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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi from R5 827

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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
Jun 20 — Jun 271
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 15 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 197

One-way from

R5 827

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 259

Good round-trip deal

R10 373 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 812 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/10-2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R8 553 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 621 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

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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 15 June 2025.

Wed 22/1020:25JNB - AUH
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 2/115:20AUH - JNB
1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/6R9 197
Sun 27/79:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 2/82:10AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/6R9 897
Sun 19/1021:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 45mEgyptair
Sun 2/1115:10AUH - JNB
1 stop18h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 12/6R10 040
Sun 28/98:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 15/109:00AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6R10 130
Tue 30/917:50JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/101:35AUH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/6R11 062
Thu 28/817:50JNB - AUH
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/91:35AUH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6R11 367
Mon 22/919:00JNB - AUH
2 stops22h 20mBrussels Airlines
Tue 7/102:25AUH - JNB
2 stops32h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 12/6R19 793

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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Abu Dhabi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

20:25-17:20

1 stop18h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 2/11

5:20-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

R9 197

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/8

2:10-8:20

Nonstop8h 10m

R9 897

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

21:45-15:30

1 stop15h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 2/11

15:10-7:10

1 stop18h 00m

R10 040

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

8:20-3:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 15/10

9:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

R10 130

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

17:50-0:35

1 stop28h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 6/10

1:35-10:35

1 stop35h 00m

R11 062

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

17:50-13:00

1 stop17h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 3/9

1:35-10:35

1 stop35h 00m

R11 367

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

19:00-19:20

2 stops22h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 7/10

2:25-8:35

2 stops32h 10m

R19 793

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

13:55-4:25

1 stop12h 30m

R5 827

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

R7 889

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/8

7:10-3:10

2 stops18h 00m

R8 050

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Deals found on 13/6

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 13 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi is 70 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of R475). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in August is currently the most expensive (average of R719). 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 15 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 15 June 2025.

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 3 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 5 airlines have flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at R9 197, Qatar Airways will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Egyptair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R9 897 and R10 040, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 (74%), Scandinavian Airlines (74%) and China Eastern (74%).

  • 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 R23 776, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R5 175. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl), is priced around R8 229.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of R475). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in August is currently the most expensive (average of R719). 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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