Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,047
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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
13 Apr — 20 Apr1
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 February or September, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Thursday
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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 14 March 2026.
Fri 24/414:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/522:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/3AED 1,877
Sun 12/412:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop13h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 26/423:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/3AED 1,891
Wed 15/420:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop18h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/406:00
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3AED 1,899
Thu 23/414:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop10h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/423:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3AED 1,902
Mon 23/312:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/317:55
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3AED 1,946
Fri 27/313:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop30h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/422:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/3AED 1,987
Fri 27/313:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop12h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/605:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop11h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/3AED 2,012
Thu 5/1112:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop13h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/1122:30
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/3AED 2,023
Sat 14/313:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sat 28/322:30
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3AED 2,064
Mon 20/414:30
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/408:55
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3AED 2,126
Best flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi
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Fri 24/414:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/522:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/3AED 1,877
Mon 20/414:30
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/408:55
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3AED 2,126
Wed 15/421:20
JNB
-
AUH
3 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/406:00
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3AED 2,420
Mon 20/413:30
JNB
-
AUH
2 stops32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 22/401:30
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop35h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3AED 2,692
Wed 15/420:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop18h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/406:00
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3AED 1,899
Tue 31/314:55
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/406:00
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3AED 2,461
Mon 20/414:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/422:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3AED 2,472
Thu 23/408:05
JNB
-
AUH
2 stops17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/406:00
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/3AED 2,736
Direct flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi
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Sun 12/409:45
JNB
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AUH
Nonstop8h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 25/402:05
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/3AED 2,251
Wed 1/409:45
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop8h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/402:05
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/3AED 2,262
Fri 24/409:45
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop8h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/402:05
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/3AED 2,299
Fri 1/509:50
JNB
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AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/502:10
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3AED 2,328
Fri 1/509:45
JNB
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AUH
Nonstop8h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/502:05
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3AED 2,332
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi
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Mon 23/312:45
JNB
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AUH
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/317:55
AUH
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JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3AED 1,946
Mon 23/309:50
JNB
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AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/323:40
AUH
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JNB
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3AED 2,872
Mon 23/310:15
JNB
-
AUH
2 stops31h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/304:25
AUH
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JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/3AED 3,111
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 14 March 2026.
Thu 9/420:55
JNB
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AUH
1 stop17h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3AED 1,047
Mon 27/414:45
JNB
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AUH
1 stop10h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/3AED 1,146
Mon 20/414:45
JNB
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AUH
1 stop10h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/3AED 1,194
Sat 9/514:45
JNB
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AUH
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3AED 1,252
Tue 21/414:45
JNB
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AUH
1 stop10h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/3AED 1,399
Mon 20/413:30
JNB
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AUH
2 stops32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3AED 1,535
Thu 9/421:20
JNB
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AUH
3 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3AED 1,594
Sat 9/513:30
JNB
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AUH
2 stops32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3AED 1,623
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Departure
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 24/4
14:45-17:20
1 stop24h 35m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 1/5
22:45-16:10
1 stop19h 25m
AED 1,877
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 15/4
20:40-17:20
1 stop18h 40m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 30/4
06:00-16:10
1 stop12h 10m
AED 1,899
Fastest return journey
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 20/4
14:30-03:10
1 stop10h 40m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 23/4
08:55-20:10
1 stop13h 15m
AED 2,126
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 15/4
21:20-03:40
3 stops28h 20m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 30/4
06:00-16:10
1 stop12h 10m
AED 2,420
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 31/3
14:55-10:55
1 stop18h 00m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 30/4
06:00-16:10
1 stop12h 10m
AED 2,461
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 20/4
14:45-12:20
1 stop19h 35m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 23/4
22:45-15:50
1 stop19h 05m
AED 2,472
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 20/4
13:30-00:25
2 stops32h 55m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 22/4
01:30-10:30
1 stop35h 00m
AED 2,692
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 23/4
08:05-03:40
2 stops17h 35m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 30/4
06:00-16:10
1 stop12h 10m
AED 2,736
Cheapest one-way
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 9/4
20:55-16:20
1 stop17h 25m
AED 1,047
Fastest single journey
JohannesburgAbu Dhabi
JNB - AUH
JNBAUH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 27/4
14:45-03:40
1 stop10h 55m
AED 1,146
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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 6 March 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 AED 1,271). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,946). 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 14 March 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 often are flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi delayed?
About 16% 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 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 16% 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.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 49% 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.
Cairo (CAI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 2,006.
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 20m.
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 34m.
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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, such as Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andEthiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
If you book a flight to Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying to Zayed Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is located 28.0 km from the centre of Abu Dhabi. There is 1 flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zayed Intl per day from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?
For as low as AED 2,126, Qatar Airways can have you in Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 10h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 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?
Ethiopian Air, at AED 1,414, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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 (88%), Scandinavian Airlines (88%) and China Eastern (88%).
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 AED 2,435, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 2,192. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl), is priced around AED 1,954.
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 AED 1,271). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,946). 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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