Q: 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 2,706 and AED 3,499 in July. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 2,460 on Ethiopian Air (31 Jul-13 Aug).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flights typically cost between AED 2,706 and AED 3,499 in July.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 2,460 on Ethiopian Air (31 Jul-13 Aug).

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg delayed?

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About 10% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 88 minutes.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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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.

Question 5

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

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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

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For as low as AED 2,493, Etihad Airways can have you in Johannesburg from Abu Dhabi in 8h 10m. The distance from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg is about 6294 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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

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According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (AED 1,910), Etihad Airways (AED 1,953), and Qatar Airways (AED 1,955) offers the cheapest pricing from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg. You may be able to fly from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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

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AED 1,092 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 Egyptair, with prices starting from AED 1,120 and AED 1,158, respectively.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg (average of AED 1,311). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,038). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

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While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg is generally AED 2,556, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 2,190. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay AED 2,313 for that flight.

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

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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%), Gulf Air (100%), Etihad Airways (60%).

Question 15

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

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The most popular airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to JNB?

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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.

Question 17

What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

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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. 4 airlines have flights to Johannesburg from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl on a regular basis.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

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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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	AED 2,460
One-way from	AED 969
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	AED 3,062

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestAED 1,910	AverageAED 2,345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 1,953	AverageAED 2,710	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestAED 1,955	AverageAED 2,354	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestAED 2,374	AverageAED 3,000	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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