How many flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 16.4% of flights from Johannesburg to Dubai were non-stop. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights include at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

What's the flight time from Johannesburg to Dubai?

The typical direct flight time from Johannesburg to Dubai is approximately 8 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 6413 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 14 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their itinerary, as connecting flights can add substantial time to the overall journey.

Should I set a price alert for Johannesburg to Dubai flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai have been classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial, as it allows travelers to be notified when prices drop. Given the frequent nature of deals, an alert can help in securing a more favorable fare.

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Johannesburg to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

For flights from Johannesburg to Dubai, fares typically range from $833–$1517, with a median of $1090 over the last 90 days. Right now, fares are near the typical level, and about 15% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai? The most affordable times to travel are typically in February, with a median fare of $480. January also offers lower prices, with a median of $496, followed by April at $657. Planning your trip during these months can result in significant savings.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Dubai takes about 8h 10m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. While direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are available, they represent only 16.4% of recent fares, meaning you will likely encounter itineraries with one or more stops.

The route between Johannesburg and Dubai covers a distance of 6413 kilometers. This classifies the journey as a long-haul flight, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves extended time in the air.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Dubai

Regular price: $609 - $894

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai is typically between $609 and $894. The current lowest deal is $556 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Sep 17-Sep 30.

now $556

Low $609

High $894

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to DXB is October, with a median price of $760. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1396. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $760

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,396

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Dubai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dubai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dubai (DXB)

Kenya Airways

$866

$564

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dubai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dubai (DXB)

Kenya Airways

$715

$559

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dubai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dubai (DXB)

Kenya Airways

$729

$566

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dubai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dubai (DXB)

Kenya Airways

$718

$566

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dubai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dubai (DXB)

Kenya Airways

$815

$566

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dubai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dubai (DXB)

Kenya Airways

$768

$566

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$945 → $585

38%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$929 → $578

38%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$928 → $585

37%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$932 → $589

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai

Johannesburg - Dubai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Dubai are near the typical level at $556.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $480

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai, with a median price of $480.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 8h 10m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai typically take 8 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 83.6% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Emirates Airlines is one option for direct flights on the Johannesburg to Dubai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$586

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International is a primary arrival option for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai.

📍 ~11 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$561

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a major international hub within the UAE, offering extensive global connectivity.

📍 ~115 km from Dubai (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours drive from central Dubai depending on traffic)

💸 Flights from ~$457

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Feb 27

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$2,423

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Oct 19

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$2,918

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Dec 02

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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$2,325

$1,820

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From JNB

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Dec 02

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

92% AI deal score

$2,259

$1,820

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Business Class

From JNB

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Dec 03

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

92% AI deal score

$2,308

$1,820

Save $488

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Business Class

From JNB

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Nov 02

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

91% AI deal score

$2,376

$1,747

Save $629

Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

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Oct 17

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

91% AI deal score

$2,875

$1,916

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Business Class

From JNB

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Oct 05

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

91% AI deal score

$2,799

$1,916

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From JNB

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Sep 30

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

91% AI deal score

$2,862

$1,927

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Business Class

From JNB

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Nov 11

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

91% AI deal score

$2,173

$1,820

Save $353

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Business Class

From JNB

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Oct 26

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

91% AI deal score

$2,236

$1,820

Save $416

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Business Class

From JNB

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Nov 12

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

91% AI deal score

$2,173

$1,820

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Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1000. Booking 0-6 days out saw slightly higher average prices at $1096, while booking 28-59 days in advance resulted in an average price of $1166. Prices across the trailing quarter indicate that last-minute deals can be available, but the sweet spot for the lowest average fares is within that 7-13 day window.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai is considered to be $833 or less. The median price for this route was $1090. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1517 or less. Aiming for a price below the $833 threshold could help secure a more economical fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai are February and January. In February, the median price was $480, while January saw a median price of $496. April also presented a relatively lower median price of $657. These months typically offer prices significantly below the annual median of $1090, making them favorable times for travel on this route.

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Johannesburg to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Dubai

Regular price: $609 - $894

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai is typically between $609 and $894. The current lowest deal is $556 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Sep 17-Sep 30.

now $556

Low $609

High $894

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai

October

Cheapest

Flights from $760

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,396

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Dubai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dubai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dubai (DXB)

Kenya Airways

$866

$564

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dubai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dubai (DXB)

Kenya Airways

$715

$559

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dubai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dubai (DXB)

Kenya Airways

$729

$566

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dubai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dubai (DXB)

Kenya Airways

$718

$566

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dubai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dubai (DXB)

Kenya Airways

$815

$566

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dubai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dubai (DXB)

Kenya Airways

$768

$566

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$945 → $585

38%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$929 → $578

38%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$928 → $585

37%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$932 → $589

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai

Johannesburg - Dubai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Dubai are near the typical level at $556.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $480

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai, with a median price of $480.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 8h 10m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai typically take 8 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 83.6% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Emirates Airlines is one option for direct flights on the Johannesburg to Dubai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$586

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International is a primary arrival option for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai.

📍 ~11 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$561

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a major international hub within the UAE, offering extensive global connectivity.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

91% AI deal score

$2,173

$1,820

Save $353

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Dubai

Johannesburg to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Dubai

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Dubai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai

Johannesburg - Dubai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $480

Direct flights average 8h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dubai

Best Elite deals to Dubai

Feb 27

Oct 19

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 03

Nov 02

Oct 17

Oct 05

Sep 30

Nov 11

Oct 26

Nov 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

What is a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?

How many flights from Johannesburg to Dubai are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Should I set a price alert for Johannesburg to Dubai flights?

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Flights to Dubai from other cities

Johannesburg to Dubai: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Dubai

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Dubai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai

Johannesburg - Dubai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $480

Direct flights average 8h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dubai

Best Elite deals to Dubai

Feb 27

Oct 19

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 03

Nov 02

Oct 17

Oct 05

Sep 30

Nov 11

Oct 26

Nov 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

What is a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?