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

DXB — JNB
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or November, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 12 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£456

Good round-trip deal

£527 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 DXB to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 7 September 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, South African, andEthiopian Air from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
South African
7.6
Good
44 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to OR Tambo. 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 from for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Dubai, you will be flying from Dubai Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Dubai Intl (DXB) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Dubai. There are 8 flights from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from £319. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from £328, and Emirates, from £523. Ethiopian Air is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on time: Emirates (74%), South African (74%), Condor (74%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to OR Tambo 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 Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Top 4 airlines flying from Dubai to OR Tambo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to OR Tambo. 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 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£319Average£355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£328Average£411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest£523Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest£571Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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