Cheap flights from Dubai to Johannesburg from $325 DWC, DXB, XNB → HLA, JNB
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Dubai Airport (DXB), Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB) → Lanseria International Airport (HLA), O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest return found recently is $547 with RwandAir, 25 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $325 with Kenya Airways, 29 May 2027, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $325, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $547, 25 Jun 2027 to 28 Jun 2027
- Usual return price
- $535 to $563
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $529 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Emirates
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 19 departure dates is usually $535 to $563.
Cheapest return found recently
$547
25 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 · RwandAir
Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 1:50 a.m. · Return leaves 5:45 p.m. · 26 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Kigali International Airport (KGL)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$916
25 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 · South African Airways
Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 4:05 a.m. · Return leaves 6:20 a.m. · 16 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Dubai to Johannesburg
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$547 25 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$529 21 Dec – 15 Jan 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $455 to $543.
At $547, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 19 departure dates from 17 Nov to 14 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Jun 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
339 fares on 19 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov – 15 Dec | $534 | Ethiopian Airlines | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 | $529 | RwandAir | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 | $529 | Kenya Airways | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $529 | Kenya Airways | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | $553 | Kenya Airways | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Mar 2027 – 8 Apr 2027 | $537 | RwandAir | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 | $554 | Kenya Airways | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 | $554 | Kenya Airways | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Apr 2027 – 8 May 2027 | $532 | RwandAir | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 | $547 | RwandAir | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 | $588 | RwandAir | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Aug 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 | $562 | RwandAir | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Sept 2027 – 25 Sept 2027 | $562 | RwandAir | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2027 | $589 | RwandAir | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2027 | $601 | RwandAir | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2027 | $601 | RwandAir | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Oct 2027 – 23 Oct 2027 | $563 | RwandAir | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Oct 2027 – 26 Oct 2027 | $554 | RwandAir | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Oct 2027 – 28 Oct 2027 | $544 | RwandAir | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $529.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: RwandAir, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$325
29 May 2027 · Kenya Airways
Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 12:55 a.m. · 12 h trip
1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$325 29 May 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 21 days, 27 Sept to 22 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $299 to $355.
21 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 29 May 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2027 | $325 | Kenya Airways | Dubai Airport (DXB) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Kenya Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Dubai to Johannesburg
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 25 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 29 May 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Dubai to Johannesburg?
Return
The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $522 | $457 | +3% | 10 |
| 7–13 days | $509 | $455 | Cheapest seen | 14 |
| 14–29 days | $519 | $455 | +2% | 34 |
| 30–59 days | $542 | $486 | +7% | 47 |
| 60–89 days | $544 | $506 | +7% | 39 |
| 90–179 days | $532 | $502 | +5% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $544 | $537 | +7% | 47 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 21 days of one-way prices, 27 Sept to 22 Oct, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Sharjah → Johannesburg
22 km from Dubai
$713
$166 more than flying from Dubai
25 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 · SHJ → JNB · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Abu Dhabi → Johannesburg
123 km from Dubai
$550
$3 more than flying from Dubai
18 Nov – 17 Dec · AUH → JNB · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Abu Dhabi → Johannesburg
123 km from Dubai
$474
$149 more than flying from Dubai
9 Oct 2027 · AUH → JNB · 1 stop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 25 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Dubai to Johannesburg?
The cheapest return found recently is $547 with RwandAir, 25 Jun 2027 to 28 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $529 with RwandAir, 21 Dec to 15 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 19 departure dates is usually $535 to $563.
How much is a one-way flight from Dubai to Johannesburg?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $325 with Kenya Airways, 29 May 2027, found yesterday.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Johannesburg?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $529, 21 Dec to 15 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Johannesburg?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Dubai to Johannesburg?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $916 with South African Airways, 25 Jun 2027 to 29 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Johannesburg?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Kenya Airways on 29 May 2027, takes 12 h with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Dubai to Johannesburg?
Between 17 Nov and 14 Oct 2027, RwandAir has the cheapest return on 13 of the 19 departure dates we hold, Kenya Airways on 5 and Ethiopian Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work