Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Johannesburg (DXB - JNB)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Dubai to Johannesburg and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$600	Ethiopian 1 stop 18 hr Fri, May 8 — Thu, May 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is currently $600
Cheapest one-way flight	$334	Qatar Airways 1 stop 13 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is currently $334
Cheapest nonstop flights	$861	Emirates Nonstop 9 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is currently $861
Last-minute weekend getaway	$586	Qatar Airways 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dubai to Johannesburg is currently $586
Cheapest business class flights	$1,942	Uganda Airlines 1 stop 11 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is currently $1,942

Fastest flight	8 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Dubai to Johannesburg takes 8 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $445–760
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $490–740

Popular airlines from Dubai to Johannesburg

Emirates

Nonstop

from $861

Typical price: $810–1,050

21 weekly nonstop flights

DXB - JNB Every day
Ethiopian

from $600

Typical price: $480–770

65 weekly connecting flights

DXB, SHJ - JNB Every day
Qatar Airways

from $586

Typical price: $550–970

50 weekly connecting flights

DXB, SHJ - JNB Every day
Kenya Airways

from $708

Typical price: $470–790

27 weekly connecting flights

DXB, SHJ - JNB Every day
EgyptAir

Typical price: $640–1,400

12 weekly connecting flights

DXB, SHJ - JNB Every day
RwandAir

from $616

Typical price: $510–770

8 weekly connecting flights

DXB - JNB Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri

Popular airports near Dubai

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Dubai United Arab Emirates 28 min 6 mi
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

Sharjah United Arab Emirates 35 min 17 mi
Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 1 hr 11 min 66 mi
Fujairah International Airport (FJR)

Fujairah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 18 min 66 mi

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Dubai to Johannesburg

The cheapest flights from Dubai to Johannesburg are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $445 to $760.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $600. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $334.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Emirates flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is $861, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is $600, flying from May 8 to May 21.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is $586, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is $708, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest RwandAir flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is $616, flying from May 22 to Jun 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Johannesburg starts at $600 from Fri, May 8 to Thu, May 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $334 and departs on Wed, May 6.

8 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Dubai to Johannesburg.

Johannesburg is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Nov–Mar) and mild, drier winters (May–Sep). Most visitors arrive Mar–May and Oct–Dec. Local events include the Rand Show consumer exhibition (Mar–Apr), the Joy of Jazz festival (Sep) and the Joburg Carnival (New Year's Eve).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Dubai to Johannesburg really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg.

In terms of nonstop flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 21 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

In terms of flights, Ethiopian is the most popular. Ethiopian offers 65 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Dubai to Johannesburg are:

Qatar Airways offers 50 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Kenya Airways offers 27 connecting flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
EgyptAir offers 12 connecting flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
RwandAir offers 8 connecting flights per week. RwandAir flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Dubai and Johannesburg.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $600. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $334.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Emirates flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is $861, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is $600, flying from May 8 to May 21.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is $586, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is $708, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest RwandAir flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is $616, flying from May 22 to Jun 5.

Emirates flies direct from Dubai to Johannesburg.

There are 21 Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dubai and Johannesburg at price $586 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Emirates flies direct from Dubai to Johannesburg.

There are 21 Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Dubai to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dubai and Johannesburg start at $861 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20 with Emirates.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Dubai and Johannesburg start at $1,942 from Mon, Jun 8 to Wed, Jun 24 with Uganda Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dubai and Johannesburg start at $600 from Fri, May 8 to Thu, May 21.

To book business class trips from Dubai to Johannesburg, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Dubai and Johannesburg starts at $586 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dubai and Johannesburg at price $586 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Johannesburg, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.