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 Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $528 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at $562 and $599 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is 12% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 0.4 - 0.8 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 $1,386, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $313. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl), you can expect to pay $868 for that flight.

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 (69%), Scandinavian Airlines (69%) or China Eastern (69%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Abu Dhabi.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $425.

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 3 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.

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?

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$528+ Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi

Q: How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

To save up to 13% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 41 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi from $596 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $608 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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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 70 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	$528 (Ethiopian Air)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$617
Good round-trip deal	$644 or less
Good one-way deal	$394 or less

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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 July 3, 2025.

Mon 9/298:20 amJNB - AUH

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Sun 10/124:25 amAUH - JNB

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/1

$528

Wed 8/69:50 amJNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 8/112:10 amAUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/3

$562

Wed 8/61:55 pmJNB - AUH

1 stop19h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 8/1311:45 pmAUH - JNB

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1

$599

Tue 9/305:50 pmJNB - AUH

1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 10/61:35 amAUH - JNB

1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$626

Wed 8/65:55 pmJNB - AUH

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/122:15 amAUH - JNB

1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$676

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Mon 9/298:20 amJNB - AUH

1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air

Sun 10/124:25 amAUH - JNB

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/1

$528

Wed 8/69:50 amJNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 8/112:10 amAUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/3

$562

Wed 8/61:55 pmJNB - AUH

1 stop19h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 8/1311:45 pmAUH - JNB

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1

$599

Tue 9/305:50 pmJNB - AUH

1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 10/61:35 amAUH - JNB

1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$626

Wed 8/65:55 pmJNB - AUH

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/122:15 amAUH - JNB

1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$676

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Tue 7/225:50 pmJNB - AUH

1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 7/301:35 amAUH - JNB

1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$662

Fri 7/252:30 pmJNB - AUH

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Sun 8/104:25 amAUH - JNB

1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/3

$541

Wed 8/69:50 amJNB - AUH

Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 8/112:10 amAUH - JNB

Nonstop8h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/3

$562

Wed 8/61:55 pmJNB - AUH

1 stop19h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 8/1311:45 pmAUH - JNB

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1

$599

Wed 8/65:55 pmJNB - AUH

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/122:15 amAUH - JNB

1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$676

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Price

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/29

8:20 am-3:10 am

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 10/12

4:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$528

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/6

9:50 am-7:45 pm

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 8/11

2:10 am-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$562

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/6

1:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop19h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 8/13

11:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$599

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

5:50 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 10/6

1:35 am-10:35 am

1 stop35h 00m

$626

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/6

5:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 8/12

2:15 am-10:35 am

1 stop34h 20m

$676

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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?

Booking 70 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines 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

3,594 reviews

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

3,594 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,594 reviews

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

1,220 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,594 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

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

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,895 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,594 reviews

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

790 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,594 reviews

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

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 3 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.
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 Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $528 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at $562 and $599 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is 12% 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 (69%), Scandinavian Airlines (69%) or China Eastern (69%) 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 $1,386, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $313. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl), you can expect to pay $868 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$480	Average$652	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$619	Average$799	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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