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Flights to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights to Johannesburg from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs R14 855. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R7 800 and departed from Dubai. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Dubai to Johannesburg which costs R18 796 on average, and Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg, which costs R17 524 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

The average price of all 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 Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as R11 335. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are R14 024 on average.

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

The average price for all 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 flights cost R10 520 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R14 658.

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 Abu Dhabi R9 603 one-way - R15 654 return, from Dubai R10 670 one-way - R16 179 return.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 141 days 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, with an average flight price of R1 460.

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Cheapest flight

R5 012
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 R14 855. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R7 800 and departed from Dubai 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 1 301 direct flights from within United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Johannesburg

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from the United Arab Emirates is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Johannesburg flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct to Johannesburg, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

ANA, ASKY, +62 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +66 more

ANA, ASKY, +67 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +60 more

ANA, ASKY, +61 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +60 more

ANA, ASKY, +61 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +66 more

ANA, ASKY, +67 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg to United Arab Emirates

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

ANA, ASKY, +62 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +66 more

ANA, ASKY, +67 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +60 more

ANA, ASKY, +61 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +60 more

ANA, ASKY, +61 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +66 more

ANA, ASKY, +67 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 3486 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
Airline reviews

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

10,0 ExcellentAbhay, Nov 2024DXB - JFK
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Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

Boarding was a mess, no one managing the queues. I got my meal as the pilot announced starting commencing descent and basic drink not available. No air bridge so takes forever to deplane the A380 onto buses.

We boarded via a mobile gate in Dubai. I don't care for the bus ride from the gate to the plane

The flight was nice and on time. The comfort can be slightly better in business class

The food options for children is limited The business class bed is not fully lie flat, and this is an uncomfortable sleep

Bad Cancel the flight Came back to work only 3 days after Horrible Won’t help with hotel while we stock Horrible Don’t fly with them

Worst trip ever from the beginning to the end I will never travel with that airline again. I made a big mistake by not going with my regular schedule flight with Qatar airline. Even underpriced cheat me of my 134 dollars I paid for special seats and they kept my money and didn't pay the airline for the seats for me.

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...

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

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

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

The crew was fantastic and the over flight was perfect as well.

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

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

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.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

I have been flew with ET since 2013 and I wish the service can be reach standard airlines as Star Alliance member please ET you need to improve many thing on the services learn from SQ and other member

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

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.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

We were delayed about 5 hours each way from JFK to Nairobi. On the way out, we sat on the tarmac for 5 hours making for almost 20 hours on the plane. And the seats are so uncomfortable. My bottom has never been so sore on a long flight before. Bring a pad if you can. On the return, we were delayed 5 hours in the airport. It was reported as a 3 hour delay on the board and website but at the gate it was 5 hours. So, we waited with 3 kids in the airport when we could have been at the hotel resting instead. The flight was completely full probably due to the cancelled flight the night before. I wonder if the airline is in such shambles because of their possible impending bankruptcy. The staff were pleasant and the vegan meals we requested were impressive for an airplane tv dinner style tray.

Service was good, but I lost my baggage. There should be more accountability to passengers, and more concern to help find lost baggage.

Was too pissed about my luggage not being with me even though they assured me at the gate it was to recall any other problems. Planes on the inside are in terrible shape. Thank goodness the engines seem to run okay.

Terrible. Flew from Rwanda to Nairobi for transfer then on to Madagascar. Kenya Airways does not like to park at a gate. They park on the outskirts requiring a bus shuttle. That part is okay, but the bus drops you off outside of security. If I did not skip to the front of the line with my remaining half hour connection, I would have missed my flight. Complete security check plus taking off of shoes had to be completed (again). I made it to Madagascar, but my checked bag decided to take a trip to Dubai. I know tag on luggage was to Madagascar. No one can figure out how it made it to Dubai, except for incompetence. Even though I knew it was in Dubai, they would not allow a tracking to be done until Kenya Airways had the opportunity to get it on the next flight to Madagascar. Did not happen of course! I took 3 flights with Kenya Airways during this journey. Everyone of them had something go wrong. Please look elsewhere for another airline which I will be doing in the future.

Terrible. 6 hours late and zero urgency after the fact. Took over an hour to board and then an hour plus on the runway.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/3Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
10h 55mDXB-JNB
31/3Mon
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 10mJNB-DXB
R8 377
21/2Fri
1 stopKenya Airways
10h 55mDXB-JNB
20/3Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
10h 20mJNB-DXB
R8 413
28/2Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
25/3Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 35mJNB-DXB
R8 739
21/3Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
2/4Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 35mJNB-DXB
R9 354
19/2Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 45mSHJ-JNB
23/2Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 30mJNB-SHJ
R9 987
19/2Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
12h 45mDXB-JNB
23/2Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
12h 35mJNB-DXB
R10 114
21/2Fri
directEmirates
8h 15mDXB-JNB
20/3Thu
directEmirates
8h 00mJNB-DXB
R14 203
21/3Fri
directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
2/4Wed
directEmirates
8h 10mJNB-DXB
R14 492
19/12Thu
directEtihad Airways
8h 15mAUH-JNB
27/12Fri
directEtihad Airways
7h 50mJNB-AUH
R25 565
19/12Thu
directEtihad Airways
8h 15mAUH-JNB
3/1Fri
directEtihad Airways
7h 50mJNB-AUH
R33 200

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
22/2Sat
1 stopKenya Airways
31h 40mDXB-JNB
R5 012
23/1Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
15h 50mDXB-JNB
R5 030
3/12Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 20mDXB-JNB
R5 193
5/4Sat
1 stopEthiopian Air
12h 45mDXB-JNB
R5 265
6/12Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 45mDXB-JNB
R5 681
24/1Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 45mDXB-JNB
R5 699
26/11Tue
directEmirates
8h 15mDXB-JNB
R10 820
20/1Mon
directEmirates
8h 15mDXB-JNB
R10 946
5/12Thu
directSouth African
8h 15mDXB-JNB
R11 109
23/1Thu
directSouth African
8h 15mDXB-JNB
R11 525

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Last minute flights to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/11Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
10h 55mDXB-JNB
29/11Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
29h 25mJNB-DXB
R8 486
24/11Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
24h 15mDXB-JNB
29/11Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
13h 50mJNB-DXB
R8 974
23/11Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 20mDXB-JNB
27/11Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
14h 45mJNB-DXB
R9 408
26/11Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
19h 20mDXB-JNB
11/12Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
29h 15mJNB-DXB
R9 463
22/11Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
17h 35mDXB-JNB
27/11Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 25mJNB-DXB
R11 127
22/11Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 20mSHJ-JNB
26/11Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
19h 30mJNB-SHJ
R14 438
25/11Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
12h 05mAUH-JNB
2/12Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
18h 40mJNB-AUH
R14 456
24/11Sun
directEmirates
8h 10mDXB-JNB
28/11Thu
directEmirates
8h 20mJNB-DXB
R14 547
23/11Sat
directSouth African
8h 15mDXB-JNB
28/11Thu
directSouth African
7h 55mJNB-DXB
R15 361
22/11Fri
directSouth African
8h 10mDXB-JNB
26/11Tue
directSouth African
8h 15mJNB-DXB
R15 433

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