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Cheap flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi from AED 995

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) 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 8 February 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,910

One-way from

AED 995

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 2,743

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,644 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,885 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/3-20/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • South Africa to Abu Dhabi
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 35m total
  • South Africa to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (AED 8 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (AED 47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 February 2025.

Tue 11/213:20JNB - AUH
1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 18/205:25AUH - JNB
1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/2AED 1,576
Mon 17/209:20JNB - AUH
3 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/212:20AUH - JNB
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2AED 1,928
Tue 4/312:35CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 10/323:20AUH - CPT
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/2AED 2,027
Thu 13/319:05JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/302:15AUH - JNB
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2AED 2,295
Tue 4/318:10CPT - AUH
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/323:20AUH - CPT
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2AED 2,336
Fri 5/1213:50JNB - AUH
1 stop33h 30mAir Seychelles
Mon 15/1208:00AUH - JNB
1 stop30h 30mAir Seychelles
Deal found 7/2AED 2,450
Mon 17/209:55JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 20/202:20AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/2AED 2,563
Thu 13/310:10JNB - AUH
2 stops42h 10mLufthansa
Tue 18/302:35AUH - JNB
1 stop30h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 7/2AED 4,187

Find flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 220,657 searches. Data last updated 8 February 2025.

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JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

17:50-03:55

3 stops32h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 20/3

05:25-15:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 1,910

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

12:35-03:55

1 stop13h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 10/3

23:20-10:40

1 stop13h 20m

AED 2,027

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

19:05-01:15

1 stop28h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 18/3

02:15-10:50

1 stop34h 35m

AED 2,295

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

18:10-21:55

2 stops25h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 10/3

23:20-10:40

1 stop13h 20m

AED 2,336

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

19:05-01:15

1 stop28h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 19/3

02:40-10:55

2 stops34h 15m

AED 2,751

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

10:10-06:20

2 stops42h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 18/3

02:35-07:05

1 stop30h 30m

AED 4,187

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

08:50-16:25

1 stop29h 35m

AED 995

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

07:30-03:55

3 stops18h 25m

AED 1,366

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/5

17:50-00:35

1 stop28h 45m

AED 1,425

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

09:55-19:45

Nonstop7h 50m

AED 1,664

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 8 February 2025.

When flying from South Africa 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.

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 8 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines from South Africa to Abu Dhabi to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,687 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

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
7.5
Good
3,687 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,687 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

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
7.4
Good
1,186 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,687 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

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.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,892 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,687 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

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.

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
7,024 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,687 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

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 South Africa 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 South Africa?

    If you book a flight to Abu Dhabi from South Africa, you will be flying to Zayed Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is located 28.0 km from the centre of Abu Dhabi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi are Qatar Airways (AED 995), Turkish Airlines (AED 1,425), and Etihad Airways (AED 1,664).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Abu Dhabi?

    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 South Africa to Abu Dhabi on time: Etihad Airways (42%), SriLankan Airlines (42%), Scandinavian Airlines (42%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi?

    On average you can expect to pay AED 3,627 for a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,885 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,288.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 220,657 searches. Data last updated 8 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,006AverageAED 2,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,348AverageAED 2,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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