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R5 125+ Cheap flights to the United Arab Emirates

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

Find the latest flights to United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates
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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 United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available to United Arab Emirates. 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
Sun 13/48:10JNB - AUH
1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 21/417:40AUH - JNB
1 stop12h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2R10 028

Find flights to United Arab Emirates within your budget

Locate flights to United Arab Emirates 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

Sat 22/3

16:50-8:30

1 stop13h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/3

1:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

R7 816

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

8:50-3:50

1 stop17h 00m

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/3

22:50-9:25

1 stop12h 35m

R8 148

JohannesburgDubai

JNB - DXB

JNBDXB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 28/5

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

R8 443

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

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

8:10-22:15

1 stop12h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 30/4

17:40-10:00

1 stop18h 20m

R10 508

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

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

21:45-15:30

1 stop15h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 8/5

16:30-7:10

1 stop16h 40m

R10 950

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

19:05-1:15

1 stop28h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 18/3

2:15-10:50

1 stop34h 35m

R11 522

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Best time to book a flight to United Arab Emirates

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Travel insights for flights to United Arab Emirates

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

How long is the flight to United Arab Emirates?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates takes 11 hours 27 minutes. Flights to United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability to United Arab Emirates

The most flights from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

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

Emirates

Emirates

From R499

RwandAir

RwandAir

From R410

South African

South African

From R690

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R437

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to United Arab Emirates?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates are SAUDIA, Kenya Airways and RwandAir.

Rainfall in United Arab Emirates by month

Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in United Arab Emirates by month

Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Arab Emirates, 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in United Arab Emirates?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to United Arab Emirates in the last few years. This data was updated on 21 February 2025.
The most popular places in United Arab Emirates to fly to are Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, South African and Qatar Airways to United Arab Emirates. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
3 279 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
3 279 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
3 610 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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.

Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 178 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 832 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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 is good to know if travelling to United Arab Emirates?

  • The capital of the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi. The city is renowned for its amazing parks and gardens, but if you’re traveling here make sure you get a glimpse of the rich history which can be explored in sites such as the Old Fort.
  • Dubai is the UAE’s shopping capital, which means that travelers that stop here have to check out the Mall of the Emirates, featuring an indoor ski arena, a palm tree-shaped man-made island, and the world’s only seven-star hotel!
  • Sharjah is the third largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, and although not nearly as popular as Dubai or Abu Dhabi, it’s still a perfect place to submerge yourself in the culture and explore the beautifully restored old buildings.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to United Arab Emirates?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in United Arab Emirates?

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

  • How much is a return flight to United Arab Emirates?

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

  • Where does the fastest flight to United Arab Emirates depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to United Arab Emirates, 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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