Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi from R7 711
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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
May 7 — May 141
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 September or February, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday
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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 7 April 2026.
Wed 2/1221:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 6/122:00
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R8 505
Sat 1/814:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop11h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 8/818:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4R9 601
Wed 2/1212:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/1218:40
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4R9 618
Sun 17/59:45
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop8h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/52:05
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4R9 854
Mon 14/914:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 3/1017:40
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4R9 956
Mon 1/69:50
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/62:10
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R10 546
Wed 2/1219:05
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop28h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/122:20
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4R10 580
Thu 11/617:50
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop28h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 16/61:30
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop35h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R10 648
Thu 11/69:50
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 16/62:10
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R10 867
Fri 12/618:00
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 16/61:30
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop35h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4R11 103
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 7 April 2026.
Mon 1/69:50
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/62:10
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R10 546
Tue 19/58:20
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 26/58:55
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/4R13 887
Mon 14/915:05
JNB
-
AUH
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1018:45
AUH
-
JNB
3 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4R14 141
Fri 1/513:30
JNB
-
AUH
2 stops32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/51:30
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop35h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4R15 794
Sun 17/58:20
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 24/54:25
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/4R14 090
Fri 1/55:30
JNB
-
AUH
2 stops19h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/54:25
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/4R15 355
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 7 April 2026.
Sun 17/59:45
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop8h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/52:05
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4R9 854
Mon 1/69:50
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/62:10
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R10 546
Thu 11/69:50
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 16/62:10
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R10 867
Sat 1/89:50
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 7/82:10
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R11 356
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. Data last updated 7 April 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 15/48:20
JNB
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AUH
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/48:55
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/4R13 837
Fri 1/513:50
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/52:05
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4R14 647
Sun 17/59:45
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop8h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/52:05
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4R9 854
Sun 17/58:20
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 24/54:25
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/4R14 090
Tue 19/58:20
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 26/58:55
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/4R13 887
Wed 20/58:20
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 27/58:55
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/4R13 904
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 7 April 2026.
Sat 9/59:45
JNB
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AUH
Nonstop8h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R7 711
Sat 9/513:30
JNB
-
AUH
2 stops32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4R7 846
Thu 30/412:40
JNB
-
AUH
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4R9 601
Thu 30/413:30
JNB
-
AUH
2 stops32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4R9 821
Mon 27/421:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop15h 45m
Egyptair
Deal found 5/4R9 939
Thu 30/414:30
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/4R10 243
Sat 9/58:20
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop16h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/4R10 951
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 7 April 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 7 April 2026.
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Price
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Fastest return journey
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 1/6
9:50-19:45
Nonstop7h 55m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 5/6
2:10-8:20
Nonstop8h 10m
R10 546
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 19/5
8:20-3:10
1 stop16h 50m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 26/5
8:55-20:10
1 stop13h 15m
R13 887
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 17/5
8:20-3:10
1 stop16h 50m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 24/5
4:25-13:05
1 stop10h 40m
R14 090
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 14/9
15:05-17:20
2 stops24h 15m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 3/10
18:45-13:45
3 stops21h 00m
R14 141
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 1/5
5:30-3:10
2 stops19h 40m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 4/5
4:25-20:10
1 stop17h 45m
R15 355
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 1/5
13:30-0:25
2 stops32h 55m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 7/5
1:30-10:30
1 stop35h 00m
R15 794
Cheapest one-way
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 9/5
13:30-0:25
2 stops32h 55m
R7 846
Fastest single journey
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 9/5
9:45-19:45
Nonstop8h 00m
R8 032
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 27/4
21:45-15:30
1 stop15h 45m
R9 939
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 30/4
14:30-3:10
1 stop10h 40m
R10 243
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi
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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?
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 3 April 2026.
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi is 58 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of R5 838). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 943). 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 7 April 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?
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 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 Monday 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 17% of flights being delayed.
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 7 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways
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.
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This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
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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 1 inbound flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 6 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. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 546. 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 R6 349, 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 Egyptair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R6 700 and R8 483, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi for 35% 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 Egyptair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 198. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar 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 (73%), Scandinavian Airlines (73%) and China Eastern (73%).
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 R18 886, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 503. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl), is priced around R9 956.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of R5 838). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 943). 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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