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R5 396+ Cheap flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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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 12 April 2025.

Return from

R8 732

One-way from

R5 396

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 706
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 27/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R14 978 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 069 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 12 April 2025.

Tue 27/522:50JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/617:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/4R8 732
Mon 12/516:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Thu 15/51:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 11/4R10 048
Fri 17/1021:45JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 15mEgyptair
Tue 28/1016:20DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 11/4R10 658
Fri 16/51:15JNB - DXB
1 stop20h 15mKenya Airways
Mon 26/50:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/4R10 848
Thu 8/513:55JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/50:55DXB - JNB
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R10 906
Mon 9/613:25JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Sun 15/69:55DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 12/4R11 973
Fri 25/414:15JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania
Mon 28/44:00DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 11/4R11 992
Mon 16/613:10JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 15mAir Mauritius
Sat 21/62:50DXB - JNB
1 stop34h 35mAir Mauritius
Deal found 11/4R12 603
Sat 10/519:50HLA - DXB
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/523:20DXB - HLA
3 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R15 043

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 12 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Dubai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

22:50-15:45

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/6

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R8 732

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/5

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R10 048

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

1:15-23:30

1 stop20h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 26/5

0:55-10:55

1 stop12h 00m

R10 848

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

13:55-3:25

1 stop11h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/5

0:55-0:15

1 stop25h 20m

R10 906

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

14:15-2:30

1 stop10h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 12/5

4:00-13:15

1 stop11h 15m

R11 382

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

13:25-23:45

Nonstop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/6

9:55-16:15

Nonstop8h 20m

R11 973

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

13:10-4:25

1 stop13h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/6

2:50-11:25

1 stop34h 35m

R12 221

JohannesburgDubai

HLA - DXB

HLADXB

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sat 10/5

19:50-3:25

3 stops29h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/5

23:20-19:15

3 stops21h 55m

R15 043

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

8:10-20:55

1 stop10h 45m

R5 396

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

7:10-7:00

2 stops21h 50m

R5 853

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Best time to book a flight to Dubai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Dubai

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 11 April 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 24 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 12 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 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 Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 R518

RwandAir

RwandAir

From R410

South African

South African

From R693

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R426

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 12 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways and South African 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
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 550 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
South African
7,3
Good
30 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
765 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Kuwait Airways
7,1
Good
299 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

FAQs about flying to Dubai

  • 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 6 flights from Johannesburg to Dubai Intl per day from 13 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 520, while return flights cost around R4 347.

  • How much is a return flight to Dubai?

    A return flight to Dubai will typically cost around R291, however they can be found for as little as R228.

  • 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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