Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg from AED 1,120

AUH — JNB
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg are usually found in January or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg

Sun 8/1104:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Mon 23/1108:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 4/11AED 1,865
Sat 7/1104:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Mon 23/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 2/11AED 2,078
Fri 18/1204:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Thu 31/1208:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 2/11AED 2,163
Sun 1/1104:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Fri 6/1108:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 1/11AED 2,211
Sat 12/1204:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Sat 26/1208:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 31/10AED 2,214
Wed 18/1104:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Mon 23/1108:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 2/11AED 2,233
Thu 5/1108:55 -
1 stop13h 15m
Wed 18/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 1/11AED 2,402
Mon 23/1104:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Thu 26/1108:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 2/11AED 2,523
Mon 30/1104:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Tue 8/1208:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 1/11AED 2,530
Tue 29/1204:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Fri 8/108:20 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 31/10AED 2,556
Sun 6/1204:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Sun 3/113:50 -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 2/11AED 2,651

Find flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg

Round-trip from

AED 2,100

One-way from

AED 1,120

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

AED 2,449
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 45m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 05m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (AED 196 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 197 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 11/1

04:25-13:30

1 stop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,300

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 4/12

08:55-20:10

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,410

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 12/1

19:55-13:30

2 stops19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,528

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 19/12

09:05-13:30

2 stops30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,531

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 1/12

02:00-15:15

2 stops15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,781

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 4/12

09:25-15:35

2 stops32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,792
Fastest return journey

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 10/2

02:05-08:25

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,167

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 7/2

02:05-08:25

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,167

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 18/11

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

08:20-03:10

1 stop16h 50m

AED 2,233

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 2/12

02:05-08:25

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 2,703

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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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg (average of AED 2,097). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,066). 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?

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

Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg

The most flights from AUH to ZA1 are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flights typically cost between AED 2,192 and AED 3,037 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 2,100 on Ethiopian Air (9 Mar–15 Mar).

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg 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?

Sunday 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 13% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

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 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andEthiopian Air 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.

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sep 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sep 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sep 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sep 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 3 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. 3 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 3,052, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg from Abu Dhabi in 16h 45m. The distance from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg is about 6294 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (AED 1,838), Qatar Airways (AED 1,969), and Etihad Airways (AED 2,181) offers the cheapest pricing from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg. You may be able to fly from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    AED 830 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from AED 1,006 and AED 1,252, respectively.

  • 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: Kuwait Airways (100%), Etihad Airways (92%), Scandinavian Airlines (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

    While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg is generally AED 3,393, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 2,055. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay AED 2,251 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg (average of AED 2,097). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,066). 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 Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,838AverageAED 2,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,969AverageAED 2,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,181AverageAED 2,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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