Cheap flights from Middle East to Johannesburg from R4 941

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Middle East to Johannesburg. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R4 062. The month of January is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Middle East averaging around R5 803.

The cheapest day to depart from Middle East to Johannesburg is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R13 964. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Middle East because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R15 293.

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from Middle East to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as R14 298. Flying to Johannesburg at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is in the evening when prices are around R14 763.

Fly from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Middle East - Johannesburg flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from Middle East when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around R12 051 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Middle East for as low as R9 732 on momondo.

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

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, and Egyptair are the most popular carriers operating from Middle East to Johannesburg

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg from Middle East according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

34 flights are operational daily from Middle East to Johannesburg as of May 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 3:00, with 57% of flights per day taking off in the morning.

The number of flights available between Middle East and Johannesburg is 244 per week as of May 2026. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 16% of weekly flights leaving on this day.