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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Dubai to Johannesburg

July 9 - July 30

Cheapest

DXB - Johannesburg

$622

$521

Round trip

July 22 - July 27

Cheapest

DXB - Johannesburg

$641

$521

Round trip

July 3 - July 26

DXB - Johannesburg

$619

$522

Round trip

June 25 - July 3

DXB - Johannesburg

$687

$522

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July 17 - July 31

DXB - Johannesburg

$623

$524

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July 2 - July 16

DXB - Johannesburg

$640

$525

Round trip

July 7 - July 9

Best

DXB - Johannesburg

$695

$525

Round trip

June 21 - June 26

Best
Earliest

DXB - Johannesburg

$732

$526

Round trip

July 17 - July 23

DXB - Johannesburg

$644

$526

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September 2 - September 9

DXB - Johannesburg

$643

$526

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Insights for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg

The journey from Dubai to Johannesburg covers a significant distance of 6413 km, classifying it as a long-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Dubai to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $626–$1608, with a median price of $938. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg, March stands out with a median fare of $315. Other cost-effective months include August, where the median fare is $465, and April, with a median fare of $588. These months offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall median for the route.
Most itineraries for this route involve connections, as only 18.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from Dubai to Johannesburg. For the majority of journeys that are not non-stop, travelers can expect to make two stopovers.
A typical journey from Dubai to Johannesburg takes approximately 21h 30m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries, as most flights on this long-haul route involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Johannesburg

Regular price: $548 - $650

Prices for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg is between $548 and $650. The current lowest deal is $521 with Kenya Airways, for travel from July 9 to July 30, 2026.

now $521

Low $548

High $650

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg is March, with a median price of $315. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1271. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $315

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,271

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Direct flights from Dubai to Johannesburg

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Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Johannesburg

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Johannesburg

Kenya Airways

Dubai (DXB) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$702

$541

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Johannesburg

Kenya Airways

Dubai (DXB) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$732

$522

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Johannesburg

Kenya Airways

Dubai (DXB) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$790

$533

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Johannesburg

Kenya Airways

Dubai (DXB) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$774

$561

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Johannesburg

Kenya Airways

Dubai (DXB) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$757

$531

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Johannesburg

Kenya Airways

Dubai (DXB) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$752

$531

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$998  →  $571

43%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$984  →  $559

43%

28 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 30

$973  →  $599

38%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$1,000  →  $631

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg

Dubai - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Dubai to Johannesburg are above the typical level, with a median price of $938.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg, with a median price of $315.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically last 21h 30m.

The median flight duration from Dubai to Johannesburg is 21h 30m, covering 6413 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 81.7% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights.

South African Airways is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg appear frequently, about 0.7 times per day.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International (DXB) is a good option for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$521

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International (DWC) offers another departure point for your trip to Johannesburg.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1817

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Dubai Bus Station (XNB) provides an alternative departure location for your journey to Johannesburg.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$522

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International (SHJ) is an option for flights from the wider Dubai area to Johannesburg.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$588

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$522

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International is another option for travelers flying from Dubai to Johannesburg.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1216

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International Airport is a useful alternative due to its proximity and easier navigation than the main hub.

📍 ~30 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1216

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Bloemfontein Airport is a major domestic hub with reliable services, good infrastructure, and accessibility.

📍 ~390 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$746

Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP)

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is a reliable regional option serving the eastern part of the country.

📍 ~340 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1368

Polokwane International (PTG)

Polokwane International Airport is a domestic option for northern Gauteng travelers, avoiding major hub congestion.

📍 ~280 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1137

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International Airport is a major international hub with a wide variety of airlines and destinations.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$676

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Dubai to Johannesburg is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $537. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1473. Similarly, booking more than 60 days in advance typically shows an average price of $1218, indicating that waiting until closer to the departure date, within the ideal window, can result in significant savings.

A good deal for a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg is considered to be around $626 or less. This threshold is based on historical pricing data from the trailing 90 days, where it represents the 25th percentile of prices observed. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $938, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1608. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $626, it is typically a very competitive price for this route.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg, with a median price of $315. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $465. April is another relatively affordable option, showing a median price of $588. These months tend to be considerably cheaper than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $938.