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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R6 476

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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — JNB
Jun 19 — Jun 261
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or May, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 14 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 786

One-way from

R6 476

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 974

Good round-trip deal

R11 792 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 540 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/9-6/10
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 05m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 20/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 303 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 483 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 June 2025.

Sun 21/92:10AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 6/109:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/6R11 786
Sun 7/94:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/914:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6R12 091
Mon 23/622:45AUH - JNB
1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 6/713:55JNB - AUH
1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/6R12 198
Sun 27/74:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/813:55JNB - AUH
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6R12 593
Sat 6/91:35AUH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 19/917:55JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6R15 624

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo 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 14 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 21/9

2:10-8:20

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

9:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

R11 786

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 7/9

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

14:30-3:10

1 stop10h 40m

R12 091

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 27/7

4:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

13:55-22:15

1 stop30h 20m

R12 593

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 15/10

23:45-9:35

1 stop11h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

15:05-4:25

2 stops35h 20m

R13 777

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 6/9

1:35-10:35

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

17:55-0:35

1 stop28h 40m

R15 624

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 11/10

2:40-7:10

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

21:45-15:30

1 stop15h 45m

R19 607

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 20/11

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

R6 476

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 23/7

8:10-13:05

2 stops30h 55m

R7 319

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 20/11

2:05-8:20

Nonstop8h 15m

R9 794

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 27/6

22:45-16:10

1 stop19h 25m

R9 866

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

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

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 75 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 R89). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 June 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 14 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg, such as Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Brussels Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 212 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Brussels Airlines
7,4
Good
355 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 849 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
781 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo. 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 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 3 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 4 different airlines.

  • 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 Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R11 786 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, starting at R12 091 and R13 777 round-trip. Etihad 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 Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 476. Users have also found prices from R9 794 and R9 866 on Etihad Airways and Qatar 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: Scandinavian Airlines (100%), China Eastern (100%), Kuwait Airways( 100%).

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

    While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R11 748, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R9 451. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R11 068 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

  • 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 R89). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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

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Top 4 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 June 2025.
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EgyptairCheapestR7 942AverageR10 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 168AverageR13 864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 734AverageR14 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 872AverageR14 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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