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$362 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi departing on 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$542
Overall average: $633
Ethiopian Air
Fri 1/23Sat 2/7
JNB - AUH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$631
Typical prices: $593-$869
Etihad Airways
Wed 1/21Tue 2/3
JNB - AUH • Non-stop
When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi (JNB-AUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Feb 7
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8:20 am - 3:10 amJNB-AUH
16h 50m1 stop
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4:25 am - 8:10 pmAUH-JNB
17h 45m1 stop
$542Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3
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9:45 pm - 3:10 pmJNB-AUH
15h 25m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 7:10 amAUH-JNB
17h 00m1 stop
$552Egyptair
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 3:10 amJNB-AUH
16h 50m1 stop
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8:55 am - 8:10 pmAUH-JNB
13h 15m1 stop
$553Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Jan 18 - Tue, Feb 3
Egyptair Logo
9:45 pm - 3:10 pmJNB-AUH
15h 25m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 7:10 amAUH-JNB
17h 00m1 stop
$566Egyptair
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Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Feb 5
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9:45 pm - 3:10 pmJNB-AUH
15h 25m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 7:10 amAUH-JNB
17h 00m1 stop
$569Egyptair
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Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 3:10 amJNB-AUH
16h 50m1 stop
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4:25 am - 1:05 pmAUH-JNB
10h 40m1 stop
$573Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jan 20 - Sun, Feb 1
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2:30 pm - 3:10 amJNB-AUH
10h 40m1 stop
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4:25 am - 8:10 pmAUH-JNB
17h 45m1 stop
$578Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Jan 18 - Thu, Feb 5
Egyptair Logo
9:45 pm - 3:10 pmJNB-AUH
15h 25m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 7:10 amAUH-JNB
17h 00m1 stop
$582Egyptair
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Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Feb 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 3:10 amJNB-AUH
10h 40m1 stop
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4:25 am - 1:05 pmAUH-JNB
10h 40m1 stop
$587Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Jan 19 - Sat, Feb 7
Egyptair Logo
9:45 pm - 3:10 pmJNB-AUH
15h 25m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 7:10 amAUH-JNB
17h 00m1 stop
$588Egyptair
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Abu Dhabi on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi is February, where tickets cost $503 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $707 and $633 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $619, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$362
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights

  • Where is the OR Tambo International Airport located?

    OR Tambo Airport is 30 minutes (27 kilometers) from Sandton and 28 minutes (25 kilometers) from Rosebank. Depending on whether you take the Gautrain from the airport, it will take 15 minutes to Sandton and up to 45 minutes to Rosebank (you must change platforms at Sandton Station and wait for the next train to Rosebank).

  • How many terminals are present at Abu Dhabi Airport?

    At the moment, there are three terminals at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. These are Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. Terminal 1A and Terminal 1B are two parts of the first terminal.while terminal 2 is in a separate building to the west of Terminal 1. It is mostly used by low-cost airlines. Terminal 3 at the Abu Dhabi airport is for Etihad Airways and its Airbus A380s, which are the country's main airline.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi was $362 for a one-way ticket and $542 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and will be arriving at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Lufthansa, South African, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi are Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $671 and an overall rating of 7.4, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $591 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    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 from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    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 Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and AUH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    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 Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $352 or less one-way and $620 or less round-trip.
  • The O.R. Tambo International Airport has 11,500 short-stay public parking facilities on-site. Friends and relatives may drop you off or pick you up outside the international airport for free for the first 20 minutes. If you need to leave your car at the airport, there is a long-term, low-cost parking facility at Super South Gate. A shuttle service takes people to asd well as from the airport terminals every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day.
  • Etihad Airways is the only airline that currently offers nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. Check a summary of the flight times and schedules of all airlines that fly this route directly. There is Economy Class and Business Class. There is no Premium Economy or First Class on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
  • Airport lounges in Abu Dhabi International Airport are suitable for travelers seeking top hospitality services. Some of the lounges that provide free food and drinks, WiFi, and shower facilities include Al Ghazal lounge, Al Reem, the Etihad lounge, and the Al Dhabi lounge.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Tuesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Wednesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Friday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Saturday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Sunday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Tuesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Wednesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Friday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Saturday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Sunday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi? 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.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3679 reviews
7.9Crew
7.4Comfort
7.3Food
7.5Boarding
7.4Entertainment
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Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025KTM - DOH
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Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

The flight was operated by IndiGo and not Qatar, which is a budget airline from India. Nevertheless, the flight was uneventful.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

Liked some flight attendants. 1 was rude I'll not say her name I don't want to get her jn trouble on my flight back to Dallas from Doha. Very rude to some races of people clearly. She needs a better attitude and bedside manners. Asking her questions and she responds "WHAT" twice rudely like I was bothering her and "is it going to be cranberry or mango juice with an attitude".

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

Very delayed and uncomfortable seats. Nothing written in Urdu for Pakistanis. Tons of Pakistanis use the airline they should ensure the airline is accommodating them properly.

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

One of your male flight attendant was pushy and a bit of a martinette. Completely unnecessary.

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

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