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Cheap flights from South Africa to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,249

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AUH
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Abu Dhabi flight deals. Data was last updated 9 March 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,895

One-way from

AED 1,249

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 1,954

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,636 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 50m total
  • South Africa to Abu Dhabi
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 05m total
  • South Africa to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 353 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 132 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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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 9 March 2025.

Fri 14/308:50JNB - AUH
1 stop17h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 17/312:20AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/3AED 1,616
Tue 8/414:30JNB - AUH
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/420:40AUH - JNB
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3AED 2,170
Mon 14/421:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 45mEgyptair
Tue 6/516:30AUH - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 9/3AED 2,181
Fri 11/406:00CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/402:10AUH - CPT
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3AED 2,281
Fri 11/413:00CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 27/417:40AUH - CPT
1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/3AED 2,361
Sun 1/617:55JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 7/601:35AUH - JNB
1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3AED 2,383
Mon 10/309:55JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 16/302:20AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/3AED 2,490
Tue 25/306:05CPT - AUH
2 stops35h 10mLufthansa
Sat 5/402:10AUH - CPT
2 stops36h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 9/3AED 4,517
Sun 23/309:00CPT - AUH
1 stop19h 40mSWISS
Sun 6/414:20AUH - CPT
2 stops28h 25mSWISS
Deal found 9/3AED 4,591
Fri 21/317:20CPT - AUH
2 stops18h 50mEgyptair
Fri 4/402:40AUH - CPT
2 stops35h 30mEgyptair
Deal found 9/3AED 5,476

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 9 March 2025.

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South Africa

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Abu Dhabi

Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

08:50-03:55

1 stop17h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 30/3

12:25-16:10

1 stop29h 45m

AED 1,895

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

14:30-18:55

2 stops26h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 14/4

20:40-13:05

2 stops18h 25m

AED 2,170

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

21:45-15:30

1 stop15h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 6/5

16:30-07:10

1 stop16h 40m

AED 2,181

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

06:00-19:45

1 stop11h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 26/4

02:10-13:55

1 stop13h 45m

AED 2,281

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

13:00-04:25

1 stop13h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 27/4

17:40-10:50

1 stop19h 10m

AED 2,361

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

17:55-00:35

1 stop28h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 7/6

01:35-10:35

1 stop35h 00m

AED 2,383

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 20/4

02:10-08:20

Nonstop8h 10m

AED 2,490

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

06:05-19:15

2 stops35h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 5/4

02:10-12:40

2 stops36h 30m

AED 4,517

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

09:00-06:40

1 stop19h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 6/4

14:20-16:45

2 stops28h 25m

AED 4,591

JohannesburgAbu Dhabi

JNB - AUH

JNBAUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/3

15:15-06:40

2 stops37h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 9/4

02:25-09:20

1 stop32h 55m

AED 4,789

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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?

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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 9 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Qatar Airways and Etihad 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,548 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,172 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,769 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Brussels Airlines
7.3
Good
341 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

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 1,249), Egyptair (AED 1,403), and Etihad Airways (AED 1,693).

  • 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 (50%), SriLankan Airlines (50%), Scandinavian Airlines (50%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay AED 2,675 for a flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is AED 2,635 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at AED 1,575.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,006AverageAED 2,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,410AverageAED 2,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,450AverageAED 2,868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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