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Cheap flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,223

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,935

One-way from

AED 1,223

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,299

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,307 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,756 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/9-10/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • South Africa to Abu Dhabi
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • South Africa to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 365 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 156 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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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Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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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 13 June 2025.

Mon 22/908:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/1009:00AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6AED 1,935
Fri 13/613:55JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 16/623:45AUH - JNB
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6AED 2,001
Sun 27/709:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 2/802:10AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/6AED 2,027
Sun 19/1021:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 45mEgyptair
Sun 2/1115:10AUH - JNB
1 stop18h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 12/6AED 2,056
Sat 26/713:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 2/804:25AUH - CPT
1 stop34h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6AED 2,137
Tue 30/917:50JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/1001:35AUH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6AED 2,288
Thu 28/817:50JNB - AUH
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/901:35AUH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6AED 2,328
Thu 10/713:00CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/704:25AUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6AED 2,497
Fri 13/613:00CPT - AUH
1 stop19h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 27/617:40AUH - CPT
1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6AED 3,625
Fri 11/717:25CPT - AUH
2 stops32h 40mEgyptair
Sat 19/721:50AUH - CPT
2 stops41h 35mEgyptair
Deal found 11/6AED 5,799
Fri 4/711:05CPT - AUH
2 stops30h 10mSWISS
Thu 17/702:25AUH - CPT
2 stops38h 10mSWISS
Deal found 11/6AED 6,706
Fri 13/618:05CPT - AUH
2 stops58h 20mLufthansa
Thu 26/602:10AUH - CPT
2 stops37h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 11/6AED 6,731

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Abu Dhabi

Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

08:20-03:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 10/10

09:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

AED 1,935

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/8

02:10-08:20

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 2,027

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

21:45-15:30

1 stop15h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 2/11

15:10-07:10

1 stop18h 00m

AED 2,056

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

13:55-10:55

1 stop19h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/8

23:45-16:10

1 stop18h 25m

AED 2,115

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/7

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/8

04:25-13:00

1 stop34h 35m

AED 2,137

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

17:50-00:35

1 stop28h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 6/10

01:35-10:35

1 stop35h 00m

AED 2,288

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

17:50-13:00

1 stop17h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 3/9

01:35-10:35

1 stop35h 00m

AED 2,328

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/7

13:00-04:25

1 stop13h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 16/7

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

AED 2,497

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/7

13:00-04:25

1 stop13h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 18/7

22:45-10:50

1 stop14h 05m

AED 3,904

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

19:00-19:20

2 stops22h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 7/10

02:25-08:35

2 stops32h 10m

AED 4,054

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

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 13 June 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Abu Dhabi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from South Africa to Abu Dhabi to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
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Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,211 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
355 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,849 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi are Qatar Airways (AED 1,223), Etihad Airways (AED 1,546), and Egyptair (AED 6,768).

  • 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: Etihad Airways (74%), Scandinavian Airlines (74%), China Eastern (74%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay AED 2,041 for a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,372 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at AED 1,689.

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,014AverageAED 2,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,327AverageAED 2,836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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