CPT - AUH

R5 712 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapest return fare
R10 063
Typical prices: R9 094-R12 392
Qatar Airways
Sat 24/1Sat 31/1
CPT - AUH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 712
Typical prices: R5 831-R6 561
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/3
CPT - AUH • 1 stop
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from R10 148 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi (CPT-AUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi 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 Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 3:50
CPT
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AUH
30h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
5:20 - 17:25
AUH
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CPT
14h 05m1 stop
R10 063Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Apr 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 3:10
CPT
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AUH
11h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 13:45
AUH
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CPT
11h 20m1 stop
R10 148Ethiopian Air
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 3:50
CPT
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AUH
30h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
5:20 - 17:25
AUH
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CPT
14h 05m1 stop
R10 267Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Sun, Mar 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 3:10
CPT
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AUH
11h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 14:35
AUH
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CPT
12h 10m1 stop
R10 369Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Mar 31
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 10:50
CPT
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AUH
20h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 17:20
AUH
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CPT
20h 35m1 stop
R10 590Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 31
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 3:50
CPT
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AUH
13h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:45 - 17:20
AUH
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CPT
19h 35m1 stop
R10 760Qatar Airways
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Apr 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 19:25
CPT
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AUH
26h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 13:45
AUH
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CPT
11h 20m1 stop
R10 964Ethiopian Air
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 3:10
CPT
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AUH
11h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:55 - 13:45
AUH
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CPT
30h 50m1 stop
R11 202Ethiopian Air
Sun, Feb 15 - Wed, Feb 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 19:25
CPT
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AUH
26h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 14:35
AUH
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CPT
12h 10m1 stop
R11 270Ethiopian Air
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 3:10
CPT
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AUH
11h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 13:00
AUH
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CPT
34h 35m1 stop
R11 423Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Abu Dhabi flights

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

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

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Abu Dhabi, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi, 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 Cape Town to Abu Dhabi is February, where tickets cost R9 570 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R13 837 and R12 103 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi, 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 Cape Town to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR5 712
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi 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 Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi was R5 712 for a one-way ticket and R10 063 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi are Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R10 980 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R10 054 and an overall rating of 7,2.

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

    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 Cape Town to Abu Dhabi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Abu Dhabi from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?

    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 Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

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

    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 Abu Dhabi from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. 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 Cape Town to Abu Dhabi? 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 3434 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
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Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
AKL - DXB
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Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

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 operated by IndiGo and not Qatar, which is a budget airline from India. Nevertheless, the flight was uneventful.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

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.

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

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

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

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.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

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