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R5 835 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

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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

Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 19
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 22:05CPT-AUH
31h 30m1 stop
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5:20 - 17:25AUH-CPT
14h 05m1 stop
R9 656Qatar Airways
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Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 14
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 3:50CPT-AUH
13h 15m1 stop
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22:45 - 17:25AUH-CPT
20h 40m1 stop
R9 725Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 10:50CPT-AUH
20h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:30 - 17:25AUH-CPT
20h 55m1 stop
R10 003Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 3:10CPT-AUH
11h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 14:35AUH-CPT
12h 10m1 stop
R10 072Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 3:10CPT-AUH
11h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 14:35AUH-CPT
12h 10m1 stop
R10 229Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 2
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5:45 - 19:45CPT-AUH
12h 00m1 stop
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2:05 - 19:00AUH-CPT
18h 55m1 stop
R10 368
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Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
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5:45 - 19:45CPT-AUH
12h 00m1 stop
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2:20 - 20:45AUH-CPT
20h 25m1 stop
R10 385
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 4:25CPT-AUH
13h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:45 - 10:50AUH-CPT
18h 05m1 stop
R11 288Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 3
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5:45 - 3:10CPT-AUH
19h 25m2 stops
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4:25 - 22:20AUH-CPT
19h 55m2 stops
R11 305
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 3:10CPT-AUH
11h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 14:35AUH-CPT
12h 10m1 stop
R12 000Ethiopian Air
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Everything you should know

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Qatar Airways
Cheapest • from R9 656 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 14% price drop
December
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Cheapest return fare
R9 656
Overall average: R10 923
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Thu 6/11Wed 19/11
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Typical prices: R6 738-22993
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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.

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 829 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R14 622 and R12 469 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 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR5 835
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi

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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 R336 for a one-way ticket and R556 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi are Qatar Airways and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R11 352 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R14 859 and an overall rating of 8,1.

  • 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 3334 reviews
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
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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.

8,0 ExcellentCarlton, Sept 2025CPT - DXB
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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..

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

Food was excellent. Leg room in economy, not so good; I’m 6’-1”.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

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.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

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.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

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