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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa from AED 1,260

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 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — JNB
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Abu Dhabi to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 10 March 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,453

One-way from

AED 1,260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 2,898

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,818 or less
20/4-25/4
  • 20/4-25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Abu Dhabi to South Africa
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24/3
  • 24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 05m total
  • Abu Dhabi to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (AED 1,047 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 275 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 Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to South Africa.
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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2025.

Sun 20/402:10AUH - CPT
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/406:05CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3AED 2,453
Mon 17/321:00AUH - JNB
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/308:10JNB - AUH
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3AED 2,545
Sun 16/302:20AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/309:50JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/3AED 2,769
Fri 14/305:25AUH - CPT
1 stop14h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 27/306:05CPT - AUH
2 stops19h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/3AED 2,872
Sat 22/315:10AUH - JNB
1 stop18h 00mEgyptair
Fri 4/421:45JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 9/3AED 3,173
Sun 13/407:15AUH - JNB
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 8/517:50JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3AED 3,379
Thu 20/312:20AUH - JNB
1 stop17h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 17/420:40JNB - AUH
1 stop17h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/3AED 3,724
Thu 26/601:35AUH - CPT
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 20/716:35CPT - AUH
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/3AED 3,977
Fri 21/302:25AUH - JNB
2 stops33h 05mBrussels Airlines
Sat 5/419:00JNB - AUH
2 stops22h 20mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 10/3AED 36,034
Fri 21/302:35AUH - JNB
2 stops32h 55mLufthansa
Sat 5/419:00JNB - AUH
1 stop33h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 9/3AED 41,587
Thu 13/302:25AUH - CPT
2 stops38h 05mLufthansa
Thu 27/318:30CPT - AUH
1 stop23h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 10/3AED 42,476
Thu 13/302:35AUH - CPT
2 stops31h 05mSWISS
Thu 27/309:30CPT - AUH
2 stops31h 50mSWISS
Deal found 10/3AED 44,756

Find flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa 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 10 March 2025.

Fly from

Abu Dhabi

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South Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 20/4

02:10-09:45

1 stop33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/4

06:05-19:45

1 stop11h 40m

AED 2,453

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 13/4

20:00-15:50

2 stops21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/4

21:45-15:30

1 stop15h 45m

AED 2,721

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 12/4

02:10-08:20

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/4

09:50-19:45

Nonstop7h 55m

AED 2,949

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 5/6

17:40-10:50

1 stop19h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

06:05-04:25

2 stops20h 20m

AED 2,956

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 22/3

15:10-07:10

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

21:45-04:05

1 stop28h 20m

AED 3,173

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 13/4

07:15-10:35

1 stop29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

17:50-00:35

1 stop28h 45m

AED 3,379

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 20/3

12:20-03:55

1 stop17h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

20:40-16:20

1 stop17h 40m

AED 3,724

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 26/6

01:35-11:50

1 stop36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/7

16:35-00:35

1 stop30h 00m

AED 3,977

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 21/3

02:25-09:30

2 stops33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

19:00-19:20

2 stops22h 20m

AED 36,034

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 21/3

02:35-09:30

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

19:00-06:30

1 stop33h 30m

AED 41,587

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

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Travel insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa (average of AED 516). Flying from Abu Dhabi to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 720). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 March 2025.

When flying from Abu Dhabi to South Africa, 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 South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 10 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi to South Africa 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
1,567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

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
1,567 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

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
3,545 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

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
1,173 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

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
3,765 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

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
1,567 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

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 Abu Dhabi to South Africa. 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 from for flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa?

    For a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa, you will be flying from Zayed Intl. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is just 28.0 km from the centre of the city.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as AED 1,847 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from AED 2,152 and Egyptair from AED 4,947 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa consider choosing SriLankan Airlines(60%), Scandinavian Airlines(60%) or China Eastern(60%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay AED 3,220 for a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is AED 2,743 while the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at AED 2,284.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa (average of AED 516). Flying from Abu Dhabi to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 720). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapestAED 1,451AverageAED 2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,880AverageAED 3,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 2,066AverageAED 2,918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,328AverageAED 3,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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