Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi from R4 829
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
Sep 30 — Oct 71
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 August 2026.
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Best flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
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Direct flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi
Explore direct flight options from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
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Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. Data last updated 31 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
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Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
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JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 18/9
8:20-3:10
1 stop16h 50m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 20/9
4:25-20:10
1 stop17h 45m
R8 044
Fastest return journey
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 24/11
9:50-19:45
Nonstop7h 55m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 14/12
2:00-8:20
Nonstop8h 20m
R10 386
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 26/9
9:45-19:45
Nonstop8h 00m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 23/11
2:00-8:20
Nonstop8h 20m
R10 418
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 2/12
9:50-19:45
Nonstop7h 55m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 6/12
2:00-8:20
Nonstop8h 20m
R11 306
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 2/12
18:50-1:30
1 stop28h 40m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 6/12
2:35-11:00
1 stop34h 25m
R11 323
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 22/12
9:50-19:45
Nonstop7h 55m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 27/12
4:25-20:10
1 stop17h 45m
R12 389
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 14/9
13:30-14:05
3 stops22h 35m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 21/9
15:00-20:35
3 stops31h 35m
R12 550
Cheapest one-way
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 15/12
9:00-0:35
1 stop13h 35m
R4 829
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 13/9
13:50-1:05
1 stop33h 15m
R5 201
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 30/9
20:55-16:20
1 stop17h 25m
R5 298
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of R7 721). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in January is currently the most expensive (average of R10 919). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between R6 445 and R10 531 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R7 624 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 2–Oct 11).
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights?
Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 912.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 55m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m.
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from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi, you will be flying into Zayed Intl. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is just 28,0 km from the centre vof the city. Zayed Intl is the only Abu Dhabi airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 4 airlines have flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi can take about 7h 55m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 386. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi is about 6294 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi round-trip?
Currently priced at R5 966, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 R6 381 and R8 420, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 286. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Air Seychelles, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi are Etihad Airways (71%), Scandinavian Airlines (71%) and China Eastern (71%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi? While on average our users pay R24 058, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 728. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl), is priced around R7 381.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of R7 721). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in January is currently the most expensive (average of R10 919). 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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