CPT - AUH

R6 429 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapest return fare
R12 065
Typical prices: R11 998-R9 399
Qatar Airways
Fri 2/10Mon 5/10
CPT - AUH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 429
Typical prices: R5 838-R8 977
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/8
CPT - AUH • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from R12 065 (return)
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Abu Dhabi. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg R9 099 (return)
Shortest trip • 11h 20m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 10% 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

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 17:20
CPT
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AUH
19h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:45 - 17:30
AUH
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CPT
19h 45m
1 stop
R12 065Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 4:25
CPT
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AUH
13h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 17:30
AUH
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CPT
20h 45m
1 stop
R12 166Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 17:20
CPT
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AUH
26h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 17:30
AUH
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CPT
20h 45m
1 stop
R12 183Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 17:20
CPT
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AUH
26h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
5:45 - 17:30
AUH
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CPT
13h 45m
1 stop
R12 200Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 17:20
CPT
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AUH
19h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 17:30
AUH
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CPT
20h 45m
1 stop
R12 301Qatar Airways
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 - 19:45
CPT
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AUH
11h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 - 14:35
AUH
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CPT
31h 40m
1 stop
R12 622Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 1:05
CPT
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AUH
40h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 - 13:00
AUH
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CPT
30h 05m
1 stop
R14 124Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Qatar Airways Logo
13:50 - 17:20
CPT
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AUH
49h 30m
3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
5:45 - 17:30
AUH
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CPT
13h 45m
1 stop
R14 461Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Qatar Airways Logo
13:50 - 17:20
CPT
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AUH
49h 30m
3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
17:40 - 10:15
AUH
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CPT
18h 35m
1 stop
R14 478Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Qatar Airways Logo
15:20 - 17:20
CPT
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AUH
24h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
23:45 - 10:15
AUH
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CPT
12h 30m
1 stop
R15 187Qatar Airways
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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 October.

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 888 (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 668 and R12 014 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR6 429
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
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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 R6 429 for a one-way ticket and R12 065 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 991 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 095 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3555 reviews
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
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It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

6,0 GoodAnonymous, Mar 2026
DEL - DXB
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It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

excellent! movie selection just ok, but everything else was wonderful.

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

Nice airline. I was in a really weird seat which had extra leg room, but no basket or stowage. And the people next to me were pretty noisy during the flight, so it was hard to rest. I wish staff came around to pick up trash more often as I had no where to put it except my lap or the floor.

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

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

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

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 😡

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