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$303+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$533
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$303
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$589

Good round-trip deal

$582 or less

Good one-way deal

$332 or less
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/209:45 pmJNB - AUH
1 stop15h 45mEgyptair
Sat 10/254:30 pmAUH - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 8/17$533
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/162:30 pmJNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/264:25 amAUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$549
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/89:50 amJNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 9/142:10 amAUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/17$559
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/88:20 amJNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/154:25 amAUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/17$562
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/168:20 amJNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/204:25 amAUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$563
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/68:25 pmJNB - AUH
1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 10/95:45 amAUH - JNB
1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/18$564
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/68:20 amJNB - AUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/84:25 amAUH - JNB
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/18$570
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/72:30 pmJNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/94:25 amAUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/18$571
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/132:30 pmJNB - AUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/204:25 amAUH - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$575
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/69:50 amJNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/72:10 amAUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/18$579
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/309:50 amJNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/62:20 amAUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/16$580
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/169:50 amJNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/192:10 amAUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/16$581

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/20

9:45 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 10/25

4:30 pm-7:10 am

1 stop16h 40m

$533

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

8:20 am-3:10 am

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 10/9

4:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$549

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/16

2:30 pm-3:10 am

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 11/26

4:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$549

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/8

9:50 am-7:45 pm

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 9/14

2:10 am-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$559

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/8

8:20 am-3:10 am

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 9/15

4:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$562

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/16

8:20 am-3:10 am

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 9/20

4:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$563

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

8:25 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 10/9

5:45 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$564

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

8:20 am-3:10 am

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 10/8

4:25 am-8:10 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$570

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/7

2:30 pm-3:10 am

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 10/9

4:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$571

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/13

2:30 pm-3:10 am

1 stop10h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 9/20

4:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$575

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). 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 JNB to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $590.

What’s the fastest layover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 58m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. 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 Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi 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
3,609 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Related info for your journey

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

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. You should not have trouble finding flights to Zayed Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Abu Dhabi airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 17.4 mi journey from Zayed Intl (AUH) to Abu Dhabi’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in 7h 55m. Fly via Egyptair, Ethiopian Air, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Abu Dhabi are separated by a distance of 3911 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $480 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Etihad Airways, starting at $619. Qatar Airways is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi consider choosing Etihad Airways (58%), Scandinavian Airlines (58%) or China Eastern (58%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi is generally $519, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $311. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl), you can expect to pay $563 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). 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 2 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$480Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$619Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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