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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town from AED 2,534

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — CPT
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or April, 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,534

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 2,600
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (AED 1,141 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 478 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 21 February 2025.

Fri 14/305:25AUH - CPT
1 stop14h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 27/312:35CPT - AUH
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2AED 2,534
Sat 22/321:05AUH - CPT
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/313:50CPT - AUH
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2AED 2,714
Thu 26/601:35AUH - CPT
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 20/716:35CPT - AUH
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2AED 3,628
Thu 13/302:25AUH - CPT
2 stops38h 05mLufthansa
Thu 27/318:30CPT - AUH
1 stop23h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2AED 42,447
Thu 13/302:35AUH - CPT
2 stops55h 05mSWISS
Thu 27/309:30CPT - AUH
2 stops31h 50mSWISS
Deal found 20/2AED 68,834

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Abu Dhabi

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 14/3

05:25-17:25

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

12:35-16:25

1 stop25h 50m

AED 2,534

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 22/3

21:05-14:30

2 stops19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/3

13:50-06:35

2 stops14h 45m

AED 2,714

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 26/6

01:35-11:50

1 stop36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/7

16:35-00:35

1 stop30h 00m

AED 3,628

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 13/3

02:25-14:30

2 stops38h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

18:30-19:35

1 stop23h 05m

AED 42,447

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 13/3

02:35-07:40

2 stops55h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

09:30-19:20

2 stops31h 50m

AED 68,834

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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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 14 February 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 21 February 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,834 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,987 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

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?

    Currently priced at AED 2,534, 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 Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from AED 3,628 and AED 42,447, respectively. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 16% 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.

  • 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, 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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Fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town on these airlines

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Qatar Airways flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Cape Town Intl
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Top 2 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,400AverageAED 3,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,711AverageAED 3,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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