2
Airlines
28×
Per week
$593
From (live)
via KQ
8.2h
Nonstop
Johannesburg (JNB) → Dubai (DXB)
Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International
DISTANCE
6 926 km
Dubai
Dubai International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 5weeks
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DXB ·
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- AED
- Visa (Thai passport)
- Verify with destination embassy
- Audience
- High — Thai diaspora corridor (US/UK/JP)
When are fares cheapest?
Click a month → live Aviasales fares for the 15th
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🇦🇪Emirates
EK
- Frequency
- 28× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +10
- Migrant program
- —
🇿🇦South African Airways
SA
- Frequency
- 28× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
Flights Johannesburg -> Dubai (JNB-DXB) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Johannesburg to Dubai is one of the busiest corridors between southern Africa and the Gulf, with around 28 flights a week — four a day. The route carries business travellers, traders, tourists and a large share of passengers connecting onward across Asia. Block time is around eight hours.
Airlines on this route
Two carriers fly JNB-DXB: Emirates and South African Airways, both full-service with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. Both fly direct to Dubai, and the high combined frequency gives the route a wide spread of departure times.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates (EK) | 30 kg | none |
| South African Airways (SA) | 23 kg | Star Alliance |
USD fares — JNB-DXB
JNB-DXB fares climb around the December holidays and the southern-hemisphere summer. With two carriers and high frequency, the route is competitively priced — four to seven weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.
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About Dubai
Dubai is the largest city of the United Arab Emirates and one of the world’s busiest aviation and trade hubs — a fast-built modern city of high-rise towers and large commercial districts. For travellers from Johannesburg it is a trade and business destination and a major connecting point onward across Asia.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Dubai? Direct JNB-DXB flights are operated by Emirates, South African Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the JNB-DXB flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 8.2 hours. The JNB-DXB route runs roughly 28 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a JNB-DXB flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,100 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.
What is the checked baggage allowance on JNB-DXB? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
Do I need a visa for United Arab Emirates? visa-on-arrival (SA), pre-arranged (NG/KE/GH). Visa rules differ by passport — check the destination’s embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
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