Question 1

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg delayed?

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About 10% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flights?

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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the last year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $534. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Etihad Airways. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 6

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 39 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 7

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $571). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $827). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Question 9

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Question 10

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

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on time: Gulf Air (71%), Scandinavian Airlines (65%), China Eastern (65%).

Question 11

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to JNB?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

Question 12

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Abu Dhabi-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Abu Dhabi-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Abu Dhabi-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Question 13

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Abu Dhabi-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Abu Dhabi-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Question 14

What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), located 17.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 2 airlines have flights from Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$675
Good round-trip deal	$782 or less

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
BudgetAir	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$534	Average$571	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$602	Average$799	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 39 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to JNB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flights?

Over the last year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

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

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

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