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AED 1,080 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi (JNB-AUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi 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.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi

Thu, 4 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 03:10JNB-AUH
16h 50m1 stop
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04:25 - 20:10AUH-JNB
17h 45m1 stop
AED 1,671Ethiopian Air
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Thu, 4 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 03:10JNB-AUH
10h 40m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 20:10AUH-JNB
17h 45m1 stop
AED 1,682Ethiopian Air
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Fri, 29 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 03:10JNB-AUH
16h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 20:10AUH-JNB
17h 45m1 stop
AED 1,693Ethiopian Air
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Thu, 21 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 03:10JNB-AUH
10h 40m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 13:05AUH-JNB
10h 40m1 stop
AED 1,704Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
20:25 - 10:55JNB-AUH
12h 30m1 stop
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05:45 - 16:10AUH-JNB
12h 25m1 stop
AED 1,928Qatar Airways
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Wed, 22 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
20:25 - 17:20JNB-AUH
18h 55m1 stop
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23:30 - 15:35AUH-JNB
18h 05m1 stop
AED 1,932Qatar Airways
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Sun, 31 Aug - Wed, 22 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 19:45JNB-AUH
7h 55mdirect
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02:10 - 08:20AUH-JNB
8h 10mdirect
AED 2,013Etihad Airways
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Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 19:45JNB-AUH
7h 55mdirect
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02:10 - 08:20AUH-JNB
8h 10mdirect
AED 2,024Etihad Airways
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Sun, 19 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 15:30JNB-AUH
15h 45m1 stop
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05:05 - 07:10AUH-JNB
28h 05m1 stop
AED 2,068Egyptair
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Sun, 19 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 15:30JNB-AUH
15h 45m1 stop
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16:10 - 07:10AUH-JNB
17h 00m1 stop
AED 2,071Egyptair
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi flights

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

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Abu Dhabi on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi is February, where tickets cost AED 1,862 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 2,670 and AED 2,523 respectively.

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

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 AED 2,190 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonAugust
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightAED 1,080
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi 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 Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flights

  • Where is the OR Tambo International Airport located?

    OR Tambo Airport is 30 minutes (27 kilometers) from Sandton and 28 minutes (25 kilometers) from Rosebank. Depending on whether you take the Gautrain from the airport, it will take 15 minutes to Sandton and up to 45 minutes to Rosebank (you must change platforms at Sandton Station and wait for the next train to Rosebank).

  • How many terminals are present at Abu Dhabi Airport?

    At the moment, there are three terminals at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. These are Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. Terminal 1A and Terminal 1B are two parts of the first terminal.while terminal 2 is in a separate building to the west of Terminal 1. It is mostly used by low-cost airlines. Terminal 3 at the Abu Dhabi airport is for Etihad Airways and its Airbus A380s, which are the country's main airline.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi was AED 294 for a one-way ticket and AED 455 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    Lufthansa, and South African offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi flight route.

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

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

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

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of AED 2,279 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 2,836 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

    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 Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

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

    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 Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Abu Dhabi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 1,414 or less one-way and AED 1,984 or less round-trip.
  • The O.R. Tambo International Airport has 11,500 short-stay public parking facilities on-site. Friends and relatives may drop you off or pick you up outside the international airport for free for the first 20 minutes. If you need to leave your car at the airport, there is a long-term, low-cost parking facility at Super South Gate. A shuttle service takes people to asd well as from the airport terminals every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day.
  • Etihad Airways is the only airline that currently offers nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. Check a summary of the flight times and schedules of all airlines that fly this route directly. There is Economy Class and Business Class. There is no Premium Economy or First Class on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
  • Airport lounges in Abu Dhabi International Airport are suitable for travelers seeking top hospitality services. Some of the lounges that provide free food and drinks, WiFi, and shower facilities include Al Ghazal lounge, Al Reem, the Etihad lounge, and the Al Dhabi lounge.

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

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

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +2 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +2 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +2 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Thursday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +2 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Friday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +2 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Saturday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +2 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Sunday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +2 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +3 more

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +2 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +2 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +2 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Thursday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +2 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Friday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +2 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Saturday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +2 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Sunday

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, +2 more

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +3 more

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. 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 OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi? 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.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3611 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.5Boarding
7.3Food
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I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2025DPS - DOH
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I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

Liked some flight attendants. 1 was rude I'll not say her name I don't want to get her jn trouble on my flight back to Dallas from Doha. Very rude to some races of people clearly. She needs a better attitude and bedside manners. Asking her questions and she responds "WHAT" twice rudely like I was bothering her and "is it going to be cranberry or mango juice with an attitude".

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

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