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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

AUH — JNB
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in September or August, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 12 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£498

Good round-trip deal

£444 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 3% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying from Zayed Intl. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Zayed Intl is the only Abu Dhabi airport and it handles 4 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 1 airline has flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Etihad Airways, at £444, was found to be the cheapest airline from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.. Etihad Airways is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Scandinavian Airlines (93%), China Eastern (93%) and Kuwait Airways (93%).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 airline flying from Abu Dhabi to OR Tambo

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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£444Average£498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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