Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg from R4 997

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Abu Dhabi is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around R9 387, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of January, then departing from Abu Dhabi during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R9 798.

The cheapest day to depart from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Monday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as R10 863. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Abu Dhabi because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R14 868.

Fly from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Abu Dhabi when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R11 124 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Abu Dhabi for as low as R10 932 on momondo.

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

Ethiopian Air and Egyptair are the most popular carriers operating from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

South African, Ethiopian Air and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Abu Dhabi according to our data. South African is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 13% of flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 94 minutes.

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Sunday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Tuesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Etihad Airways have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 13% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

The number of flights available between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 3 per day as of November 2026. The most frequent departure time is 2:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the morning.

21 flights are operational weekly from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as of November 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.