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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi from R4 663

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AUH
Mar 11 — Mar 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 February 2026.

Thu 19/219:00
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop13h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/223:40
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2R8 621
Mon 6/419:30
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop13h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 13/46:00
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop13h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2R8 637
Tue 2/613:50
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 9/64:25
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R8 733
Tue 7/413:15
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop13h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 13/46:00
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop13h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/2R8 798
Mon 20/413:00
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop12h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 2/517:40
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2R9 631
Sun 22/26:05
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/22:05
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2R10 945
Sun 1/312:35
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop13h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/323:40
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2R11 009
Fri 6/312:35
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/323:40
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2R11 057
Mon 6/419:30
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/46:00
AUH
-
CPT
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R11 249

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). 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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 621

One-way from

R4 663

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 535
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Abu Dhabi
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R5 738 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 621 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
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Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

19:00-10:50

1 stop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 26/2

23:40-17:25

1 stop19h 45m

R8 621

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

19:30-10:55

1 stop13h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 13/4

6:00-17:20

1 stop13h 20m

R8 637

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 9/6

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

R8 733

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 20/4

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

R8 798

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

13:15-4:25

1 stop13h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 13/4

6:00-17:20

1 stop13h 20m

R8 798

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

6:05-19:45

1 stop11h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 28/2

2:05-17:20

1 stop17h 15m

R10 945

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

12:35-3:50

1 stop13h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 3/3

23:40-17:25

1 stop19h 45m

R11 009

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

12:35-10:50

1 stop20h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 8/3

23:40-17:30

1 stop19h 50m

R11 057

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

19:30-16:20

1 stop18h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 13/4

6:00-19:55

2 stops15h 55m

R11 249

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

18:55-22:05

1 stop25h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 1/4

5:45-17:20

1 stop13h 35m

R11 297

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi (average of R7 163). Flying from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 352). 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 Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. 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 Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 9 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi 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
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. 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 Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi in 11h 20m. Fly via Qatar Airways or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. Cape Town and Abu Dhabi are separated by a distance of 7524 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at R7 864, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi 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 Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R8 442 and R12 450, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    R4 404 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R6 335 and R8 491, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi (average of R7 163). Flying from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 352). 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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