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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 4:10 am and lands at 12:27 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 7:42 am.

The flight takes about 8h 17m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

A direct flight from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 8h 17m, covering 10,314 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from C$ 770 to C$ 1,223, with an average of C$ 1,109 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 770 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the C$ 1,109 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 728 round-trip via Dar Es Salaam (DAR), compared to C$ 1,210 for direct.

Emirates is the only airline operating Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 913, which is 64% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 42 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 59m.

One-stop flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 920 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,182, a difference of C$ 262.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Emirates operates flights between Dubai and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flying via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 44m, compared with 12h 30m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 12h 35m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 2 hours behind Dubai (South Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• South African: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.