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 R12 692. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Egyptair, from R16 775, and Turkish Airlines, from R18 155. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

Travellers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 51% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to CPT?

It’s optimal to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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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R6 751+ Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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 Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R12 398
One-way from	R6 751
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R13 023

16/3-24/3
2 total stops
28h 40m total
Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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14/3
2 total stops
48h 05m total
Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R28 663 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 896 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 18 Tháng Hai 2025.

CN 16/32:20AUH - CPT

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Th. 2 24/36:05CPT - AUH

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2R12 398

CN 4/522:45AUH - CPT

1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways

CN 11/513:00CPT - AUH

1 stop30h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/2R12 692

CN 4/516:30AUH - CPT

2 stops26h 15mEgyptair

Th. 2 12/517:25CPT - AUH

2 stops32h 40mEgyptair

Deal found 18/2R16 775

Th. 5 26/61:35AUH - CPT

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

CN 20/716:35CPT - AUH

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/2R18 155

Th. 5 13/32:25AUH - CPT

2 stops38h 05mLufthansa

Th. 5 27/318:30CPT - AUH

1 stop23h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 18/2R212 836

Th. 5 13/32:35AUH - CPT

2 stops55h 05mSWISS

Th. 5 27/39:30CPT - AUH

2 stops31h 50mSWISS

Deal found 17/2R344 757

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CN 16/32:20AUH - CPT

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Th. 2 24/36:05CPT - AUH

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2R12 398

CN 4/522:45AUH - CPT

1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways

CN 11/513:00CPT - AUH

1 stop30h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/2R12 692

CN 4/516:30AUH - CPT

2 stops26h 15mEgyptair

Th. 2 12/517:25CPT - AUH

2 stops32h 40mEgyptair

Deal found 18/2R16 775

Th. 5 26/61:35AUH - CPT

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

CN 20/716:35CPT - AUH

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/2R18 155

Th. 5 13/32:25AUH - CPT

2 stops38h 05mLufthansa

Th. 5 27/318:30CPT - AUH

1 stop23h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 18/2R212 836

Th. 5 13/32:35AUH - CPT

2 stops55h 05mSWISS

Th. 5 27/39:30CPT - AUH

2 stops31h 50mSWISS

Deal found 17/2R344 757

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CN 23/22:20AUH - CPT

1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines

Th. 2 3/36:05CPT - AUH

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2R12 729

Th. 2 24/223:20AUH - CPT

1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways

Th. 2 3/318:10CPT - AUH

2 stops31h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/2R13 777

Th. 5 13/32:15AUH - CPT

1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines

Th. 5 27/317:15CPT - AUH

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/2R31 509

Th. 5 13/32:25AUH - CPT

2 stops38h 05mLufthansa

Th. 5 27/318:30CPT - AUH

1 stop23h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 18/2R212 836

Th. 5 13/32:35AUH - CPT

2 stops55h 05mSWISS

Th. 5 27/39:30CPT - AUH

2 stops31h 50mSWISS

Deal found 17/2R344 757

Th. 6 14/35:25AUH - CPT

1 stop14h 00mQatar Airways

Th. 5 27/312:35CPT - AUH

1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/2R12 710

CN 16/32:20AUH - CPT

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Th. 2 24/36:05CPT - AUH

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2R12 398

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CN 16/3

2:20-17:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Th. 2 24/3

6:05-19:45

1 stop11h 40m

R12 398

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CN 4/5

22:45-10:50

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

CN 11/5

13:00-21:15

1 stop30h 15m

R12 692

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CN 4/5

16:30-16:45

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Th. 2 12/5

17:25-4:05

2 stops32h 40m

R16 775

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Th. 5 26/6

1:35-11:50

1 stop36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

CN 20/7

16:35-0:35

1 stop30h 00m

R18 155

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Th. 5 13/3

2:25-14:30

2 stops38h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Th. 5 27/3

18:30-19:35

1 stop23h 05m

R212 836

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Th. 5 13/3

2:35-7:40

2 stops55h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Th. 5 27/3

9:30-19:20

2 stops31h 50m

R344 757

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Th. 6 14/3

14:55-13:00

2 stops48h 05m

R6 751

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Th. 4 26/2

5:25-17:25

1 stop14h 00m

R8 700

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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?

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

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

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

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 573 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 573 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 573 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 622 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 573 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 841 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 573 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Egyptair

6,8

Okay

372 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 573 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Lufthansa

6,7

Okay

6 982 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 573 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

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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 R12 692. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Egyptair, from R16 775, and Turkish Airlines, from R18 155. 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, 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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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 Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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