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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town from R7 206

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — CPT
Apr 2 — Apr 91
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or January, 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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 035

One-way from

R7 206

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 967
11/5-18/5
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 45m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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10/5
  • 10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 45m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R23 038 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 273 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 28 March 2025.

Sun 11/517:20AUH - CPT
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/55:50CPT - AUH
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3R12 035
Sun 11/517:40AUH - CPT
1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 18/513:00CPT - AUH
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/3R14 266
Mon 30/61:35AUH - CPT
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 19/716:35CPT - AUH
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/3R17 869
Wed 30/72:15AUH - CPT
2 stops33h 15mLufthansa
Tue 19/815:20CPT - AUH
2 stops26h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 28/3R219 237
Thu 26/62:25AUH - CPT
2 stops38h 50mSWISS
Sun 20/715:20CPT - AUH
2 stops37h 15mSWISS
Deal found 28/3R310 337

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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 28 March 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

Sun 11/5

17:20-22:35

2 stops31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

5:50-16:20

2 stops32h 30m

R12 035

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 11/5

17:40-10:50

1 stop19h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

13:00-16:20

1 stop25h 20m

R14 266

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 30/6

1:35-11:50

1 stop36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/7

16:35-0:35

1 stop30h 00m

R17 869

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 30/7

2:15-9:30

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

15:20-19:30

2 stops26h 10m

R219 237

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 26/6

2:25-15:15

2 stops38h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/7

15:20-6:35

2 stops37h 15m

R310 337

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 10/5

2:10-19:55

1 stop19h 45m

R7 206

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 11/5

23:45-10:50

1 stop13h 05m

R9 437

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 10/5

0:25-11:50

2 stops37h 25m

R11 961

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 6/4

0:15-13:00

2 stops38h 45m

R30 562

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Deals found on 26/3

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 21 March 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 28 March 2025.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 570 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Food

7,0

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,5

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
1 570 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 570 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,0

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,5

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
3 537 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 570 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,0

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,5

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
3 744 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 570 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,0

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
IndiGo
6,9
Okay
470 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 570 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Food

7,0

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Lufthansa
6,7
Okay
6 956 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 570 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,0

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Overall

7,5

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 266. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from R17 869, and Lufthansa, from R219 237. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 7% 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R9 437. IndiGo flights start at R11 961 while deals on Air India start at R30 562 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, 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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