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Among airlines operating Dubai to Johannesburg flights:

• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Emirates operates flights between Dubai and Johannesburg.

Flights from Dubai to Johannesburg usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Johannesburg:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,898 return via Cairo (CAI), compared with AED 3,167 for direct.

One-stop flights from Dubai to Johannesburg most commonly connect through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Dubai to Johannesburg route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,493 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 3,088, a difference of AED 595. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Johannesburg route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Johannesburg flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Johannesburg:

• Earliest: departs at 04:05 and lands at 12:19
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 07:39.

The flight takes about 8h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of AED 2,885. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dubai to Johannesburg takes 8h 14m, covering 10,339 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Dubai to Johannesburg are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about AED 1,487.

Emirates is the only airline operating Dubai to Johannesburg flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 44m, compared to 12h 14m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 12h 23m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Johannesburg is 2 hours behind Dubai (South Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates from around AED 25:

· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around AED 15:

· Europcar
· Budget
· Hertz
· Bluu
· Woodford

Return flights from Dubai to Johannesburg range from AED 2,024 to AED 3,206, with an average of AED 2,885 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,024 counts as a good deal.