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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town from AED 1,403

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — CPT
17 Nov — 24 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or May, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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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 18 October 2025.

Sun 26/1004:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 2/1113:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10AED 2,045
Fri 7/1104:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/1113:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10AED 2,056
Sat 25/1004:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 2/1113:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10AED 2,200
Wed 12/1104:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/1115:25CPT - AUH
1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10AED 2,325
Sun 26/1004:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/1115:25CPT - AUH
1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10AED 2,358
Sun 26/1004:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1014:35CPT - AUH
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10AED 2,449
Sat 25/1004:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/1115:25CPT - AUH
1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10AED 2,464
Tue 25/1104:25AUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1214:35CPT - AUH
1 stop26h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10AED 2,490
Sun 30/1104:25AUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1214:35CPT - AUH
1 stop26h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10AED 2,515
Fri 24/1004:25AUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 31/1014:35CPT - AUH
1 stop34h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10AED 2,519
Thu 13/1123:40AUH - CPT
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 20/1107:00CPT - AUH
2 stops18h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/10AED 2,582

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 18 October 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,056

One-way from

AED 1,403

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

AED 2,894
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 30m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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4/11
  • 4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (AED 797 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 353 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 7/11

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/11

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

AED 2,056

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 12/11

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

15:25-03:10

1 stop33h 45m

AED 2,325

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 12/1

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

AED 2,332

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 12/1

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

AED 2,332

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 13/1

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

AED 2,332

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 13/11

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

14:35-03:10

1 stop34h 35m

AED 2,358

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 25/11

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

14:35-19:25

1 stop26h 50m

AED 2,490

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 30/11

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

14:35-19:25

1 stop26h 50m

AED 2,515

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 9/3

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-19:25

1 stop26h 50m

AED 2,523

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 29/11

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

15:25-19:25

1 stop26h 00m

AED 2,637

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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 17 October 2025.

Booking 74 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of AED 1,862). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,170). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

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 18 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,650 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
873 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    Ethiopian Air can get you from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in just under 12h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Abu Dhabi and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 7524 km.

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

    Currently priced at AED 1,966, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from AED 2,110 and AED 2,467, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of AED 1,862). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,170). 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 3 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 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 18 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,966AverageAED 2,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,110AverageAED 3,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,467AverageAED 3,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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