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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town from AED 1,392

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — CPT
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in August or January, booked 60 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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,314

One-way from

AED 1,392

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

AED 3,522
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/8-20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 8/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 10m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (AED 2,168 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (AED 696 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 1 July 2025.

Wed 13/804:25AUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 20/814:35CPT - AUH
1 stop34h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/6AED 2,314
Wed 13/817:40AUH - CPT
1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 20/809:00CPT - AUH
2 stops17h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/6AED 3,041
Tue 22/704:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/715:15CPT - AUH
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6AED 3,206
Sun 6/721:55AUH - CPT
2 stops39h 55mIndiGo
Sat 19/716:35CPT - AUH
2 stops37h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 30/6AED 5,284
Mon 21/702:40AUH - CPT
2 stops36h 45mEgyptair
Wed 30/717:25CPT - AUH
2 stops20h 05mEgyptair
Deal found 29/6AED 5,376
Sat 5/701:35AUH - CPT
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 19/716:35CPT - AUH
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6AED 5,758

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 13/8

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/8

14:35-03:10

1 stop34h 35m

AED 2,314

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 13/8

17:40-10:50

1 stop19h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/8

09:00-04:25

2 stops17h 25m

AED 3,041

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 22/7

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

15:15-10:55

2 stops17h 40m

AED 3,206

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 21/7

02:40-13:25

2 stops36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

17:25-15:30

2 stops20h 05m

AED 5,376

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 8/11

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 1,392

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 9/11

17:25-17:25

2 stops26h 00m

AED 1,803

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 8/11

03:00-13:25

2 stops36h 25m

AED 2,967

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Deals found on 30/6

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

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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 27 June 2025.

Booking 60 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.

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 1 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, andEgyptair 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.

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

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.....???

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

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.....???

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

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.....???

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

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.....???

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

    Currently priced at AED 2,314, 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 Qatar Airways and Egyptair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from AED 3,041 and AED 5,376, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 26% 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?

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

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  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,966AverageAED 2,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,110AverageAED 3,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,513AverageAED 3,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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