Dubai

$320+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)

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JNB — DXB
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$460
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$320
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$544

Good round-trip deal

$791 or less

Good one-way deal

$474 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Johannesburg OR Tambo-Dubai Intl flight deals.
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From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl.
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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 March 25, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/204:50 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Wed 5/281:50 amDXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 3/24$460
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/2010:50 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/295:10 pmDXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/24$472
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 3/301:15 amJNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 4/612:55 amDXB - JNB
1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/24$589
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/233:55 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop32h 35mAir Tanzania
Wed 4/304:00 amDXB - JNB
2 stops12h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 3/24$595
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 3/2612:50 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mUganda Airlines
Thu 3/276:30 amDXB - JNB
1 stop15h 10mUganda Airlines
Deal found 3/24$656
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/151:15 amJNB - DXB
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/205:10 pmDXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$659
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2910:20 pmJNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 00mEmirates
Sat 6/72:40 pmDXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Deal found 3/24$715
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1611:30 amJNB - DXB
2 stops13h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 6/205:50 amDXB - JNB
1 stop12h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$735
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 3/311:25 pmJNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Mon 4/74:05 amDXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mSouth African
Deal found 3/24$802
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1711:15 pmJNB - DXB
1 stop21h 45mKLM
Sun 6/2212:40 amDXB - JNB
2 stops22h 40mKLM
Deal found 3/24$895
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/26:50 pmJNB - DXB
2 stops26h 10mAir France
Fri 6/612:40 amDXB - JNB
2 stops22h 40mAir France
Deal found 3/25$913

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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

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

4:50 pm-8:30 am

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/28

1:50 am-2:20 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$460

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

10:50 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/29

5:10 pm-3:55 am

1 stop12h 45m

$472

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/6

1:30 pm-2:30 am

1 stop11h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 4/13

4:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$589

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/5

1:15 am-11:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sat 4/12

6:55 am-12:15 am

1 stop19h 20m

$590

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/16

1:10 pm-4:25 am

1 stop13h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/19

2:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop34h 35m

$619

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/15

1:15 am-11:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/20

5:10 pm-3:55 am

1 stop12h 45m

$659

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/29

1:25 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/8

4:05 am-10:15 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$715

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/16

11:30 am-3:25 am

2 stops13h 55m

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/20

5:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$735

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/5

1:25 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 4/11

9:55 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop8h 20m

$803

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/17

11:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/22

12:40 am-9:20 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$895

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Dubai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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

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JNB

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

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Use the Dubai Metro for a quick and cost-effective way to reach the city from DXB.

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Ramsey Qubein

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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.
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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 March 21, 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 23 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 March 25, 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 19% 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 March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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 March 25, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to DXB are scheduled on a Saturday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 March 25, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 6 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 7 airlines have flights to Dubai Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $460, RwandAir will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai and back. In addition to RwandAir, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Air Tanzania - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $472 and $589, respectively. Users have found that RwandAir is 21% 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 Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $339. Users have also found prices from $462 and $471 on Emirates and South African, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $3,094 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is $431 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at $472.

  • 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapest$419Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$441Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$445Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air TanzaniaCheapest$515Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$549Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$657Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
South AfricanCheapest$703Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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