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Cheapest return fare
R10 592
Typical prices: R10 110-R11 571
Etihad Airways
Fri 28/8Mon 7/9
AUH - JNB • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
R4 553
Typical prices: R6 577-R12 599
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/7
AUH - JNB • 1 stop
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Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
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Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg (AUH-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo

Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 7
Etihad Airways Logo
2:05 - 8:15
AUH
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JNB
8h 10mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 19:45
JNB
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AUH
8h 00mdirect
R10 592Etihad Airways
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:10 - 20:10
AUH
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JNB
13h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 3:10
JNB
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AUH
16h 50m
1 stop
R10 706Ethiopian Air
Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Nov 25
Egyptair Logo
5:05 - 7:10
AUH
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JNB
28h 05m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 15:10
JNB
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AUH
15h 25m
1 stop
R10 755Egyptair
Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Nov 25
Egyptair Logo
5:05 - 7:10
AUH
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JNB
28h 05m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 15:10
JNB
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AUH
15h 25m
1 stop
R10 771Egyptair
Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:10 - 20:10
AUH
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JNB
13h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 3:10
JNB
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AUH
16h 50m
1 stop
R10 869Ethiopian Air
Fri, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:10 - 20:10
AUH
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JNB
13h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 3:10
JNB
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AUH
16h 50m
1 stop
R10 934Ethiopian Air
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 7
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 - 8:20
AUH
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JNB
8h 10mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 19:45
JNB
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AUH
8h 00mdirect
R10 951Etihad Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:45 - 14:05
AUH
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JNB
17h 20m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 10:55
JNB
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AUH
18h 50m
1 stop
R10 967Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:10 - 20:10
AUH
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JNB
13h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 3:10
JNB
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AUH
16h 50m
1 stop
R10 983Ethiopian Air
Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Nov 25
Egyptair Logo
16:10 - 7:10
AUH
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JNB
17h 00m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 15:10
JNB
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AUH
15h 25m
1 stop
R11 032Egyptair
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Friday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Abu Dhabi, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is January, where tickets cost R9 319 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R13 611 and R13 497 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R13 487 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR4 553
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flights

  • How many flights are there between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Abu Dhabi and lands in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 8h 10m. The most common departure time is 2:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 4 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R4 553 for a one-way ticket and R10 755 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg, Etihad Airways or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg are Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R12 069 and an overall rating of 7,3, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R10 590 and an overall rating of 7,2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Abu Dhabi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Abu Dhabi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Abu Dhabi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R6 547 or less one-way and R12 753 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Wednesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Thursday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Saturday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Wednesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Thursday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Saturday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,3
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3741 reviews
7,3Comfort
7,3Entertainment
7,9Crew
7,5Boarding
7,3Food
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This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
SAI - BKK
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This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

The staff at the check in lied. I requested aisle seats he said he gave me aisle seats. In actuality he only gave me aisle seat for 2 hour Karachi to Doha flight. From Doha to Dallas flight he gave me middle seat .

I would advice everybody not to fly by Indigo, no entertainment in flight, rude behavior of staff, worst experience of my life

No boarding passes given at start point Too much wait for boarding passes

I didn’t not pay to fly with American Airlines!!!!!!!they are the worst!!

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Limit the number of usage of wine or please arrange our seats. The passenger was drunk on this flight and not on Thiruvananthapuram to Abudhabi.

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

I could not book in online at all which is what I always do to secure a window seat which is my preference.

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

It’s good alternative flight out from Mogadishu, especially for the timing

Business and economy lines were common for most of the journey including check in and security control in Addis Abbeba. Food choice was fine, however there was a hair in my rice

Again, entertainment system didn't work. 50% of aircraft don't seem to have a functional entertainment system and the crew is absolutely uninterested in fixing. They just say Addis needs to fix it. Well, Addis had better get off it's butt and fix their aircraft.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

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