AUH - CPT

AED 1,252 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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Cheapest return fare
AED 2,545
Typical prices: AED 2,521-AED 3,136
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/7Fri 31/7
AUH - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
AED 1,252
Typical prices: AED 1,719-AED 2,049
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Wed 29/7
AUH - CPT • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from AED 2,545 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg AED 2,728 (return)
Shortest trip • 11h 47m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (AUH-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Tue, 28 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 14:35
AUH
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CPT
17h 50m
2 stops
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19:30 - 16:20
CPT
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AUH
18h 50m
1 stop
AED 2,545Qatar Airways
Tue, 18 Aug - Fri, 9 Oct
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02:10 - 13:25
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CPT
13h 15m
1 stop
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19:35 - 19:45
CPT
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AUH
22h 10m
1 stop
AED 2,637Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
18:45 - 14:35
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CPT
21h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:20
CPT
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AUH
18h 50m
1 stop
AED 2,641Qatar Airways
Fri, 23 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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02:05 - 15:15
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CPT
15h 10m
1 stop
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20:25 - 19:45
CPT
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AUH
21h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,688Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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02:10 - 17:20
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CPT
17h 10m
1 stop
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17:25 - 19:45
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AUH
24h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,721Multiple Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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23:45 - 17:25
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CPT
19h 40m
1 stop
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09:00 - 03:50
CPT
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AUH
16h 50m
2 stops
AED 2,729Multiple Airlines
Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 10:15
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CPT
13h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
07:00 - 10:50
CPT
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AUH
25h 50m
2 stops
AED 2,762Qatar Airways
Fri, 25 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 10:15
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CPT
13h 30m
1 stop
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09:00 - 16:20
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AUH
29h 20m
2 stops
AED 2,769Qatar Airways
Fri, 25 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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22:45 - 10:15
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CPT
13h 30m
1 stop
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09:00 - 16:20
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AUH
29h 20m
2 stops
AED 2,773Qatar Airways
Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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05:45 - 17:30
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CPT
13h 45m
1 stop
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09:00 - 10:55
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AUH
23h 55m
2 stops
AED 2,927Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town departing in July.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town is November, where tickets cost AED 2,417 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 3,640 and AED 3,298 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flightAED 1,252
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
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FAQs for booking flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town was AED 1,252 for a one-way ticket and AED 2,545 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of AED 4,168 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 2,969 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Abu Dhabi is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Abu Dhabi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Abu Dhabi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3590 reviews
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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As always Emirates is always dependent on the crew you get on the day and today was a good one. Everyone knew what they were doing and gracefully without hesitation . Great conversation all round even about the food and wine.

10.0 ExcellentWoei, May 2026
DXB - SIN
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As always Emirates is always dependent on the crew you get on the day and today was a good one. Everyone knew what they were doing and gracefully without hesitation . Great conversation all round even about the food and wine.

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

Very difficult to check in and almost missed flight. No room in seats and had a middle seat. I tried to create an account and check in before to change seat and unable to. I do not understand why I wasn’t on a Qatar flight from on Bengalore to Doha when they left at the same time. Disappointed in the Kayak booking process.

First off, it wasn't clear that my first flight was to be operated by IndiGO. While the flight itself was fine, this meant that my whole initial check in where I would've properly verified my seating on my Qatar flight/requested an upgrade was impeded by the fact that I had to check in with IndiGO. They said I would separately have to go to Qatar counter to deal with second flight leg issues, which was impossible given how long the check in took/no time available to do so.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

I wish I knew in advance that the connecting flight was by indigo air

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

Everything was great, the infotainment system was glitching but this was not a big deal.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight 629/352. Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight [I629/352] . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

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