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Cheap flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,153

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
17 Jul — 24 Jul1
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 12 July 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,770

One-way from

AED 1,153

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,266

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,198 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,414 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/9-9/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 50m total
  • South Africa to Abu Dhabi
Air Seychelles
  • Air Seychelles
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 15m total
  • South Africa to Abu Dhabi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 399 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 152 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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 12 July 2025.

Mon 22/914:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/1009:00AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/7AED 1,774
Sun 24/813:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 31/804:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/7AED 1,814
Thu 4/909:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/902:10AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/7AED 1,987
Thu 16/1020:25JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 1/705:45AUH - JNB
1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/7AED 2,035
Sun 19/1021:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 45mEgyptair
Tue 4/1115:10AUH - JNB
1 stop18h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 10/7AED 2,053
Tue 30/917:50JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/1001:35AUH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7AED 2,336
Thu 4/917:50JNB - AUH
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/902:15AUH - JNB
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7AED 2,365
Sun 24/806:05CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/802:10AUH - CPT
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7AED 2,523
Sun 24/813:00CPT - AUH
1 stop19h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 31/822:45AUH - CPT
2 stops23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/7AED 3,265
Sun 24/812:50CPT - AUH
2 stops28h 25mSWISS
Sat 30/802:25AUH - CPT
2 stops40h 20mSWISS
Deal found 10/7AED 5,582
Sun 2/1109:30CPT - AUH
1 stop19h 00mLufthansa
Tue 4/1102:15AUH - CPT
1 stop31h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/7AED 9,299

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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 12 July 2025.
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

Fri 26/9

14:30-03:10

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 9/10

09:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

AED 1,770

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/8

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 31/8

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 1,814

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

13:55-04:25

1 stop12h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 2/11

22:30-15:35

1 stop19h 05m

AED 1,936

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 7/9

02:10-08:20

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 1,987

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

21:45-15:30

1 stop15h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 4/11

05:05-07:10

1 stop28h 05m

AED 2,053

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

13:50-01:05

1 stop33h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 12/12

08:00-12:30

1 stop30h 30m

AED 2,160

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/8

06:05-19:45

1 stop11h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 30/8

02:10-09:45

1 stop33h 35m

AED 2,523

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/8

13:00-10:55

1 stop19h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 31/8

22:45-19:55

2 stops23h 10m

AED 3,265

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/8

12:50-19:15

2 stops28h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 30/8

02:25-16:45

2 stops40h 20m

AED 5,582

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

09:30-06:30

1 stop19h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 4/11

02:15-07:40

1 stop31h 25m

AED 9,299

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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 12 July 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.

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 12 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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.

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

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

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

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

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

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

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

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

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

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

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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 Air Seychelles (AED 1,153), Etihad Airways (AED 1,355), and Qatar Airways (AED 1,554).

  • 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 (69%), Scandinavian Airlines (69%), China Eastern (69%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay AED 2,210 for a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,297 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at AED 1,678.

  • 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 2,015AverageAED 2,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,304AverageAED 2,838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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