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 7h 55m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6294 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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. Find deals

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). Find deals

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

On average you can expect to pay AED 1,934 for a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,324 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at AED 1,876. Find deals

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 (58%), Scandinavian Airlines (58%), China Eastern (58%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Abu Dhabi?

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways or Qatar Airways.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi?

To save on the cost of your flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi, book at least 59 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 38% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from AED 2,097 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as AED 2,262.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Abu Dhabi?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Abu Dhabi from South Africa. Users have commonly found prices around AED 2,164 for the month, but tickets can be as low as AED 1,557. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

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.

AED 1,021+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

Round-trip from	AED 1,612
One-way from	AED 1,021
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	AED 2,141
Good round-trip deal	AED 1,995 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 1,437 or less

Etihad Airways
26/9-2/10
Nonstop
16h 05m total
South Africa to Abu Dhabi

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Qatar Airways
14/10
1 total stop
12h 30m total
South Africa to Abu Dhabi

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 655 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 167 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 1 September 2025.

Fri 26/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 2/1002:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,612

Fri 5/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 12/902:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/8AED 1,619

Tue 25/1108:20JNB - AUH

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Mon 1/1204:25AUH - JNB

1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8AED 1,788

Tue 25/1109:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 1/1202:05AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/8AED 1,796

Wed 15/1013:55JNB - AUH

1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways

Wed 22/1012:25AUH - JNB

1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,876

Tue 23/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 30/902:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,891

Tue 7/1009:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Wed 8/1002:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/8AED 1,899

Thu 16/1013:55JNB - AUH

1 stop12h 30mQatar Airways

Thu 23/1023:45AUH - JNB

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/9AED 1,913

Thu 2/1008:20JNB - AUH

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Tue 7/1004:25AUH - JNB

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/8AED 1,950

Mon 6/1014:30JNB - AUH

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Mon 13/1004:25AUH - JNB

1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/8AED 1,961

Fri 26/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 7/1002:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,965

Wed 24/914:30JNB - AUH

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Sun 28/904:25AUH - JNB

1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/8AED 1,976

Best flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Abu Dhabi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 September 2025.

Fri 26/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 2/1002:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,612

Tue 25/1108:20JNB - AUH

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Mon 1/1204:25AUH - JNB

1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8AED 1,788

Wed 15/1013:55JNB - AUH

1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways

Wed 22/1012:25AUH - JNB

1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,876

Thu 11/918:25CPT - AUH

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/902:10AUH - CPT

1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/8AED 2,416

Tue 25/1109:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 1/1202:05AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/8AED 1,796

Thu 2/1008:20JNB - AUH

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Tue 7/1004:25AUH - JNB

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/8AED 1,950

Tue 23/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 30/902:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,891

Mon 6/1014:30JNB - AUH

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Mon 13/1004:25AUH - JNB

1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/8AED 1,961

Wed 24/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 30/902:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,891

Thu 2/1009:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 6/1002:20AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,891

Fri 13/218:55CPT - AUH

1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 17/223:40AUH - CPT

1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/8AED 2,523

Thu 11/913:50CPT - AUH

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Wed 24/904:25AUH - CPT

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8AED 2,130

Direct flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi
Explore direct flight options from South Africa to Abu Dhabi based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 1 September 2025.

Fri 26/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 2/1002:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,612

Tue 25/1109:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 1/1202:05AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/8AED 1,796

Tue 23/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 30/902:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,891

Tue 7/1009:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Wed 8/1002:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/8AED 1,899

Fri 26/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 6/1002:20AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,965

Mon 29/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Sat 4/1002:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 2,060

Tue 7/1009:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 14/1002:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/8AED 2,067

Mon 29/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 2/1002:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 2,134

Fri 10/1009:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 14/1002:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/8AED 2,141

Tue 30/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 6/1002:20AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 2,203

Tue 7/1009:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 13/1002:20AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/8AED 2,211

