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$321+ 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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
Jul 25 — Aug 11
Sat 7/25
Sat 8/1
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 September or February, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 June 25, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Thu 7/309:45 am
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop8h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/52:10 am
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/22$499
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Thu 11/59:50 am
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop7h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 11/72:50 am
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/24$504
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/121:50 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop33h 15m
Air Seychelles
Sat 8/17:45 am
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Air Seychelles
Deal found 6/21$582
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Wed 7/19:45 am
JNB
-
AUH
Nonstop8h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/302:10 am
AUH
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/23$602
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Thu 11/51:45 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop12h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/85:20 am
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/24$603
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/258:55 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop17h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 8/155:40 pm
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/22$624
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 7/211:50 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/244:25 am
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$626
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/308:55 pm
JNB
-
AUH
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/64:25 am
AUH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$629

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 June 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$499
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$321
(SmartFares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$601

Good round-trip deal

$595 or less

Good one-way deal

$370 or less
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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 June 25, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/30

9:45 am-7:45 pm

Nonstop8h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 8/5

2:10 am-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$499

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/25

9:45 am-7:45 pm

Nonstop8h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 8/14

2:05 am-8:15 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$499

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/5

9:50 am-7:45 pm

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 11/7

2:50 am-7:10 am

1 stop30h 20m

$504

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/5

1:45 pm-3:50 am

1 stop12h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 11/8

5:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$605

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/5

1:30 pm-1:30 am

2 stops34h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 11/7

2:35 am-9:40 am

2 stops33h 05m

$662

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/25

1:30 pm-12:25 am

2 stops32h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 8/14

1:30 am-9:40 am

2 stops34h 10m

$682

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

1:30 pm-1:30 am

2 stops34h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 12/6

2:35 am-11:00 am

1 stop34h 25m

$687
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/20

8:20 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$333

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/20

1:30 pm-6:55 am

2 stops39h 25m

$410
Quickest one-way

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/20

9:50 am-7:45 pm

Nonstop7h 55m

$472

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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

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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?

Booking 57 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of $507). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in January is currently the most expensive (average of $675). 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 June 25, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi?

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 June 25, 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
7.3
Good
3,730 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

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
7.3
Good
3,730 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,730 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

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
1,463 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,730 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

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
1,007 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,730 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

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 3 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 8h. Fly via Etihad Airways or Qatar 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 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 $393 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 (0%), Scandinavian Airlines (0%) or China Eastern (0%) 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 $534, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $310. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl), you can expect to pay $873 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of $507). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi in January is currently the most expensive (average of $675). 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 June 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$379Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$393Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$510Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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