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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town from £305

AUH — CPT
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Fri 25/904:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Mon 28/913:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 10/9£522
Wed 2/1204:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Sun 6/1215:10 -
1 stop34h 00m
Deal found 10/9£524
Fri 25/909:10 -
1 stop30h 20m
Mon 28/915:10 -
1 stop34h 00m
Deal found 8/9£574
Sat 3/1004:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Fri 9/1009:00 -
2 stops16h 10m
Deal found 10/9£684
Thu 26/1104:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Sat 2/113:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 9/9£764
Sun 25/1015:00 -
3 stops33h 40m
Sun 1/1108:30 -
2 stops51h 35m
Deal found 10/9£1,239

Find flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

Round-trip from

£522

One-way from

£305

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£499
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 25/9-28/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 45m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 25/9

04:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£305

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 21/9

04:25-13:00

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£305

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 26/9

23:45-10:15

1 stop12h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£451

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 27/9

05:45-17:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£458

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 25/9

04:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

£522

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 2/12

04:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

15:10-03:10

1 stop34h 00m

£524

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 25/9

09:10-13:30

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

15:10-03:10

1 stop34h 00m

£574

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 25/9

22:45-12:40

3 stops39h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£677

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 3/10

04:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

09:00-03:10

2 stops16h 10m

£684

Abu DhabiCape Town

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AUHCPT

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 27/11

04:25-13:00

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/1

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

£764

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

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

Booking 33 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of £469). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in May is currently the most expensive (average of £733). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flights typically cost between £460 and £554 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £522 on Ethiopian Air (25 Sept–28 Sept).

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in about 11h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 35m. The distance between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town is about 4675 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town (average of £469). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town in May is currently the most expensive (average of £733). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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