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$305+ 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
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 September, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 March 23, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sat 9/199:50 am
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/222:35 pm
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/20$514
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 3/3112:40 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/3011:45 pm
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$546
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Mon 4/62:55 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/86:45 pm
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$555
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/68:55 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop12h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/95:40 pm
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$573
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sun 4/52:55 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/95:40 pm
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$588
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/32:55 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/1010:45 pm
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$589
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/62:55 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop11h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/1010:45 pm
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$591
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/32:55 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop11h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/810:45 pm
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$595
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/38:55 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop17h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/115:45 am
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$603
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/48:55 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop12h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/95:45 am
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$606
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/48:55 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop12h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/811:45 pm
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop30h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$607
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/48:55 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop12h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/75:45 am
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$610

Find 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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$514
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$305
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$568

Good round-trip deal

$506 or less

Good one-way deal

$284 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/15

8:40 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 4/30

10:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$621

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

8:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 4/27

11:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$623

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

2:55 pm-4:25 am

1 stop11h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 4/11

5:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$625

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/8

2:55 pm-4:25 am

1 stop11h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 4/10

5:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$643
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

2:55 pm-4:25 am

1 stop11h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 4/11

6:45 pm-4:00 am

1 stop11h 15m

$658

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/3

2:55 pm-4:25 am

1 stop11h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 4/5

11:45 pm-9:10 am

1 stop11h 25m

$658

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/19

2:45 pm-4:25 am

1 stop11h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 9/22

6:45 pm-4:00 am

1 stop11h 15m

$675

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/19

5:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop28h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 9/21

1:30 am-9:40 am

2 stops34h 10m

$709
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

2:45 pm-3:40 am

1 stop10h 55m

$305

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

2:45 pm-3:40 am

1 stop10h 55m

$342

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Abu Dhabi flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Abu Dhabi flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Abu Dhabi flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Abu Dhabi flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Abu Dhabi from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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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 March 13, 2026.

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of $346). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $530). 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 March 23, 2026.

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

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 March 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andEthiopian Air 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
3,733 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

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
3,733 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

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
7.3
Good
1,429 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
975 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

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 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 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 13h 40m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Abu Dhabi are separated by a distance of 3911 mi.

  • 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 Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $379 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, starting at $468 and $510 round-trip. Etihad Airways is 35% 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 (79%), Scandinavian Airlines (79%) or China Eastern (79%) 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 $463, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $279. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl), you can expect to pay $541 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of $346). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $530). 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 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi

Discover the top 3 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$379Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$468Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$510Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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