Cheap flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi from R5 566
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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AUH
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Best flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Mon 16/219:00CPT - AUH
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 23/223:40AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R9 059
Mon 16/212:35CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/25:20AUH - CPT
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R11 917
Mon 23/212:35CPT - AUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 27/25:20AUH - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R9 059
Fri 6/212:35CPT - AUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 13/222:45AUH - CPT
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R9 727
Fri 6/212:35CPT - AUH
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/25:20AUH - CPT
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R12 469
Sun 18/112:35CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/223:40AUH - CPT
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R12 586
Fri 13/212:35CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 17/223:40AUH - CPT
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/12R12 017
Mon 23/212:35CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/223:35AUH - CPT
3 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R13 722
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. Data last updated 23 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 18/112:35CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/223:40AUH - CPT
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R12 586
One-way flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Tue 17/219:00CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12R5 566
Sun 15/212:35CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12R5 850
Sun 15/27:00CPT - AUH
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R6 903
Mon 16/212:35CPT - AUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12R6 920
Tue 17/213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/12R7 538
Tue 17/217:10CPT - AUH
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R7 922
Tue 17/213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop27h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/12R8 039
Sun 15/213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/12R8 089
Sat 14/212:35CPT - AUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12R8 140
Wed 18/218:25CPT - AUH
3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R8 190
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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 23 December 2025.
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Price
Cape TownAbu Dhabi
CPT - AUH
CPTAUH
Cape Town Intl
Mon 16/2
19:00-17:25
1 stop20h 25m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 23/2
23:40-10:30
1 stop12h 50m
R9 059
Cape TownAbu Dhabi
CPT - AUH
CPTAUH
Cape Town Intl
Mon 23/2
12:35-10:50
1 stop20h 15m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 27/2
5:20-17:25
1 stop14h 05m
R9 059
Cape TownAbu Dhabi
CPT - AUH
CPTAUH
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/2
12:35-10:50
1 stop20h 15m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 13/2
22:45-17:25
1 stop20h 40m
R9 727
Cape TownAbu Dhabi
CPT - AUH
CPTAUH
Cape Town Intl
Mon 16/2
12:35-3:50
1 stop13h 15m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 23/2
5:20-19:55
2 stops16h 35m
R11 917
Cape TownAbu Dhabi
CPT - AUH
CPTAUH
Cape Town Intl
Fri 13/2
12:35-3:50
1 stop13h 15m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 17/2
23:40-17:25
1 stop19h 45m
R12 017
Cape TownAbu Dhabi
CPT - AUH
CPTAUH
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/2
12:35-10:50
1 stop20h 15m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 13/2
5:20-19:55
2 stops16h 35m
R12 469
Cape TownAbu Dhabi
CPT - AUH
CPTAUH
Cape Town Intl
Sun 18/1
12:35-3:50
1 stop13h 15m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 1/2
23:40-14:35
2 stops16h 55m
R12 586
Cape TownAbu Dhabi
CPT - AUH
CPTAUH
Cape Town Intl
Mon 23/2
12:35-3:50
1 stop13h 15m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 27/2
23:35-23:35
3 stops26h 00m
R13 722
Cape TownAbu Dhabi
CPT - AUH
CPTAUH
Cape Town Intl
Sun 15/2
12:35-3:50
1 stop13h 15m
R5 850
Cape TownAbu Dhabi
CPT - AUH
CPTAUH
Cape Town Intl
Sun 15/2
7:00-1:05
2 stops40h 05m
R6 903
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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 19 December 2025.
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 44 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi (average of R7 688). Flying from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 914). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to AUH?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Abu Dhabi flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 757.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 50m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 42m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi
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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 airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
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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 20h 25m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Cape Town and Abu Dhabi are separated by a distance of 7524 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi round-trip?
Currently priced at R8 202, 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 664 and R12 924, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi (average of R7 688). Flying from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 914). 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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