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Cheap flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,183

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
28 Apr — 5 May1
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 29 March 2026.

Fri 1/509:45
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop8h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/502:40
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3AED 1,917
Tue 12/514:45
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 19/513:50
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3AED 1,961
Fri 1/520:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop13h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/618:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3AED 2,002
Thu 23/420:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/423:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3AED 2,009
Fri 1/520:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop13h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 17/1023:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3AED 2,027
Mon 20/413:00
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop12h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 2/523:45
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3AED 2,035
Sat 25/420:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop13h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 2/523:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3AED 2,038
Sun 7/613:00
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop12h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/622:45
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3AED 2,042
Wed 15/409:45
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop8h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/410:25
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3AED 2,083
Sun 10/513:00
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop21h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 17/523:45
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3AED 2,108
Fri 17/420:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 19/423:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop11h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3AED 2,134
Fri 1/520:40
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/523:45
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3AED 2,138

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 29 March 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,917

One-way from

AED 1,183

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,086

Good one-way deal

AED 1,505 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/5-4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 30m total
  • South Africa to Abu Dhabi
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • South Africa to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (AED 713 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 121 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way 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 29 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

09:45-19:45

Nonstop8h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 4/5

02:40-07:10

1 stop30h 30m

AED 1,917

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:00-03:40

1 stop12h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/5

23:45-11:30

1 stop13h 45m

AED 2,035

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

13:00-12:20

1 stop21h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 17/5

23:45-11:30

1 stop13h 45m

AED 2,108

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

20:40-16:20

1 stop17h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 5/5

23:45-16:10

1 stop18h 25m

AED 2,138

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

19:50-17:20

1 stop19h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 30/4

23:45-16:10

1 stop18h 25m

AED 2,281
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

09:45-19:45

Nonstop8h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 19/5

02:05-08:15

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 2,347

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

13:30-00:25

2 stops32h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 18/5

01:30-10:30

1 stop35h 00m

AED 2,520

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:00-12:20

1 stop21h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 19/5

06:00-22:50

2 stops18h 50m

AED 2,597

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

07:30-03:40

2 stops18h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/5

23:45-16:10

1 stop18h 25m

AED 2,652

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

09:55-03:40

2 stops15h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 17/6

23:45-10:15

1 stop12h 30m

AED 2,685

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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 1,947). 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 29 March 2026.

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.

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

About 16% of weekly flights between South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa 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.

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 29 March 2026.
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
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
3,731 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
7.3
Good
1,431 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
985 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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 8h. Fly via Etihad Airways 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: Etihad Airways (79%), Scandinavian Airlines (79%), China Eastern (79%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay AED 1,590 for a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,502 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,002.

  • 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 1,947). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,414AverageAED 2,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,565AverageAED 2,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,941AverageAED 2,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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