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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town from R6 435

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — CPT
Apr 29 — May 61
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or May, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 260

One-way from

R6 435

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R14 004
26/6-20/7
  • 26/6-20/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 10m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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7/5
  • 7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R29 602 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 629 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 April 2025.

Thu 26/62:10AUH - CPT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/718:25CPT - AUH
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R13 260
Sat 7/617:40AUH - CPT
1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 14/613:00CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R14 060
Fri 6/61:35AUH - CPT
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 14/616:35CPT - AUH
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/4R17 928
Thu 26/62:25AUH - CPT
2 stops38h 10mSWISS
Sun 20/715:20CPT - AUH
2 stops25h 55mSWISS
Deal found 23/4R324 154

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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2025.
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Abu Dhabi

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 26/6

2:10-12:40

1 stop12h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/7

6:05-19:45

1 stop11h 40m

R13 260

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 7/6

17:40-10:50

1 stop19h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/6

13:00-4:25

1 stop13h 25m

R14 060

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 6/6

1:35-11:50

1 stop36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/6

16:35-0:35

1 stop30h 00m

R17 928

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 26/6

2:25-14:35

2 stops38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/7

15:20-19:15

2 stops25h 55m

R324 154

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 7/5

2:20-13:45

2 stops37h 25m

R6 435

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 7/5

1:35-11:50

1 stop36h 15m

R12 107

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/4

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

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town is 6 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 24 April 2025.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
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Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 560 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 775 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
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Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

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.

  • 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 R14 060. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from R17 928, and SWISS, from R324 154. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 11% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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