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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

JNB — AUH
Nov 9 — Nov 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 254
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R11 447 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 020 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

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

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi (average of R8 907). Flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to AUH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 674 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 674 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 674 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 721 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 674 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 541 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 674 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 674 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), located 28,0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. 4 airlines have flights to Zayed Intl from Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Currently priced at R6 104, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R8 493 and R8 622, respectively. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 465 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Seychelles from R4 936 and Etihad Airways from R4 946 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Consider Etihad Airways (86%), Scandinavian Airlines (86%) or China Eastern (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R4 366. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for R9 865 on average, our data indicates R25 170 when flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Abu Dhabi stopover in Doha most frequently.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights?

    Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Addis Ababa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi (average of R8 907). Flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 104AverageR8 272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 453AverageR10 753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 622AverageR10 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 867AverageR12 173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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