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Cheap flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,285

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
13 Jan — 20 Jan1
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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,623

One-way from

AED 1,285
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/2-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 35m total
  • South Africa to Abu Dhabi
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • South Africa to Abu Dhabi

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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 January 2025.

Thu 20/213:20JNB - AUH
1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 27/217:55AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1AED 1,609
Fri 7/221:45JNB - AUH
1 stop14h 25mEgyptair
Sun 23/215:10AUH - JNB
1 stop18h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 7/1AED 2,097
Tue 22/413:00CPT - AUH
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 30/423:45AUH - CPT
1 stop13h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1AED 2,193
Thu 20/219:05JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 26/202:15AUH - JNB
1 stop34h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1AED 2,273
Tue 28/108:50JNB - AUH
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/214:50AUH - JNB
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1AED 2,391
Mon 10/209:55JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 20/202:20AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/1AED 2,813
Wed 5/208:50CPT - AUH
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/222:30AUH - CPT
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1AED 3,019
Wed 5/214:40CPT - AUH
2 stops26h 40mSWISS
Thu 13/214:50AUH - CPT
2 stops50h 20mSWISS
Deal found 8/1AED 3,566
Mon 20/119:35JNB - AUH
2 stops21h 40mLufthansa
Mon 27/102:35AUH - JNB
2 stops32h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 8/1AED 3,750
Tue 8/419:00JNB - AUH
2 stops22h 15mBrussels Airlines
Tue 15/402:25AUH - JNB
2 stops32h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 8/1AED 4,547
Sat 22/209:30CPT - AUH
1 stop19h 05mLufthansa
Fri 28/202:35AUH - CPT
1 stop31h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 8/1AED 5,075
Wed 5/217:15CPT - AUH
1 stop35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/202:15AUH - CPT
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1AED 5,299

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 January 2025.

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JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

13:20-10:50

1 stop19h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 7/2

22:30-15:35

1 stop19h 05m

AED 1,623

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

12:35-10:50

1 stop20h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 20/2

23:20-17:25

1 stop20h 05m

AED 1,902

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

21:45-15:30

1 stop15h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 11/5

16:30-07:10

1 stop16h 40m

AED 1,935

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/2

09:20-03:55

2 stops16h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 1/3

12:20-17:25

1 stop31h 05m

AED 2,229

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

07:55-10:50

1 stop28h 55m

AED 2,321

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

08:50-03:55

1 stop17h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 13/2

16:20-13:10

3 stops22h 50m

AED 2,369

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

09:55-19:45

Nonstop7h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 26/1

02:20-08:35

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 2,395

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

20:25-19:20

1 stop20h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 6/2

02:35-21:35

1 stop21h 00m

AED 3,548

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

14:40-19:20

2 stops26h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 13/2

14:50-15:10

2 stops50h 20m

AED 3,566

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

19:35-19:15

2 stops21h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 26/1

02:35-07:05

1 stop30h 30m

AED 3,625

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 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 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways 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.
7.5
Good
3,746 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

7.5
Good
3,746 reviews
7.5
Good
3,746 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

7.5
Good
1,590 reviews
7.5
Good
3,746 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

7.4
Good
349 reviews
7.5
Good
3,746 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

7.3
Good
1,195 reviews
7.5
Good
3,746 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

7.3
Good
3,896 reviews
7.5
Good
3,746 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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 1,285), Etihad Airways (AED 1,487), and Egyptair (AED 1,796).

  • 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 (65%), SriLankan Airlines (65%), Scandinavian Airlines (65%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay AED 3,722 for a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is AED 2,155 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at AED 1,623.

  • 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 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,928AverageAED 2,841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,006AverageAED 2,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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