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$324+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)

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JNB — DXB
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Mon 8/18
Mon 8/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or February, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Dubai (DXB). 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 August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$536
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$324
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$641

Good round-trip deal

$744 or less

Good one-way deal

$490 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 13, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/22:30 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/125:40 amDXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12$536
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/22:30 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/74:25 amDXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/11$541
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/72:30 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/144:25 amDXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/11$548
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/252:30 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/15:40 amDXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12$549
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/211:35 amJNB - DXB
1 stop26h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 11/252:20 amDXB - JNB
1 stop15h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/11$550
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/22:15 pmJNB - DXB
2 stops34h 15mAir Tanzania
Tue 10/74:00 amDXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 8/11$551
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/182:15 pmJNB - DXB
2 stops34h 15mAir Tanzania
Thu 9/254:00 amDXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 8/12$554
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/232:30 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/285:10 pmDXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12$555
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/92:30 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/164:25 amDXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12$557
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/282:15 pmJNB - DXB
2 stops34h 15mAir Tanzania
Sat 10/44:00 amDXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 8/11$559
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/262:30 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 8/295:10 pmDXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/11$564
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/232:30 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/65:40 amDXB - JNB
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12$570

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Dubai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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Dubai

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

2:30 pm-2:55 am

1 stop10h 25m

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/12

5:40 am-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$536

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

2:30 pm-2:55 am

1 stop10h 25m

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/7

4:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$541

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/18

10:50 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/25

5:40 am-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$541

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

10:50 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/23

4:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$541

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/7

2:30 pm-4:10 am

1 stop11h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/14

4:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$548

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/25

2:30 pm-4:10 am

1 stop11h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/1

5:40 am-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$549

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/25

8:20 am-2:55 am

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Thu 8/28

4:25 am-8:10 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$549

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/19

1:35 am-12:30 am

1 stop20h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 11/27

6:55 am-10:55 am

1 stop30h 00m

$550

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/18

2:15 pm-2:30 am

2 stops34h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/25

4:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$554

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/23

10:50 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/28

5:10 pm-3:55 am

1 stop12h 45m

$555

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The best insider tips for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai trip
Airports
JNB

Arrive at JNB 3 hours ahead for international flights due to potentially long security lines, especially during peak times.

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
DXB

Use the Dubai Metro Red Line for a quick, cost-effective trip from DXB to the city center.

Read more about DXBby Ramsey Qubein
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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on JNB

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DXB

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Dubai. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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 JNB to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 13, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from OR Tambo to Dubai. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Dubai. 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 August 13, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

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

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

Kigali (KGL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of 1-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, 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 $506.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, 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: 10h 15m.

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

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

Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 54m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated August 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, South African, and RwandAir from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,314 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,314 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,314 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
South African
7.7
Good
41 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,314 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,314 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
824 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,314 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
275 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,314 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai, you will be flying into Dubai Intl. Dubai Intl (DXB) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Dubai Intl is the only Dubai airport and it handles 8 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 7 airlines have flights to Dubai Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $536, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 12% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Tanzania. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $324. Users have also found prices from $350 and $369 on Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai are Condor (97%), Emirates (86%) and South African (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,885 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is $372 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at $484.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Dubai 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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 7 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Dubai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Dubai. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapest$419Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$442Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$508Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air TanzaniaCheapest$515Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$539Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$680Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
South AfricanCheapest$716Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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