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

Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 15m.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Dubai flights?

Over the last year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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

Flights via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 48m.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Dubai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Dubai delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

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

Kigali (KGL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $485.

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

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 51% of 1-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in 16h 35m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Dubai is about 3982 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai round-trip?

Currently priced at $294, Qatar Airways will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and RwandAir - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $398 and $418, respectively. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 52% 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $280. Users have also found prices from $290 and $318 on Egyptair and RwandAir, respectively.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai

The most flights from JNB to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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

On average you can expect to pay $2,736 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is $395 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at $482.

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 Emirates (82%), South African (82%) and Condor (79%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Ethiopian Air or South African as they are the most popular for this route.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Dubai flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Dubai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Dubai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Dubai flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Dubai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 10 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 8 airlines have flights to Dubai Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

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.

$330+ Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flights typically cost between $536 and $774 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $573 on Ethiopian Air (Jan 11-Jan 14).

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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 January 1, 2026.

Wed 12/3111:00 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop27h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 3/15:40 amDXB - JNB

1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/30

$696

Wed 12/312:30 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air

Tue 1/135:10 pmDXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/30

$777

Wed 12/312:30 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air

Fri 1/95:10 pmDXB - JNB

1 stop21h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/30

$844

Wed 12/3111:00 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Sat 1/105:10 pmDXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/30

$865

Wed 12/3111:00 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/75:40 amDXB - JNB

1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/30

$901

Wed 12/316:50 pmJNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Sun 3/110:10 amDXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/30

$1,017

Wed 12/3111:59 pmJNB - DXB

2 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/111:00 amDXB - JNB

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$1,040

Wed 12/3111:59 pmJNB - DXB

2 stops26h 31mAir France

Sat 2/281:55 amDXB - JNB

2 stops36h 15mAir France

Deal found 12/31

$1,072

Best flights from OR Tambo to Dubai
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Sat 1/172:30 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air

Sun 1/254:25 amDXB - JNB

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/30

$590

Thu 2/2610:25 amJNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 3/56:55 amDXB - JNB

1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$675

Fri 1/3010:25 amJNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Thu 4/304:05 amDXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 1/1

$692

Thu 4/98:20 amJNB - DXB

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Sat 4/187:45 pmDXB - JNB

2 stops43h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/30

$679

Sat 1/176:50 pmJNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Mon 1/2611:25 pmDXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 12/31

$693

Sun 1/1810:25 amJNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Sat 1/2410:10 amDXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/30

$693

Sat 1/171:25 pmJNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Sun 1/2511:25 pmDXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 1/1

$693

Wed 3/1810:20 pmJNB - DXB

Nonstop7h 55mEmirates

Sat 3/2110:10 amDXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/31

$693

Sat 2/2810:25 amJNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Mon 3/910:10 amDXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/30

$693

Sat 2/710:25 amJNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 00mEmirates

Mon 2/1611:25 pmDXB - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEmirates

Deal found 12/30

$693

Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Dubai. Data last updated January 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/88:20 amJNB - DXB

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/145:10 pmDXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/31

$583

Thu 1/82:30 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air

Fri 3/135:40 amDXB - JNB

1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/31

$598

Fri 1/92:30 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air

Mon 1/195:10 pmDXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/1

$584

Fri 1/98:20 amJNB - DXB

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Sat 1/175:10 pmDXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/30

$596

Sat 1/108:20 amJNB - DXB

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Mon 1/195:10 pmDXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/30

$582

Sat 1/108:20 amJNB - DXB

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/145:10 pmDXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/31

$595

Sun 1/118:20 amJNB - DXB

1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/145:10 pmDXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/31

$573

Sat 1/172:30 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air

Thu 1/295:10 pmDXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/30

$590

Sat 1/172:30 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air

Fri 1/305:10 pmDXB - JNB

1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/30

$605

One-way flights from OR Tambo to Dubai
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated January 1, 2026.

Fri 4/312:40 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop31h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/30

$330

Tue 2/311:00 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/30

$391

Fri 4/37:10 pmJNB - DXB

Nonstop8h 15mEmirates

Deal found 12/30

$400

Fri 1/1612:45 pmJNB - DXB

1 stop13h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/1

$403

Sun 1/1810:20 pmJNB - DXB

Nonstop7h 55mEmirates

Deal found 1/1

$405

Sun 1/189:45 pmJNB - DXB

2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$426

Fri 2/62:30 pmJNB - DXB

2 stops19h 50mKuwait Airways

Deal found 1/1

$436

Wed 3/182:30 pmJNB - DXB

2 stops19h 50mKuwait Airways

Deal found 12/31

$450

Fri 4/32:30 pmJNB - DXB

2 stops20h 05mKuwait Airways

Deal found 12/30

$452

Fri 2/66:45 pmJNB - DXB

3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$461

Sun 3/1510:20 pmJNB - DXB

Nonstop7h 55mEmirates

Deal found 12/31

$471

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Dubai

Most accurate provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
Round-trip from	$573 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$330 (Mytrip)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$612
Good round-trip deal	$784 or less
Good one-way deal	$457 or less

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JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/17

2:30 pm-4:10 am

1 stop11h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/25

4:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$590

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/26

10:25 am-8:25 pm

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 3/5

6:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$675

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

8:20 am-2:55 am

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sat 4/18

7:45 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops43h 20m

$679

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/30

10:25 am-8:25 pm

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/30

4:05 am-10:15 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$692

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/17

6:50 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/26

11:25 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$693

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/18

10:25 am-8:25 pm

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/24

10:10 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop8h 25m

$693

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/17

1:25 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/25

11:25 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$693

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/18

10:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop7h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sat 3/21

10:10 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop8h 25m

$693

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/28

10:25 am-8:25 pm

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/9

10:10 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop8h 25m

$693

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/7

10:25 am-8:25 pm

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/16

11:25 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$693

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Dubai in January.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Trip.com	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
OneTravel	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
BudgetAir	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Dubai flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Dubai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Dubai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Dubai flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Dubai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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 77 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai (average of $346). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $526). 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?

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 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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

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

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

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

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JNB

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

DXB

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, RwandAir, and South African 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

3,449 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,449 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,449 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

RwandAir

7.7

Good

37 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,449 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

South African

7.5

Good

50 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,449 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

923 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,449 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Kenya Airways

6.8

Okay

287 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,449 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

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 10 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 8 airlines have flights to Dubai Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?
There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in 16h 35m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Dubai is about 3982 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai round-trip?
Currently priced at $294, Qatar Airways will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and RwandAir - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $398 and $418, respectively. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 52% 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $280. Users have also found prices from $290 and $318 on Egyptair and RwandAir, 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 Emirates (82%), South African (82%) and Condor (79%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?
On average you can expect to pay $2,736 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is $395 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at $482.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai (average of $346). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $526). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$313	Average$679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$398	Average$554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
RwandAir	Cheapest$418	Average$439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Air Tanzania	Cheapest$450	Average$568	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$477	Average$531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Kenya Airways	Cheapest$508	Average$590	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%
Emirates	Cheapest$656	Average$720	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
South African	Cheapest$722	Average$797	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%

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