Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Dubai from $388 HLA, JNB → DXB, XNB

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $585 to $656.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 7-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 24 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

296 fares on 16 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $601.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $309 to $601.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 13 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

58 fares on 3 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $370.

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Not enough history yet: in 48 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

The cheapest return found recently is $623 with Qatar Airways, 24 Nov to 1 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $601 with Emirates, 14 Nov to 18 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $663 to $725.

How much is a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $388 with Qatar Airways, 13 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $370 with South African Airways, 20 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $379 to $391.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $601, 14 Nov to 18 Nov, found 3 days ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $370, 20 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $637 with Emirates, 14 Nov to 28 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $479 with Emirates, 13 Nov, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from Johannesburg to Dubai

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Emirates on 13 Nov, takes 8 h 15 min from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Dubai Airport (DXB). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Qatar Airways on 13 Nov, takes 18 h 40 min with 1 stop, including a 9 h connection.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?

Between 14 Nov and 18 Aug 2027, Kenya Airways has the cheapest return on 11 of the 16 departure dates we hold, Qatar Airways on 3 and Emirates on 2. Between 13 Nov and 20 Mar 2027, Qatar Airways has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and South African Airways on 1.