Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg from AED 1,344
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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — JNB
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg are usually found in November or September, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Sunday
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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 November 2025.
Fri 28/1108:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1208:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 2,075
Wed 3/1204:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/123:00JNB - AUH
1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/11AED 2,248
Sat 13/1208:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 29/1208:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 2,281
Wed 26/1104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/1208:20JNB - AUH
1 stop33h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/11AED 2,284
Wed 26/1122:45AUH - JNB
1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 5/1213:45JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/11AED 2,288
Tue 16/1208:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/114:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 2,347
Sat 27/1204:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/1208:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 2,483
Mon 29/1208:55AUH - JNB
1 stop21h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/1208:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 2,644
Wed 26/1104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1221:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11AED 2,780
Best flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Sat 13/1208:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 29/1208:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 2,281
Tue 6/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/120:30JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11AED 2,538
Sun 28/1208:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/1208:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 2,284
Tue 16/1208:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/114:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/11AED 2,347
Thu 4/1218:15AUH - JNB
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/108:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11AED 2,997
Mon 29/1208:55AUH - JNB
1 stop21h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/1208:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 2,644
Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
Explore direct flight options from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Tue 6/102:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 14/109:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11AED 3,434
Fri 12/1202:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/1209:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11AED 3,496
Mon 15/1202:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 21/109:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11AED 3,672
Sun 28/1202:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/1209:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11AED 4,179
Sat 27/1202:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/1209:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11AED 4,359
Sun 7/1202:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/1209:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11AED 17,338
Last-minute flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
Discover last-minute flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg. Data last updated 25 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 26/1104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/1208:20JNB - AUH
1 stop33h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/11AED 2,284
Wed 26/1122:45AUH - JNB
1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 5/1213:45JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/11AED 2,288
Wed 26/1104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1221:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11AED 2,780
Fri 28/1108:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1208:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 2,075
Wed 3/1204:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/123:00JNB - AUH
1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/11AED 2,248
Sat 13/1208:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 29/1208:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 2,281
Tue 16/1208:55AUH - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/114:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 2,347
Sat 27/1204:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/1208:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 2,483
Mon 29/1208:55AUH - JNB
1 stop21h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/1208:20JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 2,644
One-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
Search for one-way flight options from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Tue 20/118:40AUH - JNB
1 stop16h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11AED 1,344
Sun 18/123:35AUH - JNB
1 stop11h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11AED 1,359
Sat 17/109:05AUH - JNB
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11AED 1,370
Sat 29/1104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 1,399
Mon 5/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/11AED 1,403
Tue 20/100:40AUH - JNB
3 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11AED 1,425
Thu 22/123:55AUH - JNB
3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11AED 1,440
Sun 18/100:15AUH - JNB
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11AED 1,443
Fri 5/1204:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11AED 1,447
Sat 6/1222:30AUH - JNB
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/11AED 1,451
Sat 17/100:40AUH - JNB
3 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11AED 1,458
Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
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Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 13/12
08:55-20:10
1 stop13h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 29/12
08:20-03:10
1 stop16h 50m
AED 2,281
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 28/12
08:55-20:10
1 stop13h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 30/12
08:20-03:10
1 stop16h 50m
AED 2,284
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 16/12
08:55-20:10
1 stop13h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 21/1
14:30-03:10
1 stop10h 40m
AED 2,347
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 6/1
04:25-20:10
1 stop17h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 14/1
20:30-10:50
1 stop12h 20m
AED 2,538
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 29/12
08:55-03:55
1 stop21h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 30/12
08:20-03:10
1 stop16h 50m
AED 2,644
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 4/12
18:15-13:05
2 stops20h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 1/1
08:20-03:10
1 stop16h 50m
AED 2,997
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 20/1
18:15-13:05
2 stops20h 50m
AED 1,344
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 21/1
22:45-08:40
1 stop11h 55m
AED 1,359
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 19/1
05:20-15:35
1 stop12h 15m
AED 1,359
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 17/1
09:05-13:05
2 stops30h 00m
AED 1,370
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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg (average of AED 1,458). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,818). 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 AUH to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
When flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight at midday.
How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg delayed?
About 10% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flights?
Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 25 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways
from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?
For a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg, you will be flying from Zayed Intl. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is just 28.0 km from the centre of the city. Zayed Intl is the only Abu Dhabi airport and it handles 4 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. 4 airlines have flights to Johannesburg from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?
For as low as AED 2,281, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg from Abu Dhabi in 13h 15m. The distance from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg is about 6294 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg round-trip?
According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (AED 1,951), Etihad Airways (AED 1,995), and Qatar Airways (AED 2,235) offers the cheapest pricing from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg. You may be able to fly from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?
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 Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg on time: TAP Portugal (100%), Etihad Airways (93%), Scandinavian Airlines (86%).
What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?
While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg is generally AED 2,820, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 1,240. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay AED 2,126 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg 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 Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg (average of AED 1,458). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,818). 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.
Top 4 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg. 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 25 November 2025.
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