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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

DXB — JNB
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or November, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 1,132

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,176 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dubai to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 989). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,393). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 63% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to OR Tambo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

The most flights from DXB to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Kigali (KGL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 496.

What’s the fastest layover option from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 44m.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Dubai Intl (DXB), located 10.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 4 airlines have flights from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 6 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on time: Condor (84%), Emirates (77%), South African (77%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 989). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,393). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Dubai to OR Tambo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 29 July 2025.
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestC$ 639AverageC$ 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestC$ 664AverageC$ 772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestC$ 1,004AverageC$ 1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestC$ 1,119AverageC$ 1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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