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$342+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Dubai
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 December 8, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Wed 12/318:20 amJNB - DXB
1 stop29h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 3/15:10 pmDXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/8$683
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:00 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/14:25 amDXB - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/7$685
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Thu 12/188:20 amJNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/185:10 pmDXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/7$738
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/115:00 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop10h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 12/166:55 amDXB - JNB
1 stop30h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/8$744
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Fri 12/121:25 pmJNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Sat 12/134:10 amDXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Deal found 12/8$764
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1810:20 pmJNB - DXB
Nonstop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/186:55 amDXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$769
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:50 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Mon 1/51:50 amDXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 12/7$770
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:00 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways
Sun 1/186:55 amDXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/8$771
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:50 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Mon 1/51:50 amDXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 12/7$774
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sat 12/131:25 pmJNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Mon 12/154:10 amDXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Deal found 12/7$786
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/116:50 pmJNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Tue 12/1611:25 pmDXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mSouth African
Deal found 12/8$789

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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 December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$551
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$342
(flydubai)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$736

Good round-trip deal

$788 or less

Good one-way deal

$511 or less
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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 December 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/8

11:00 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/14

5:10 pm-3:55 am

1 stop12h 45m

$571

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/9

8:20 am-2:55 am

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/19

5:10 pm-3:55 am

1 stop12h 45m

$585

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/9

8:20 am-2:55 am

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/17

5:10 pm-3:55 am

1 stop12h 45m

$598

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/8

11:00 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/14

7:45 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops43h 20m

$709

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/20

6:50 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 1/27

10:10 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop8h 25m

$732

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

$732

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

1:25 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/12

10:10 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop8h 25m

$732

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/1

1:25 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/19

2:25 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop8h 10m

$732

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/19

8:20 am-2:00 am

1 stop15h 40m

$342

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

12:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop10h 25m

$359

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.

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.
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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 December 5, 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 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 $525). 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 December 8, 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 17% 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 December 6, 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 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

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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

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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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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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 December 8, 2025.
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
3,432 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,432 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,432 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
South African
7.4
Good
48 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,432 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
903 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,432 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,432 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

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 9 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 7 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 14h 45m. 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 $399, Etihad Airways will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from RwandAir and Air Tanzania - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $419 and $450, respectively. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 35% 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 (84%), South African (84%) and Condor (81%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,903 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is $378 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at $466.

  • 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 $525). 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$398Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
RwandAirCheapest$419Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air TanzaniaCheapest$450Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$477Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$508Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
EmiratesCheapest$676Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
South AfricanCheapest$713Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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