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Cheap flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,296

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
1 adult

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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 197,674 searches. Data last updated 18 November 2024.

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JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/1

08:50-21:55

1 stop11h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 18/1

22:30-09:45

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,987

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

12:35-03:55

1 stop13h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 13/2

23:20-17:25

1 stop20h 05m

AED 2,409

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 2,486

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/12

20:20-19:45

1 stop21h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 8/12

02:20-14:30

1 stop14h 10m

AED 2,663

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

07:30-03:55

3 stops18h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 13/2

17:55-03:55

1 stop12h 00m

AED 2,762

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

23:55-19:20

1 stop41h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 12/2

02:35-14:30

2 stops37h 55m

AED 3,526

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

09:30-06:35

1 stop19h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 12/2

02:35-07:40

1 stop31h 05m

AED 3,574

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

19:35-19:15

2 stops21h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 12/2

02:35-09:30

2 stops32h 55m

AED 3,765

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

19:35-19:25

2 stops45h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 18/3

02:25-09:30

2 stops33h 05m

AED 4,113

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/1

10:00-19:50

Nonstop7h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 7/1

02:20-08:35

Nonstop8h 15m

AED 4,877

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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 18 November 2024.

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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 18 November 2024.

Tue 3/1208:50JNB - AUH
1 stop17h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 10/1217:55AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/11AED 2,259
Mon 25/1109:55JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/1202:20AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/11AED 2,420
Thu 5/1220:20CPT - AUH
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1202:20AUH - CPT
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11AED 2,663
Mon 25/1114:35JNB - AUH
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1214:10AUH - JNB
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11AED 2,747
Thu 5/1212:40CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 9/1205:25AUH - CPT
1 stop14h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/11AED 2,993
Tue 3/1219:10JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/1202:15AUH - JNB
1 stop34h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/11AED 3,574
Mon 25/1119:35JNB - AUH
2 stops21h 40mLufthansa
Sun 1/1202:25AUH - JNB
2 stops30h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 18/11AED 3,739
Wed 18/1223:55CPT - AUH
1 stop41h 25mSWISS
Sun 22/1202:35AUH - CPT
1 stop34h 20mSWISS
Deal found 17/11AED 6,321
Tue 17/1218:30CPT - AUH
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Mon 23/1214:30AUH - CPT
2 stops25h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 17/11AED 7,511
Wed 18/1217:20CPT - AUH
2 stops18h 50mEgyptair
Mon 23/1221:50AUH - CPT
2 stops44h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 17/11AED 8,524
Thu 19/1220:50CPT - AUH
1 stop33h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 23/1210:10AUH - CPT
1 stop23h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/11AED 82,599

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

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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 18 November 2024.

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 18 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, SWISS and Lufthansa 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.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,634 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,634 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,634 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,844 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,634 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,909 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,634 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
368 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,634 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,232 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,634 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

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 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: Korean Air (70%), Etihad Airways (68%), SriLankan Airlines (68%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay AED 2,811 for a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is AED 2,537 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at AED 1,884.

  • 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 197,674 searches. Data last updated 18 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,889AverageAED 2,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,928AverageAED 2,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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