On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the route from Dubai to Johannesburg. Flights between these cities operate regularly, with approximately 20 flights per week covering a distance of 6,397 km.
Airlines such as SA, EK, and DE operate these flights. Ticket prices are dynamic, so to choose the best offer, use the price trend chart and information on how to get to the airport in Dubai or how to get from Johannesburg airport to the city.
The table shows direct flights Dubai → Johannesburg on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 8 h 10 min. Regular flights are operated by Emirates, South African Airways and Condor. Departures from Dubai Airport and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport airports, arrivals at O.R. Tambo International Airport and Lanseria International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Dubai — Johannesburg by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $303 in b, and the most expensive are around $364 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Dubai → Johannesburg, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $792 | high | May | $560 | low | Sep | $573 | low |
| Feb | $587 | low | Jun | $628 | medium | Oct | $669 | medium |
| Mar | $655 | medium | Jul | $546 | low | Nov | $642 | medium |
| Apr | $724 | high | Aug | $642 | medium | Dec | $819 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The highest temperatures in Johannesburg are recorded in October and November, when the air warms up to 26.5°C. July is considered the coolest time of year, with an average minimum of 3.6°C, while the wettest month is December, which sees up to 125.21 mm of precipitation.
From a budget perspective, the most cost-effective month to fly is November, when ticket prices start $303. Peak prices occur in June and July — during this period, the minimum fare starts $363.
September is considered an optimal time for a trip, offering comfortable temperatures and a minimal risk of prolonged rain, combined with moderate flight costs. It is worth noting that in December and January, the number of sunny days decreases due to seasonal rainfall.
On the Dubai — Johannesburg route, 3 airlines provide regular services, with Emirates and South African Airways being the key operators. Direct flights operate daily, providing a frequency of about 20 departures per week. You can review the detailed schedule and choose the preferred flight type in the list of airlines below.
Flights Dubai — Johannesburg depart from Dubai Airport and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport and arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport and Lanseria International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time on a direct flight is about 7 hours and 30 minutes, considering the 6,397 km distance between the cities.
South African Airways (SA), Emirates (EK), and Condor (DE) operate regular flights between the cities.
Flights from Dubai arrive at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Flight prices change constantly depending on the season and flight occupancy; you can find the current minimum in the low-price calendar on this page.
To find the best deals, we recommend starting price monitoring 1.5–2 months before your planned departure date.
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