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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi from R7 237

CPT — AUH
Sep 20 — Sep 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

Wed 16/913:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Wed 30/94:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 19/8R11 428
Wed 28/1013:50 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sun 22/118:55 -
1 stop31h 15m
Deal found 20/8R11 556
Fri 25/915:10 -
1 stop34h 00m
Tue 13/109:10 -
1 stop31h 00m
Deal found 18/8R11 621
Sun 4/105:45 -
2 stops19h 25m
Sun 11/104:25 -
2 stops31h 15m
Deal found 20/8R11 637
Sun 18/1019:30 -
1 stop18h 50m
Sun 25/1017:55 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 21/8R11 702
Wed 28/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Sun 1/114:25 -
1 stop34h 35m
Deal found 18/8R11 734
Sun 4/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Sun 11/104:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 20/8R11 976

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

Round-trip from

R11 428

One-way from

R7 237

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 072
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Abu Dhabi
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R11 325 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 600 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 30/9

4:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

R11 444

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 15/10

4:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

R11 476

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 7/10

4:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

R11 476

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 23/10

4:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

R11 508

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/1

15:10-19:25

1 stop26h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 16/1

8:55-13:00

1 stop30h 05m

R11 540

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 1/11

4:25-13:00

1 stop34h 35m

R11 734

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

17:30-3:10

3 stops31h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 15/10

4:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

R12 926

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

13:15-10:55

1 stop19h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 25/10

4:25-22:45

2 stops20h 20m

R13 233

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

8:15-10:55

2 stops24h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 7/10

4:25-23:35

2 stops21h 10m

R14 055
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R7 237

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 89 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi (average of R9 397). Flying from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 265). 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 Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between R10 565 and R13 942 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 428 on Etihad Airways (Sept 16–Sept 30).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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
3 659 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 659 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 659 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 737 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 659 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 506 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 659 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 029 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 659 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 Etihad Airways or Ethiopian Air 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 R6 757, Etihad Airways will fly you from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R8 331 and R8 617, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi for 37% 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 421 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 Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R6 803 and R8 189, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi (average of R9 397). Flying from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 265). 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 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 757AverageR11 500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 331AverageR10 067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 617AverageR10 492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 271AverageR15 072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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