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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa from AED 1,326

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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — JNB
19 Jun — 26 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Abu Dhabi to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 14 June 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,413

One-way from

AED 1,326

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,861

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,593 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,860 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/9-6/10
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 05m total
  • Abu Dhabi to South Africa
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 20/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Abu Dhabi to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (AED 596 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 234 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to South Africa.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to South Africa.
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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 June 2025.

Sun 21/902:10AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 6/1009:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/6AED 2,413
Sat 4/1004:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/1013:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/6AED 2,457
Sun 7/904:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/914:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6AED 2,475
Mon 29/918:45AUH - CPT
1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 6/1013:00CPT - AUH
1 stop19h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/6AED 2,493
Mon 23/622:45AUH - JNB
1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 6/713:55JNB - AUH
1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/6AED 2,497
Sun 27/704:25AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/813:55JNB - AUH
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6AED 2,578
Sun 6/720:50AUH - CPT
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 19/713:50CPT - AUH
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6AED 2,593
Sat 6/901:35AUH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 19/917:55JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6AED 3,198
Sun 23/1115:10AUH - CPT
2 stops24h 15mEgyptair
Wed 3/1217:25CPT - AUH
2 stops18h 45mEgyptair
Deal found 14/6AED 3,371
Sat 4/1001:35AUH - CPT
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 13/1016:35CPT - AUH
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/6AED 3,988
Sat 11/1002:40AUH - JNB
1 stop30h 30mEgyptair
Sun 19/1021:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 45mEgyptair
Deal found 12/6AED 4,014

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa that are best for you.

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Abu Dhabi

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 21/9

02:10-08:20

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

AED 2,413

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 4/10

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

AED 2,457

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 7/9

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

14:30-03:10

1 stop10h 40m

AED 2,475

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 29/9

18:45-10:50

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

13:00-10:55

1 stop19h 55m

AED 2,493

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 27/7

04:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

13:55-22:15

1 stop30h 20m

AED 2,578

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 6/7

20:50-13:45

2 stops18h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/7

13:50-06:05

2 stops14h 15m

AED 2,593

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 15/10

23:45-09:35

1 stop11h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

15:05-04:25

2 stops35h 20m

AED 2,820

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 6/9

01:35-10:35

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

17:55-00:35

1 stop28h 40m

AED 3,198

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 23/11

15:10-13:25

2 stops24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

17:25-14:10

2 stops18h 45m

AED 3,371

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 4/10

01:35-11:50

1 stop36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

16:35-06:15

1 stop35h 40m

AED 3,988

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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Abu Dhabi with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa (average of AED 516). Flying from Abu Dhabi to South Africa 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 June 2025.

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

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 14 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Brussels Airlines from Abu Dhabi to South Africa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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
3,584 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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
1,211 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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.
Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
355 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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
3,849 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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
781 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa?

    For a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa, you will be flying from Zayed Intl. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is just 28.0 km from the centre of the city.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as AED 1,326 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from AED 2,005 and Qatar Airways from AED 2,020 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to South Africa?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa consider choosing Scandinavian Airlines(100%), China Eastern(100%) or Kuwait Airways(100%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa?

    On average you can expect to pay AED 2,463 for a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,830 while the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,023.

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa (average of AED 516). Flying from Abu Dhabi to South Africa 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to South Africa

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EgyptairCheapestAED 1,451AverageAED 2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,627AverageAED 2,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,082AverageAED 3,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,110AverageAED 3,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,538AverageAED 3,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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