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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.SAR 1,084 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Jun.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,084, select.
Dubai.SAR 1,088 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 May.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,088, select.
Dubai.SAR 1,109 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,109, select.
Dubai.SAR 1,190 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,190, select.
Dubai.SAR 1,242 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,242, select.
Dubai.SAR 1,256 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Dec.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,256, select.
Dubai.SAR 1,294 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,294, select.
Dubai.SAR 1,297 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,297, 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 June.
May
from SAR 1,088
Jun
from SAR 1,084
Jul
from SAR 1,109
Aug
from SAR 1,357
Sep
from SAR 1,242
Oct
from SAR 1,297
Nov
from SAR 1,294
Dec
from SAR 1,256
Jan
from SAR 1,662
Feb
from SAR 1,190
Mar
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Apr
from SAR 1,449

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Johannesburg to Dubai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundSAR 1,084
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time8 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineSouth African Airways
Average flights per week65

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 SAR 1,699. 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 9 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg to Dubai.
South African Airways, Emirates and Condor fly direct from Johannesburg to Dubai.
As of May 2025, there are 65 flights per week flying from Johannesburg to Dubai.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai is usually May 2025.
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 SAR 1,699.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai on Monday, 2 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 9 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 May, the average temperature is usually around 32°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 from Johannesburg

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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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