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Cheap flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,142

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
1 Jan — 8 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 December 2025.

Wed 24/1209:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/1210:25AUH - JNB
1 stop22h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/11AED 2,064
Thu 4/1208:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1208:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11AED 2,152
Mon 15/1209:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 23/1214:10AUH - JNB
1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/12AED 2,233
Fri 5/1209:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1202:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/12AED 2,328
Thu 4/1213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1204:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11AED 2,442
Tue 16/1213:45JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 24/1223:40AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/12AED 2,504
Wed 3/1212:35CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 8/1205:20AUH - CPT
1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12AED 2,622
Fri 5/1209:25JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 8/1218:55AUH - JNB
1 stop11h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12AED 2,637
Fri 5/1214:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1204:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12AED 2,666
Fri 5/1214:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1208:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12AED 2,670
Thu 4/1220:25CPT - AUH
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1202:05AUH - CPT
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11AED 2,677
Thu 4/1213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1208:55AUH - CPT
1 stop31h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,706

Find flight deals from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Abu Dhabi flight deals. Data was last updated 2 December 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,932

One-way from

AED 1,142

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 2,725

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,315 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/1-20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • South Africa to Abu Dhabi
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 30m total
  • South Africa to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (AED 484 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 158 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 220,657 searches. Data last updated 2 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

08:20-03:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 7/2

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

AED 1,990

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

08:20-03:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 6/2

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,990

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

21:45-15:10

1 stop15h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 3/2

16:10-07:10

1 stop17h 00m

AED 2,027

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

12:35-20:55

1 stop30h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 23/1

22:45-17:25

1 stop20h 40m

AED 2,064

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

19:00-16:25

1 stop19h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 30/3

05:45-17:20

1 stop13h 35m

AED 2,100

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

14:30-03:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 2/2

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 2,123

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

08:20-03:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 1/2

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 2,123

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

14:30-03:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 20/1

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

AED 2,123

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

08:20-03:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 2/2

08:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

AED 2,123

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

08:20-03:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 21/1

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 2,123

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 1,124). Flying from South Africa to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,810). 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 ZA to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 2 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Abu Dhabi at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How often are flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between South Africa and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Abu Dhabi flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Saturday 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 South Africa to Abu Dhabi flights?

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% 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 2 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, andEthiopian Air from South Africa to Abu Dhabi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,679 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,679 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,679 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,322 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,679 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
903 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,679 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa?

    If you book a flight to Abu Dhabi from South Africa, 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.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Abu Dhabi in 15h 25m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Egyptair, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6294 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Abu Dhabi?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from South Africa to Abu Dhabi on time: TAP Portugal (100%), Etihad Airways (88%), Scandinavian Airlines (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi?

    On average you can expect to pay AED 2,480 for a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is AED 2,198 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at AED 1,752.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 1,124). Flying from South Africa to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,810). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. 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 220,657 searches. Data last updated 2 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,414AverageAED 2,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,565AverageAED 2,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,014AverageAED 2,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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