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R5 143+ Cheap flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2025

Find the latest flights to Dubai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Return from

R7 872

One-way from

R5 143

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R9 992
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 24/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R17 183 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 998 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Dubai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 24/416:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Tue 29/41:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 20/2R7 872
Tue 25/28:50JNB - DXB
1 stop17h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 3/323:00DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R8 130
Tue 18/323:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/317:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R8 462
Fri 21/38:20JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/316:05DXB - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R8 554
Fri 28/313:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 00mAir Tanzania
Fri 21/114:00DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 20/2R10 010
Thu 6/318:50JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Sat 8/34:10DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R10 452
Wed 5/31:15JNB - DXB
1 stop21h 15mKenya Airways
Sat 8/33:00DXB - JNB
1 stop23h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R10 711
Tue 25/29:40HLA - DXB
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/310:40DXB - HLA
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 094

Find flights to Dubai within your budget

Locate flights to Dubai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Tue 29/4

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R7 872

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

13:20-3:50

1 stop12h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/3

22:50-9:25

1 stop12h 35m

R8 185

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Tue 25/3

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R8 462

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

8:20-2:10

1 stop15h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 28/3

16:05-3:55

1 stop13h 50m

R8 554

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/3

13:30-2:30

1 stop11h 00m

Dubai Intl

Fri 21/11

4:00-14:55

1 stop12h 55m

R10 010

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

13:25-23:45

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/3

14:40-20:50

Nonstop8h 10m

R10 452

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

1:15-0:30

1 stop21h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/3

3:00-0:15

1 stop23h 15m

R10 711

JohannesburgDubai

HLA - DXB

HLADXB

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 6/5

12:55-5:00

1 stop14h 05m

Dubai Intl

Tue 13/5

10:15-20:55

1 stop12h 40m

R17 144

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

13:20-10:20

1 stop19h 00m

R5 143

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/3

17:00-0:30

1 stop29h 30m

R6 120

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Best time to book a flight to Dubai

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Travel insights for flights to Dubai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Dubai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Dubai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Dubai?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai takes 11 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Dubai from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Dubai should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Dubai

The most flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Dubai?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dubai are Emirates, RwandAir and South African.

Emirates

Emirates

From R499

RwandAir

RwandAir

From R410

South African

South African

From R690

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R423

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Dubai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dubai are SAUDIA, RwandAir and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, South African and Qatar Airways to Dubai to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

South African
7,5
Good
44 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

RwandAir
7,2
Good
28 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
775 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai?

    Most people fly into Dubai Intl (DXB) if they book a flight to Dubai. Dubai Intl is conveniently located just 10,9 km from Dubai’s city centre. There are 5 flights from Johannesburg to Dubai Intl per day from 12 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Dubai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Dubai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Dubai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Dubai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Dubai?

    Dubai Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Dubai. One-way flights to Dubai Intl typically cost R1 469, while return flights cost around R109.

  • How much is a return flight to Dubai?

    A return flight to Dubai will typically cost around R1 172, however they can be found for as little as R6.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Dubai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Dubai, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Dubai Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Dubai Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Dubai Intl?

    Yes. Dubai Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleep 'n Fly Sleep Lounge, B-Gates Terminal 3 - Transit Only is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0,0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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