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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from AED 1,131

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — JNB
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,332

One-way from

AED 1,131

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 2,710

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,940 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/8-16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 20m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
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Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 05m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 905 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 263 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Fri 1/804:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 16/814:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4AED 2,347
Thu 29/502:10AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 2/609:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/4AED 2,435
Fri 30/508:10AUH - JNB
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/613:55JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4AED 2,479
Fri 30/517:40AUH - JNB
1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 2/620:25JNB - AUH
1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4AED 2,769
Thu 1/517:20AUH - JNB
1 stop15h 50mEgyptair
Wed 7/521:45JNB - AUH
1 stop16h 35mEgyptair
Deal found 29/4AED 2,843
Wed 4/601:35AUH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/617:50JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4AED 3,063

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo 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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Abu Dhabi

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OR Tambo

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 1/8

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

14:30-03:10

1 stop10h 40m

AED 2,347

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 29/5

02:10-08:20

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

AED 2,435

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 30/5

08:10-13:05

2 stops30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

13:55-04:25

1 stop12h 30m

AED 2,479

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 30/5

17:40-16:10

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

20:25-16:20

1 stop17h 55m

AED 2,769

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 4/6

01:35-10:35

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

17:50-00:35

1 stop28h 45m

AED 3,063

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 31/7

02:25-08:35

2 stops32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

19:00-19:20

2 stops22h 20m

AED 37,953

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 31/7

02:10-08:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

19:00-06:25

2 stops33h 25m

AED 43,414

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 8/5

05:05-07:10

1 stop28h 05m

AED 1,131

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 8/5

08:10-13:05

2 stops30h 55m

AED 1,271

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 9/5

22:45-10:00

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,616

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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of AED 516). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 720). 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

When flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
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Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
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Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,203 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
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Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,788 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
769 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Egyptair
6.5
Okay
349 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo. 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 from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Abu Dhabi, you will be flying from 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. There are 2 flights from Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at AED 2,332, was found to be the cheapest airline from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. Ethiopian Air is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Egyptair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as AED 1,131. Users have also found prices from AED 1,616 and AED 1,844 on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport consider choosing Scandinavian Airlines(67%), China Eastern(67%) or Kuwait Airways(67%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport? While on average our users pay AED 3,145, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 2,645. The most popular route (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around AED 2,332.

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of AED 516). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 720). 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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Fly from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo on these airlines

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Top 4 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo. 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapestAED 1,451AverageAED 2,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,923AverageAED 2,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,355AverageAED 3,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,566AverageAED 2,908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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