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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town from AED 1,557

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
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 May 2026.

Fri 4/904:25
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/913:15
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5AED 2,696
Fri 12/604:25
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/619:30
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5AED 2,707
Sun 13/922:45
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/918:25
CPT
-
AUH
2 stops32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4AED 2,762
Tue 15/908:55
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1013:15
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5AED 2,766
Fri 12/605:45
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/615:20
CPT
-
AUH
2 stops17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5AED 2,777
Tue 26/508:55
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/519:30
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5AED 2,824
Sat 13/605:45
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/618:25
CPT
-
AUH
2 stops32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5AED 2,828
Thu 14/504:25
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop11h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 28/513:50
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop11h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/5AED 2,846

Find 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 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,696

One-way from

AED 1,557

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 3,192
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/9-10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 45m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 181 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 4 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 3/9

22:45-10:15

1 stop13h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

15:20-10:55

2 stops17h 35m

AED 2,762

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 13/9

17:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

15:20-04:25

2 stops35h 05m

AED 2,762

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 12/6

05:45-13:10

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

15:20-10:55

2 stops17h 35m

AED 2,777

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 23/5

08:55-14:10

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

AED 2,880

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 13/9

08:55-13:00

1 stop30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

15:10-03:10

1 stop34h 00m

AED 3,041

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 5/9

08:55-13:00

1 stop30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

15:10-03:10

1 stop34h 00m

AED 3,041

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 23/5

08:55-14:10

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

19:30-03:40

1 stop30h 10m

AED 3,155
Fastest return journey

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 5/7

04:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/8

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

AED 3,423
Cheapest one-way

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 9/5

08:55-13:00

1 stop30h 05m

AED 1,587

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 10/5

08:55-14:10

1 stop31h 15m

AED 1,587

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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?

Booking 39 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of AED 2,373). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,350). 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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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 4 May 2026.
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
3,569 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,569 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,569 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,724 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,569 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,569 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

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?

    Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways can get you from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in just under 18h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 40m. Abu Dhabi and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 7524 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at AED 1,956, 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 2,449, respectively. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 30% 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as AED 1,235. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of AED 2,373). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,350). 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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Fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town on these airlines

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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 4 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,956AverageAED 2,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,110AverageAED 3,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,449AverageAED 2,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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