Wed 11/209:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 12/202:05AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 2,214

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. Data last updated 1 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 5/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 11/902:10AUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/8AED 1,619

Mon 8/921:45JNB - AUH

1 stop15h 45mEgyptair

Sun 14/916:30AUH - JNB

1 stop16h 40mEgyptair

Deal found 31/8AED 2,196

Mon 8/921:45JNB - AUH

1 stop28h 20mEgyptair

Thu 11/905:05AUH - JNB

1 stop28h 05mEgyptair

Deal found 31/8AED 2,273

Mon 8/921:45JNB - AUH

1 stop28h 20mEgyptair

Sat 13/916:30AUH - JNB

1 stop16h 40mEgyptair

Deal found 31/8AED 2,361

Mon 8/921:45JNB - AUH

1 stop28h 20mEgyptair

Tue 16/916:30AUH - JNB

1 stop16h 40mEgyptair

Deal found 31/8AED 2,457

Wed 10/921:45JNB - AUH

1 stop28h 20mEgyptair

Sun 14/916:30AUH - JNB

1 stop16h 40mEgyptair

Deal found 31/8AED 2,170

Wed 10/921:45JNB - AUH

1 stop28h 20mEgyptair

Sat 13/916:30AUH - JNB

1 stop16h 40mEgyptair

Deal found 31/8AED 2,266

Wed 10/922:50JNB - AUH

1 stop26h 20mEthiopian Air

Mon 15/904:25AUH - JNB

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8AED 2,754

Thu 11/913:50CPT - AUH

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Wed 24/904:25AUH - CPT

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8AED 2,130

Thu 11/918:25CPT - AUH

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/902:10AUH - CPT

1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/8AED 2,416

Tue 30/913:50CPT - AUH

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Fri 10/1004:25AUH - CPT

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8AED 2,537

Tue 30/913:50CPT - AUH

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 11/1004:25AUH - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/8AED 2,633

One-way flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 1 September 2025.

Tue 14/1020:25JNB - AUH

1 stop12h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,021

Mon 12/113:45JNB - AUH

1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/9AED 1,138

Wed 17/913:00CPT - AUH

1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,278

Tue 14/1009:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/8AED 1,285

Tue 23/1213:45JNB - AUH

1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 31/8AED 1,311

Mon 15/921:45JNB - AUH

1 stop15h 45mEgyptair

Deal found 1/9AED 1,318

Mon 8/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/8AED 1,322

Sun 7/909:50JNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/8AED 1,333

Mon 8/921:45JNB - AUH

1 stop15h 45mEgyptair

Deal found 31/8AED 1,384

Fri 26/1213:50JNB - AUH

1 stop33h 15mAir Seychelles

Deal found 31/8AED 1,403

Sun 14/920:25CPT - AUH

1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/8AED 1,417

Tue 16/920:25CPT - AUH

1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/8AED 1,451

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JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 2/10

02:10-08:20

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 1,612

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

08:20-03:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 1/12

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

AED 1,788

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 1/12

02:05-08:20

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 1,796

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

13:55-22:15

1 stop30h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 22/10

12:25-16:10

1 stop29h 45m

AED 1,876

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 30/9

02:10-08:20

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 1,891

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 30/9

02:10-08:20

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 1,891

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 6/10

02:20-08:30

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 1,891

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 8/10

02:10-08:20

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 1,899

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

08:20-03:10

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 7/10

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,950

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

14:30-03:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 13/10

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

AED 1,961

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Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

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

3,615 reviews

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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

3,615 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,615 reviews

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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

1,241 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,615 reviews

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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

851 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,615 reviews

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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

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 7h 55m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, 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 (58%), Scandinavian Airlines (58%), China Eastern (58%).
What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi?
On average you can expect to pay AED 1,934 for a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,324 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at AED 1,876.
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 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestAED 1,187	AverageAED 1,778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestAED 2,027	AverageAED 2,572	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 2,164	AverageAED 2,778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

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