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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa from AED 1,462

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 26/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — JNB
4 Touko — 11 Touko1
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 29 huhtikuu 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,189

One-way from

AED 1,462

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 2,710

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,940 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
  • Abu Dhabi to South Africa
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 10m total
  • Abu Dhabi to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 905 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 263 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 29 huhtikuu 2025.

to 12/622:45AUH - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
to 19/613:00CPT - AUH
1 stop30h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4AED 2,189
pe 1/804:25AUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
la 16/814:30JNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4AED 2,332
ke 11/602:10AUH - CPT
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
to 19/606:05CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4AED 2,387
la 8/1105:05AUH - JNB
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
la 22/1119:50JNB - AUH
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4AED 2,402
to 29/502:10AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
ma 2/609:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/4AED 2,435
pe 30/517:40AUH - JNB
1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways
ma 2/620:25JNB - AUH
1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4AED 2,769
ke 4/601:35AUH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines
ti 10/617:50JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/4AED 3,059
pe 9/507:15AUH - CPT
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
pe 30/516:35CPT - AUH
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4AED 3,566
ma 26/502:10AUH - CPT
2 stops36h 30mLufthansa
ti 3/618:05CPT - AUH
2 stops23h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4AED 44,278
to 12/602:25AUH - CPT
2 stops38h 50mSWISS
ti 17/611:05CPT - AUH
2 stops41h 30mSWISS
Deal found 28/4AED 63,975

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Departure

Return

Price

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

to 12/6

22:45-10:50

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

to 19/6

13:00-21:15

1 stop30h 15m

AED 2,189

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

pe 1/8

04:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

la 16/8

14:30-03:10

1 stop10h 40m

AED 2,332

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

ke 11/6

02:10-09:45

1 stop33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

to 19/6

06:05-19:45

1 stop11h 40m

AED 2,387

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

to 29/5

02:10-08:20

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 2/6

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

AED 2,435

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

pe 30/5

08:10-13:05

2 stops30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 2/6

13:55-04:25

1 stop12h 30m

AED 2,479

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

pe 30/5

17:40-16:10

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 2/6

20:25-16:20

1 stop17h 55m

AED 2,769

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

ke 4/6

01:35-10:35

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti 10/6

17:50-00:35

1 stop28h 45m

AED 3,059

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

pe 9/5

07:15-11:50

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

pe 30/5

16:35-06:15

1 stop35h 40m

AED 3,566

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

to 31/7

02:25-08:35

2 stops32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

la 16/8

19:00-19:20

2 stops22h 20m

AED 37,892

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

to 31/7

02:10-08:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

la 16/8

19:00-06:25

2 stops33h 25m

AED 43,415

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

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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 29 huhtikuu 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 29 huhtikuu 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways 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.

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

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 1,462 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Egyptair from AED 2,016 and Turkish Airlines from AED 3,052 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(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 South Africa?

    On average you can expect to pay AED 3,145 for a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is AED 2,645 while the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at AED 2,332.

  • 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 4 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapestAED 1,451AverageAED 2,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,923AverageAED 3,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,355AverageAED 3,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,566AverageAED 3,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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