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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town from AED 1,216

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — CPT
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or May, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 26 April 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,527

One-way from

AED 1,216

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

AED 2,766
8/5-30/5
  • 8/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 10m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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19/5
  • 19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (AED 1,193 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 460 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 April 2025.

Mon 10/1104:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/1113:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4AED 2,178
Thu 8/502:10AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/506:05CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4AED 2,527
Thu 13/1122:30AUH - CPT
1 stop20h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 24/1112:35CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4AED 2,681
Sat 15/1115:10AUH - CPT
2 stops23h 00mEgyptair
Mon 24/1117:25CPT - AUH
2 stops18h 45mEgyptair
Deal found 25/4AED 3,416
Fri 5/901:35AUH - CPT
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/916:35CPT - AUH
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/4AED 3,493
Mon 10/1102:35AUH - CPT
1 stop31h 05mLufthansa
Wed 26/1115:20CPT - AUH
2 stops37h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 25/4AED 43,577
Sat 6/921:10AUH - CPT
3 stops38h 15mAsiana Airlines
Wed 17/910:40CPT - AUH
3 stops34h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 26/4AED 45,670

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town 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 26 April 2025.
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Abu Dhabi

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Return

Price

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 6/9

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

14:35-03:10

1 stop34h 35m

AED 2,516

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 8/5

02:10-12:40

1 stop12h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/5

06:05-19:45

1 stop11h 40m

AED 2,527

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 31/5

17:40-10:50

1 stop19h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/6

13:00-10:55

1 stop19h 55m

AED 3,008

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 5/9

01:35-11:50

1 stop36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

16:35-06:15

1 stop35h 40m

AED 3,493

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 6/9

21:10-16:45

2 stops45h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

17:25-19:00

2 stops23h 35m

AED 8,326

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 30/5

02:15-09:30

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/6

15:20-19:30

2 stops26h 10m

AED 44,242

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 6/9

21:10-09:25

3 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

10:40-23:00

3 stops34h 20m

AED 45,670

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 19/5

02:20-13:45

2 stops37h 25m

AED 1,216

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 25/7

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

AED 1,660

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 21/5

22:45-10:50

1 stop14h 05m

AED 1,664

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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking 6 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of AED 672). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,096). 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 26 April 2025.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
769 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
474 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
7,032 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at AED 3,008, Qatar Airways will fly you from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Lufthansa for as low as AED 44,242. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 3% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as AED 1,660. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and IndiGo, as they are both options that can get you from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of AED 672). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,096). 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 2 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,491AverageAED 3,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,711AverageAED 3,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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