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 163. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R12 840, and Lufthansa, from R231 261. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 23% 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 month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from Abu Dhabi. Prices for May average R15 980 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R11 353. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 43% on your journey compared to booking in December

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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R11 071+ Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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

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Round-trip from	R12 163
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R13 914

Ethiopian Air
14/8-30/8
2 total stops
23h 30m total
Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R31 028 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 975 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 April 2025.

Sat 1/114:25AUH - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 16/1113:50CPT - AUH

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/4R11 071

Sun 1/62:10AUH - CPT

1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/66:05CPT - AUH

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4R12 652

Tue 20/517:40AUH - CPT

1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 30/513:00CPT - AUH

1 stop19h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/4R12 840

Mon 21/41:35AUH - CPT

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sat 26/416:35CPT - AUH

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/4R39 068

Wed 13/82:15AUH - CPT

2 stops33h 15mLufthansa

Sat 30/815:20CPT - AUH

2 stops26h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 18/4R231 261

Thu 26/62:25AUH - CPT

2 stops38h 50mSWISS

Sun 20/715:20CPT - AUH

2 stops25h 55mSWISS

Deal found 18/4R330 935

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Thu 14/84:25AUH - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Sat 30/813:50CPT - AUH

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/4R12 163

Sun 1/62:10AUH - CPT

1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/66:05CPT - AUH

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4R12 652

Tue 20/517:40AUH - CPT

1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 30/513:00CPT - AUH

1 stop19h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/4R12 840

Wed 13/82:15AUH - CPT

2 stops33h 15mLufthansa

Sat 30/815:20CPT - AUH

2 stops26h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 18/4R231 261

Thu 26/62:25AUH - CPT

2 stops38h 50mSWISS

Sun 20/715:20CPT - AUH

2 stops25h 55mSWISS

Deal found 18/4R330 935

Fri 15/820:30AUH - CPT

3 stops65h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 21/816:35CPT - AUH

3 stops66h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/4R378 682

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Mon 21/41:35AUH - CPT

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sat 26/416:35CPT - AUH

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/4R39 068

Thu 8/52:10AUH - CPT

1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/56:05CPT - AUH

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4R13 048

Tue 20/517:40AUH - CPT

1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 30/513:00CPT - AUH

1 stop19h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/4R12 840

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AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 14/8

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/8

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

R12 163

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 1/6

2:10-17:20

1 stop17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

6:05-19:45

1 stop11h 40m

R12 652

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 20/5

17:40-10:50

1 stop19h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/5

13:00-10:55

1 stop19h 55m

R12 840

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 13/8

2:15-9:30

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/8

15:20-19:30

2 stops26h 10m

R231 261

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

15:20-19:15

2 stops25h 55m

R330 935

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH - CPT

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 15/8

20:30-11:50

3 stops65h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/8

16:35-12:50

3 stops66h 15m

R378 682

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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

1 581 reviews

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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

1 581 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 581 reviews

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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

3 554 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 581 reviews

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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

3 769 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 581 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

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

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

766 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 581 reviews

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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

7 012 reviews

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 581 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

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

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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 163. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R12 840, and Lufthansa, from R231 261. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 23% 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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