sat 19/9

1:15-23:25

1 stop20h 10m

Dubai Intl

Fri 25/9

0:55-0:15

1 stop25h 20m

R9 387

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

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Fri 2/10

1:15-4:35

1 stop25h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/10

6:45-10:55

1 stop30h 10m

R9 403

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

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Fri 9/10

20:55-11:40

1 stop12h 45m

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/10

11:45-4:00

1 stop18h 15m

R9 566

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

20:55-10:15

1 stop11h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/10

11:45-4:00

1 stop18h 15m

R9 647

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

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Sun 20/9

22:20-8:20

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/9

23:20-5:30

Nonstop8h 10m

R9 907

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

10:05-20:15

Nonstop8h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sun 20/9

23:20-5:30

Nonstop8h 10m

R9 907

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

14:30-2:55

1 stop10h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 7/9

4:25-13:30

1 stop11h 05m

R10 085

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 8/10

5:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

R10 297

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

14:05-11:40

1 stop19h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sat 3/10

0:55-15:50

1 stop16h 55m

R10 297

JohannesburgDubai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DXB Dubai Intl

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

13:30-0:50

2 stops33h 20m

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/11

8:40-9:40

2 stops27h 00m

R10 362

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Dubai?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R9 744. If you’re not able to fly to Dubai in September, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Johannesburg to Dubai during March average around R9 744.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Dubai?

The cheapest day to depart from Johannesburg to Dubai is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R12 769. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Johannesburg because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R13 237.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Dubai?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai when you can find flight prices for as low as R12 203. Flying to Dubai in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Dubai is at midday when prices are around R13 863.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to Dubai flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Dubai from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Dubai for around R10 211 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Dubai from Johannesburg for as low as R9 842 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Johannesburg to Dubai flights?

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

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Best price found	R5 002
Fastest flight time	7h 55m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Dubai	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Dubai from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is R5 002. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg to Dubai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R9 387.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Dubai takes 7h 55m

Direct flights go from Johannesburg to Dubai every day.

There are 3 airports in Dubai. From Johannesburg there are direct flights to Dubai Intl (DXB).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Dubai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?
There are 9 operators available for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Dubai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Dubai?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Dubai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R5 864	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 504 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R6 847	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 032 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom R7 638	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 42 reviews	Search RwandAir flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom R7 948	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 446 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Air Tanzania	PriceFrom R8 057	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 24 reviews	Search Air Tanzania flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R8 253	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 324 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R8 681	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 741 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R9 208	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 657 reviews	Search Emirates flights
South African	PriceFrom R11 301	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 63 reviews	Search South African flights

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