Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from AED 1,785
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — JNB
3 Feb — 10 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in November or September, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday
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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 4 January 2026.
Mon 26/105:20AUH - JNB
2 stops15h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 8/212:45JNB - AUH
1 stop13h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/1AED 1,785
Fri 13/205:20AUH - JNB
2 stops15h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 20/212:45JNB - AUH
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/1AED 1,917
Sat 31/105:20AUH - JNB
2 stops15h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 9/213:45JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1AED 1,998
Sat 21/223:40AUH - JNB
1 stop11h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 25/209:40JNB - AUH
2 stops34h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/1AED 2,152
Fri 30/102:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/209:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/1AED 2,237
Fri 20/212:20AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 2/414:45JNB - AUH
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1AED 2,255
Sat 31/105:05AUH - JNB
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/220:30JNB - AUH
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1AED 2,277
Sat 21/216:10AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 00mEgyptair
Wed 25/221:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 3/1AED 2,292
Thu 12/204:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/214:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1AED 2,314
Fri 4/902:10AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/1009:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/1AED 2,486
Thu 19/202:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/409:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/1AED 2,494
Best flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 January 2026.
Fri 13/205:20AUH - JNB
2 stops15h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 20/212:45JNB - AUH
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/1AED 1,917
Fri 30/102:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/209:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/1AED 2,237
Sat 31/105:05AUH - JNB
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/220:30JNB - AUH
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1AED 2,277
Sat 21/216:10AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 00mEgyptair
Wed 25/221:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 3/1AED 2,292
Thu 12/204:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/214:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1AED 2,314
Sat 31/105:20AUH - JNB
2 stops15h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 9/213:45JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1AED 1,998
Thu 12/202:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Fri 20/209:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/1AED 2,277
Thu 19/217:55AUH - JNB
1 stop16h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 3/420:55JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1AED 2,152
Sat 21/217:55AUH - JNB
1 stop12h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 25/209:40JNB - AUH
2 stops34h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/1AED 2,152
Mon 26/123:40AUH - JNB
1 stop11h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 8/212:45JNB - AUH
1 stop13h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/1AED 2,428
Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo
Explore direct flight options from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 4 January 2026.
Fri 30/102:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/209:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/1AED 2,237
Thu 12/202:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Fri 20/209:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/1AED 2,277
Thu 19/202:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/409:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/1AED 2,494
Thu 19/202:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Fri 6/309:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/1AED 15,187
Last-minute flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo. Data last updated 4 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 26/105:20AUH - JNB
2 stops15h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 8/212:45JNB - AUH
1 stop13h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/1AED 1,785
Fri 30/102:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/209:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/1AED 2,237
Sat 31/105:20AUH - JNB
2 stops15h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 9/213:45JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1AED 1,998
Sat 31/105:05AUH - JNB
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/220:30JNB - AUH
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1AED 2,277
Thu 12/204:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/214:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1AED 2,314
Fri 13/205:20AUH - JNB
2 stops15h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 20/212:45JNB - AUH
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/1AED 1,917
Thu 19/202:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/409:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/1AED 2,494
Fri 20/212:20AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 2/414:45JNB - AUH
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1AED 2,255
Sat 21/217:55AUH - JNB
1 stop12h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 25/209:40JNB - AUH
2 stops34h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/1AED 2,152
Sat 21/216:10AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 00mEgyptair
Wed 25/221:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 3/1AED 2,292
One-way flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 January 2026.
Fri 9/123:55AUH - JNB
3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1AED 2,130
Fri 9/105:20AUH - JNB
1 stop12h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/1AED 2,233
Thu 8/102:05AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/1AED 2,821
Tue 13/120:40AUH - JNB
3 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1AED 4,815
Sun 11/114:00AUH - JNB
3 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1AED 4,925
Sat 10/120:30AUH - JNB
3 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1AED 5,201
Mon 12/114:05AUH - JNB
3 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1AED 5,502
Fri 9/104:25AUH - JNB
1 stop25h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1AED 5,902
Find flight deals from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo
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Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 13/2
05:20-18:40
2 stops15h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/2
12:45-10:50
1 stop20h 05m
AED 1,917
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 31/1
05:20-18:40
2 stops15h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/2
13:45-03:50
1 stop12h 05m
AED 1,998
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 19/2
17:55-08:40
1 stop16h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 3/4
20:55-10:55
1 stop12h 00m
AED 2,152
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 21/2
17:55-03:55
1 stop12h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 25/2
09:40-22:05
2 stops34h 25m
AED 2,152
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 30/1
02:05-08:20
Nonstop8h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/2
09:50-19:45
Nonstop7h 55m
AED 2,237
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 31/1
05:05-07:10
1 stop28h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/2
20:30-17:25
1 stop18h 55m
AED 2,277
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 12/2
02:05-08:20
Nonstop8h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/2
09:50-19:45
Nonstop7h 55m
AED 2,277
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 21/2
16:10-07:10
1 stop17h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 25/2
21:45-15:10
1 stop15h 25m
AED 2,292
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 12/2
04:25-20:10
1 stop17h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/2
14:30-03:10
1 stop10h 40m
AED 2,314
Abu DhabiJohannesburg
AUH - JNB
AUHJNB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 26/1
23:40-08:40
1 stop11h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 8/2
12:45-03:50
1 stop13h 05m
AED 2,428
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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo
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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 2 January 2026.
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 44 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of AED 1,432). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,814). 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 4 January 2026.
When flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 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 9% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Cairo (CAI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 2,418.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 01m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 04m.
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 4 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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 4 flights from Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Airlines like Qatar Airways fly from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 15h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 6294 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
Ethiopian Air, at AED 1,912, 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 29% 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 1,084. Users have also found prices from AED 1,127 and AED 1,129 on Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, 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(71%), China Eastern(71%) or Kuwait Airways(71%), 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 3,485, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 2,360. The most popular route (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around AED 1,785.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of AED 1,432). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,814). 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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