R5 121 Find Cheap Flights from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flight Deals from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg.
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6:55 - 15:50DXB-JNB
10h 55m1 stop
17:00 - 23:25JNB-DXB
28h 25m1 stop
R8 505Kenya Airways
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Sat, May 17 - Mon, May 26
0:55 - 0:15DXB-JNB
25h 20m1 stop
17:00 - 23:25JNB-DXB
28h 25m1 stop
R8 523Kenya Airways
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Sat, May 10 - Sun, May 18
17:10 - 3:55DXB-JNB
12h 45m1 stop
22:50 - 15:45JNB-DXB
14h 55m1 stop
R8 761Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 18 - Tue, May 27
17:10 - 3:55DXB-JNB
12h 45m1 stop
8:20 - 2:55JNB-DXB
16h 35m1 stop
R9 236Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jun 26 - Mon, Jun 30
5:40 - 16:10SHJ-JNB
12h 30m1 stop
13:55 - 4:10JNB-SHJ
12h 15m1 stop
R10 827Qatar Airways
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Fri, Apr 11 - Tue, Apr 15
21:25 - 16:10SHJ-JNB
20h 45m1 stop
20:25 - 15:45JNB-SHJ
17h 20m1 stop
R11 230Qatar Airways
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Tue, May 27 - Sat, May 31
14:40 - 20:50DXB-JNB
8h 10mdirect
22:20 - 8:20JNB-DXB
8h 00mdirect
R13 662Emirates
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Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 20
9:55 - 16:15DXB-JNB
8h 20mdirect
22:20 - 8:20JNB-DXB
8h 00mdirect
R13 863Emirates
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Sat, May 10 - Sat, May 31
4:05 - 10:15DXB-JNB
8h 10mdirect
19:10 - 5:25JNB-DXB
8h 15mdirect
R15 418South African
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4:05 - 10:15DXB-JNB
8h 10mdirect
13:25 - 23:45JNB-DXB
8h 20mdirect
R15 692South African
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Johannesburg

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Johannesburg from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to Johannesburg costs R13 085 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R8 155 and departed from Abu Dhabi. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg which costs R14 632 on average, and Dubai to Johannesburg, which costs R15 686 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Johannesburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R15 277. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R18 599 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Johannesburg depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost R558 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R944.

What is a good deal for flights to Johannesburg?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg, 25% of our users found tickets to Johannesburg for the following prices or less: From Dubai R14 486 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Johannesburg?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Johannesburg is Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), with an average flight price of R1 182.

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R5 121
Flight from Dubai to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

FAQs - booking Johannesburg flights

  • Which Johannesburg airport is closest to central Johannesburg?

    Johannesburg is served by 2 major airports. OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (21 km) is the closest to the centre of Johannesburg and Johannesburg Lanseria is 32 km from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs R13 085. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R8 155 and departed from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Johannesburg are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1 149 direct flights from within United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Johannesburg

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Direct departures

United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +67 more

ANA, ASKY, +68 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

ANA, ASKY, +65 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +67 more

ANA, ASKY, +68 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

ANA, ASKY, +65 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +63 more

ANA, ASKY, +64 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +67 more

ANA, ASKY, +68 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +67 more

ANA, ASKY, +68 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

ANA, ASKY, +65 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +67 more

ANA, ASKY, +68 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

ANA, ASKY, +65 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +63 more

ANA, ASKY, +64 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +67 more

ANA, ASKY, +68 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3192 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
7,8Food
8,3Crew
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

10,0 ExcellentAvidan, Mar 2025DXB - NBO
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

I was denied lounge facility at airport. Explanation was not satisfactory.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Boston to Doha was great but Doha to Dhaka was the worst experience.

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

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