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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa from AED 1,293

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — JNB
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 5 February 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,281

One-way from

AED 1,293

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,874 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,137 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 15m total
  • Abu Dhabi to South Africa
9/3
  • 9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 20m total
  • Abu Dhabi to South Africa
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 5 February 2025.

Fri 14/305:25AUH - CPT
1 stop14h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 27/312:35CPT - AUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/2AED 2,486
Fri 14/221:00AUH - JNB
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/208:50JNB - AUH
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2AED 2,578
Fri 14/205:25AUH - JNB
1 stop11h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 18/208:50JNB - AUH
1 stop17h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/2AED 2,677
Tue 15/402:20AUH - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 30/409:55JNB - AUH
Nonstop7h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 2,762
Wed 16/421:15AUH - JNB
1 stop35h 55mEgyptair
Wed 30/421:45JNB - AUH
1 stop15h 45mEgyptair
Deal found 4/2AED 2,773
Sun 13/407:15AUH - JNB
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 8/517:50JNB - AUH
1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2AED 3,026
Sun 23/205:25AUH - CPT
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/320:20CPT - AUH
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2AED 3,045
Thu 26/601:35AUH - CPT
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 20/716:35CPT - AUH
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2AED 3,628
Thu 27/309:25AUH - CPT
2 stops33h 15mEgyptair
Fri 4/417:25CPT - AUH
2 stops20h 05mEgyptair
Deal found 5/2AED 9,582
Fri 21/302:25AUH - JNB
2 stops33h 05mBrussels Airlines
Sat 5/419:00JNB - AUH
2 stops22h 15mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 5/2AED 37,809
Thu 27/302:35AUH - JNB
2 stops32h 55mLufthansa
Sun 6/419:00JNB - AUH
1 stop33h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 5/2AED 41,507
Fri 21/202:35AUH - CPT
2 stops34h 20mLufthansa
Sat 1/309:30CPT - AUH
2 stops42h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 5/2AED 42,558

Find flights from Abu Dhabi to South Africa within your budget

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Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 14/3

05:25-17:25

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

12:35-10:50

1 stop20h 15m

AED 2,486

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 22/3

18:50-13:10

2 stops20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

13:20-16:20

1 stop25h 00m

AED 2,593

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 15/4

02:20-08:35

Nonstop8h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

09:55-19:50

Nonstop7h 55m

AED 2,762

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 16/4

21:15-07:10

1 stop35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

21:45-15:30

1 stop15h 45m

AED 2,773

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 3,026

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 23/2

05:25-10:30

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/3

20:20-21:55

2 stops23h 35m

AED 3,045

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 3,628

Abu DhabiJohannesburg

AUH - JNB

AUHJNB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 28/3

17:55-09:25

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

20:15-16:20

1 stop18h 05m

AED 4,238

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 27/3

09:25-16:40

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/4

17:25-15:30

2 stops20h 05m

AED 9,582

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

19:00-19:15

2 stops22h 15m

AED 37,809

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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 5 February 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 5 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, SWISS 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

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 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 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 Etihad Airways(53%), SriLankan Airlines(25%) or Scandinavian Airlines(25%), 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 2,555 for a flight from Abu Dhabi to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,390 while the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,281.

  • 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 2,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 1,520AverageAED 2,868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 1,883AverageAED 3,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,328AverageAED 3,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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