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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town from R6 043

AUH — CPT
Dec 12 — Dec 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Sat 12/124:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Tue 5/113:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 11/11R12 301
Mon 14/124:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Mon 4/113:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 9/11R12 400
Sat 12/124:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Mon 4/113:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 9/11R12 549
Wed 11/114:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Wed 25/1113:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 10/11R12 582
Tue 1/128:55 -
1 stop31h 15m
Sun 20/1213:50 -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 10/11R12 632

Find flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R12 301

One-way from

R6 043

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 496
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/12-5/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 31/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 35m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R11 295 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 227 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 31/12

4:25-22:45

2 stops20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-2:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 476

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 10/12

4:25-22:55

2 stops20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-2:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 857

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 12/12

4:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/1

15:10-3:10

1 stop34h 00m

R13 807

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 30/11

4:25-18:55

2 stops16h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/12

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R14 933

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 26/11

4:25-18:55

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/12

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R15 959

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 24/12

8:55-13:00

1 stop30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 31/12

13:50-19:25

1 stop27h 35m

R16 241

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 11/12

4:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/1

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R17 102

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 12/12

4:25-21:10

2 stops18h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/1

13:50-19:25

1 stop27h 35m

R18 194

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 12/12

4:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/1

17:25-3:10

2 stops31h 45m

R19 072

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 12/12

4:25-8:20

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/1

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R19 072

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Abu Dhabi with our price prediction graph.
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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?

The best time to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 R10 496). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in May is currently the most expensive (average of R16 406). 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 Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flights typically cost between R10 480 and R10 894 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 301 on Ethiopian Air (Dec 12–Jan 5).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 047 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 700 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in 11h 45m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town is about 7524 km.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town round-trip from R10 186. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qatar Airways. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 752. Qatar Airways flights start at R5 215 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R6 436 one-way.

  • 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 R10 496). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in May is currently the most expensive (average of R16 406). 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 2 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 186AverageR14 527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 353AverageR15 136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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