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R5 526+ Cheap flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Dec 24 — Dec 311
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Flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2024

Find the latest flights to Dubai in 2024, 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 19 December 2024.

Return from

R8 552

One-way from

R5 526

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 009
18/2-28/2
  • 18/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 7/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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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 19 December 2024.

Sun 29/1216:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Fri 10/11:50DXB - JNB
1 stop26h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 18/12R10 382
Sun 22/1223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 31/124:25DXB - JNB
1 stop25h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R11 940
Wed 25/1213:55JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 35mAir Tanzania
Sun 29/124:00DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 18/12R12 103
Fri 27/128:20JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/116:05DXB - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R12 611
Tue 31/121:15JNB - DXB
1 stop21h 15mKenya Airways
Thu 9/12:00DXB - JNB
1 stop31h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/12R12 647
Mon 30/1218:50JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mSouth African
Tue 7/114:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mSouth African
Deal found 17/12R14 622
Sat 28/1218:50JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 15mEmirates
Sun 29/1214:40DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R17 231
Wed 25/1214:05HLA - DXB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/123:50DXB - HLA
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R29 280

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 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

8:20-9:55

1 stop23h 35m

Dubai Intl

Fri 28/2

16:05-3:55

1 stop13h 50m

R8 552

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/4

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sat 19/4

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R8 588

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

3:10-8:30

1 stop27h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/1

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R9 168

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

1:15-23:30

1 stop20h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 19/4

6:55-9:45

1 stop28h 50m

R10 056

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/1

18:50-5:05

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/1

4:10-10:25

Nonstop8h 15m

R10 944

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/1

13:10-23:25

1 stop32h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/1

10:00-11:25

1 stop27h 25m

R11 016

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

18:50-5:05

Nonstop8h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/1

14:40-20:50

Nonstop8h 10m

R13 788

JohannesburgDubai

HLA - DXB

HLADXB

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 18/1

7:00-4:10

2 stops19h 10m

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/1

17:10-18:55

2 stops27h 45m

R15 238

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

1:15-0:30

1 stop21h 15m

R5 526

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

R5 816

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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 13 December 2024.

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 45 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 2 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 at midday, 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 Thursday, 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 R500

RwandAir

RwandAir

From R423

South African

South African

From R691

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From R450

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Dubai?

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

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 19 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, RwandAir and Kenya 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
3 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

South African
7,8
Good
66 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SAUDIA
7,4
Good
711 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

  • 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 9 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, SAUDIA 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 273, while return flights cost around R2 929.

  • How much is a return flight to Dubai?

    A return flight to Dubai will typically cost around R188, however they can be found for as little as R162.

  • 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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