AUH - CPT

AED 1,201 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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Cheapest return fare
AED 2,071
Overall average: AED 2,640
Ethiopian Air
Wed 20/5Sun 31/5
AUH - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
AED 1,201
Typical prices: AED 1,689-AED 1,763
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/2
AUH - CPT • 1 stop
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from AED 2,071 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 4% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
Most popular
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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

Wed, 20 May - Sun, 31 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 14:35
AUH
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CPT
12h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 03:10
CPT
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AUH
11h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,071Ethiopian Air
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 8 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 14:35
AUH
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CPT
12h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 03:10
CPT
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AUH
11h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,093Ethiopian Air
Fri, 6 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 14:35
AUH
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CPT
12h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 03:10
CPT
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AUH
11h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,203Ethiopian Air
Fri, 6 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 14:35
AUH
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CPT
12h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 03:10
CPT
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AUH
11h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,343Ethiopian Air
Sun, 22 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 14:35
AUH
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CPT
12h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 03:10
CPT
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AUH
33h 45m
1 stop
AED 2,350Ethiopian Air
Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 14:35
AUH
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CPT
12h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 03:10
CPT
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AUH
11h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,372Ethiopian Air
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 8 May
Qatar Airways Logo
06:00 - 19:55
AUH
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CPT
15h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 12:20
CPT
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AUH
21h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,424Qatar Airways
Fri, 1 May - Sun, 31 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:55 - 13:00
AUH
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CPT
30h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 03:10
CPT
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AUH
11h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,442Ethiopian Air
Sat, 11 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 14:35
AUH
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CPT
12h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 03:10
CPT
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AUH
11h 20m
1 stop
AED 2,549Ethiopian Air
Sat, 7 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
05:20 - 17:25
AUH
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CPT
14h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
07:00 - 03:50
CPT
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AUH
18h 50m
2 stops
AED 2,593Qatar 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.

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 2,372 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 3,558 and AED 3,316 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flightAED 1,201
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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When to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 1,201 for a one-way ticket and AED 2,071 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 3,405 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 3,149 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3506 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
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This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

2.0 MediocreSteve, Feb 2026
DXB - NBO
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This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

Very poor boarding experience with these remote gates and buses. Also these 777s bardy need a remodeling. Entertainment is a bit laggy. Food and crew is still among the better, but they seriously have to do something with these remote gates.

I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

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.

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

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

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.

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

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