Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi from $700 HLA, JNB → AUH, ZVJ
Lanseria International Airport (HLA), O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), EK Bus Station (ZVJ)
The cheapest return found recently is $700 with Air Seychelles, 15 Dec – 30 Dec, found yesterday.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $700, 15 Dec to 30 Dec
- Usual return price
- $696 to $747
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $682 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Etihad Airways
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $696 to $747.
Cheapest return found recently
$700
15 Dec – 30 Dec · Air Seychelles
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Leaves 9:00 a.m. · Return leaves 4:25 a.m. · 24 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,072
7 Dec – 10 Dec · Etihad Airways
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Leaves 9:50 a.m. · Return leaves 2:05 a.m. · 16 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$700 15 Dec – 30 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$682 27 Nov – 4 Decfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $453 to $682.
At $700, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 27 Nov to 1 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 15-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
60 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov – 4 Dec | $682 | Air Seychelles | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 10 Dec | $744 | Qatar Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 30 Dec | $700 | Air Seychelles | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Mar 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 | $754 | Egyptair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $682.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Seychelles, Qatar Airways, Egyptair.
Premium cabin fares from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 15 Dec – 30 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $587 | $515 | +14% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $515 | $453 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 14–29 days | $612 | $453 | +19% | 35 |
| 30–59 days | $597 | $461 | +16% | 45 |
| 60–89 days | $1,004 | $726 | +95% | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $642 | $642 | +25% | 13 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Johannesburg → Dubai
123 km from Abu Dhabi
$637
$63 less than flying to Abu Dhabi
14 Nov – 28 Nov · JNB → DXB · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Johannesburg → Dubai
123 km from Abu Dhabi
$380
20 Nov · JNB → DXB · 1 stop
found 7 hours ago
Johannesburg → Sharjah
145 km from Abu Dhabi
$729
5 Mar 2027 · HLA → SHJ · 2 stops
found today
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 15 Dec – 30 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest return found recently is $700 with Air Seychelles, 15 Dec to 30 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $682 with Air Seychelles, 27 Nov to 4 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $696 to $747.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $682, 27 Nov to 4 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,072 with Etihad Airways, 7 Dec to 10 Dec, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?
Between 27 Nov and 1 Mar 2027, Air Seychelles has the cheapest return on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, Qatar Airways on 1 and Egyptair on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work