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AED 1,278 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
AED 2,060
Typical prices: AED 3,015-AED 1,888
RwandAir
Thu 21/5Fri 29/5
DXB - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
AED 2,964
Typical prices: AED 3,107-AED 2,769
Emirates
Sun 23/8Tue 1/9
DXB - JNB • Direct
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Cheapest • from AED 2,060 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Most punctual • 88% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg AED 1,939 (return)
Shortest trip • 11h 15m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Dubai to OR Tambo (DXB-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dubai to OR Tambo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Dubai to OR Tambo

Thu, 21 May - Fri, 29 May
RwandAir Logo
01:50 - 14:20
DXB
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JNB
14h 30m
1 stop
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16:50 - 08:30
JNB
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DXB
13h 40m
1 stop
AED 2,060RwandAir
Thu, 7 May - Thu, 14 May
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01:50 - 02:20
DXB
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JNB
26h 30m
1 stop
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03:10 - 08:30
JNB
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DXB
27h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,104RwandAir
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
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01:50 - 02:20
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JNB
26h 30m
1 stop
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03:10 - 08:30
JNB
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DXB
27h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,123RwandAir
Wed, 22 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
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17:10 - 03:55
DXB
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JNB
12h 45m
1 stop
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22:50 - 15:45
JNB
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DXB
14h 55m
1 stop
AED 2,126Ethiopian Air
Wed, 22 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
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17:10 - 03:55
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JNB
12h 45m
1 stop
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22:50 - 15:45
JNB
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DXB
14h 55m
1 stop
AED 2,130Ethiopian Air
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 03:55
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JNB
12h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 02:55
JNB
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DXB
16h 35m
1 stop
AED 2,148Ethiopian Air
Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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01:50 - 14:20
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JNB
14h 30m
1 stop
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16:50 - 08:30
JNB
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DXB
13h 40m
1 stop
AED 2,152RwandAir
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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01:50 - 02:20
DXB
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JNB
26h 30m
1 stop
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03:10 - 08:30
JNB
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DXB
27h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,156RwandAir
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
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01:50 - 14:20
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JNB
14h 30m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
03:10 - 08:30
JNB
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DXB
27h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,163RwandAir
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
05:40 - 20:10
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JNB
16h 30m
1 stop
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08:20 - 02:55
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DXB
16h 35m
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AED 2,167Ethiopian Air
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dubai to OR Tambo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Dubai, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost AED 1,928 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 3,096 and AED 3,000 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightAED 1,278
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flight from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Dubai to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was AED 1,278 for a one-way ticket and AED 2,060 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Dubai airport is called Dubai Intl and the only airport in OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Dubai and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg, Emirates or RwandAir?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg are Emirates and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of AED 2,987 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 1,886 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Dubai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Dubai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 2,270 or less one-way and AED 2,971 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Direct departures

Dubai Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubai Intl

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Dubai to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dubai to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3563 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

2.0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
DXB - LGW
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight [I629/352] . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

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