Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R5 003

AUH — JNB
Dec 5 — Dec 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in January or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo

Sun 8/114:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Mon 23/118:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 4/11R8 332
Tue 17/114:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Sun 22/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 5/11R8 513
Sat 7/114:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Mon 23/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 2/11R9 284
Fri 18/124:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Thu 31/128:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 2/11R9 661
Sun 1/114:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Fri 6/118:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 1/11R9 874
Wed 18/114:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Mon 23/118:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 2/11R9 972
Thu 5/118:55 -
1 stop13h 15m
Wed 18/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 1/11R10 727
Tue 8/124:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Fri 1/18:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 5/11R10 989
Mon 23/114:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Thu 26/118:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 2/11R11 268
Mon 30/114:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Tue 8/128:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 1/11R11 301
Sun 6/124:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Sun 3/113:50 -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 2/11R11 842
Thu 10/1218:15 -
2 stops21h 15m
Thu 31/129:25 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 5/11R12 023

Find flight deals from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R9 382

One-way from

R5 003

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R10 940
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 45m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 05m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R3 933 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 891 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 11/1

4:25-13:30

1 stop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-2:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 806

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 4/12

8:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-2:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 298

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 12/1

19:55-13:30

2 stops19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-2:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 823

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 19/12

9:05-13:30

2 stops30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-2:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 840

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 1/12

2:00-15:15

2 stops15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-2:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 955

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 4/12

9:25-15:35

2 stops32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-2:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 004
Fastest return journey

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 10/2

2:05-8:25

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-2:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 677

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 7/2

2:05-8:25

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-2:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 677

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 18/11

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

8:20-3:10

1 stop16h 50m

R9 972

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 2/12

2:05-8:25

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-2:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 072

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Abu Dhabi with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R9 366). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 696). 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 AUH to JNB?

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R9 792 and R13 565 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R9 382 on Ethiopian Air (Mar 9–Mar 15).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andEthiopian Air from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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.

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 28,0 km from the city centre, Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Abu Dhabi. Booking flights from Zayed Intl (AUH) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 17h 45m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 6294 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 127 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways, starting at R9 660 and R9 914 round-trip. Qatar Airways is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 858. Users have also found prices from R4 951 and R5 384 on Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Abu Dhabi, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Kuwait Airways (100%), Etihad Airways (92%), Scandinavian Airlines( 92%).

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo 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 Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R9 366). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 696). 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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Fly from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo on these airlines

Top 3 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 127AverageR13 956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 660AverageR11 309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 914AverageR12 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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