Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from £261

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DXB
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl are usually found in March or September, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£375

One-way from

£261

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£455

Good round-trip deal

£547 or less

Good one-way deal

£316 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/2-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£16 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 16 January 2026.

Sat 14/214:30
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop11h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/217:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1£375
Sat 7/214:30
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop11h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/205:40
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1£376
Sun 18/114:30
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 20/117:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1£377
Wed 22/414:30
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop11h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/405:40
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1£383
Sun 1/323:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/317:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1£396
Mon 30/314:30
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop10h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/405:40
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1£397
Sun 19/414:30
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop11h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 26/405:40
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1£399
Mon 9/223:00
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/204:25
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1£403
Sun 26/422:50
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 2/517:10
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1£410
Sat 28/214:30
JNB
-
DXB
1 stop11h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 6/304:25
DXB
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1£424

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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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

14:30-04:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/2

05:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

£376

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

14:30-04:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/4

05:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

£383

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/4

05:40-20:10

1 stop16h 30m

£383

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

14:30-02:55

1 stop10h 25m

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/5

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

£383

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

14:30-04:10

1 stop11h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/2

17:10-03:55

1 stop12h 45m

£451

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

22:20-08:15

Nonstop7h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/2

23:25-05:35

Nonstop8h 10m

£547

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

22:20-08:15

Nonstop7h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/2

23:25-05:35

Nonstop8h 10m

£547

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

10:25-20:25

Nonstop8h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/2

04:10-10:25

Nonstop8h 15m

£547

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:20-08:15

Nonstop7h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/3

14:25-20:35

Nonstop8h 10m

£547

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

13:25-23:40

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/4

23:20-05:30

Nonstop8h 10m

£547

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 return flight from OR Tambo to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai is 24 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 £258). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £392). 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 16 January 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2026.

Travellers 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. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai?

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 16 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, RwandAir, andSouth African from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

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?

    Most people fly into Dubai Intl (DXB) if they book a flight to Dubai from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Dubai Intl has 9 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 5 airlines. Dubai Intl is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Dubai’s city center.

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

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai will take you 11h 40m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Dubai are separated by a distance of 3982 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai is RwandAir. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £300 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at £345 and £379 round-trip. Users have found that RwandAir is 34% 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?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £204. Emirates flights start at £267 while deals on South African start at £310 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Dubai from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (72%), South African (72%), Condor( 71%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £485 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is £286 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at £559.

  • 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 holiday 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 £258). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £392). 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 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Dubai

Discover the top 5 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapest£300Average£321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£345Average£382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£379Average£437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£455Average£481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest£573Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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