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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town from AED 1,366

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — CPT
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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 16 January 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,552

One-way from

AED 1,366

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 2,798
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/2-14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 15m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
26/1
  • 26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 00m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 16 January 2025.

Sat 15/223:20AUH - CPT
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 28/212:35CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/1AED 2,608
Sun 16/202:20AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/206:00CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1AED 2,758
Sat 15/215:10AUH - CPT
2 stops22h 55mEgyptair
Mon 24/217:20CPT - AUH
2 stops18h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 15/1AED 3,375
Thu 13/302:15AUH - CPT
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 27/317:15CPT - AUH
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1AED 3,548
Thu 13/302:35AUH - CPT
2 stops31h 05mSWISS
Thu 27/309:30CPT - AUH
2 stops31h 50mSWISS
Deal found 15/1AED 44,408

Find flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town within your budget

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 220,657 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

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Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 15/2

23:20-17:25

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

12:35-03:55

1 stop13h 20m

AED 2,608

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 16/2

02:20-12:40

1 stop12h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/2

06:00-19:45

1 stop11h 45m

AED 2,758

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 15/2

15:10-12:05

2 stops22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/2

17:20-14:10

2 stops18h 50m

AED 3,375

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 13/3

02:15-12:00

1 stop35h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

17:15-01:15

1 stop30h 00m

AED 3,548

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 13/3

02:35-07:40

2 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

09:30-19:20

2 stops31h 50m

AED 44,408

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 26/1

02:20-17:20

1 stop17h 00m

AED 1,366

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 20/3

23:20-17:25

1 stop20h 05m

AED 1,807

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 24/1

02:15-12:00

1 stop35h 45m

AED 2,982

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/1

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Travel insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 2025.

Booking 6 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of AED 672). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,096). 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 16 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about SWISS, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

7.3
Good
3,921 reviews
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

6.9
Okay
398 reviews
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at AED 2,552, Qatar Airways will fly you from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Egyptair and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from AED 3,375 and AED 3,544, respectively. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 15% 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?

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

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of AED 672). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,096). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,397AverageAED 2,882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 3,020AverageAED 3,840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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