Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town from $774 AUH, ZVJ → CPT
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), EK Bus Station (ZVJ) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest return found recently is $774 with Ethiopian Airlines, 13 Dec – 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $774, 13 Dec to 5 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $810 to $842
- Cheapest month to fly
- May 2027, return fares from $755 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 23 departure dates is usually $810 to $842.
Cheapest return found recently
$774
13 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Leaves 4:25 a.m. · Return leaves 1:50 p.m. · 23 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$774 13 Dec – 5 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$755 3 May 2027 – 3 Jun 2027found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $666 to $813.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 23 departure dates from 17 Nov to 3 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 23-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
347 fares on 23 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov – 18 Dec | $799 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 30 Nov | $823 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 5 Dec | $819 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 7 Dec | $806 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 8 Dec | $806 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 6 Dec | $831 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 11 Dec | $806 | Etihad Airways | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $1,033 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $840 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $840 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $845 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $774 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $861 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $813 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $821 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 | $818 | Etihad Airways | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | $843 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 | $823 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 | $816 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Feb 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 | $864 | Etihad Airways | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 2 Apr 2027 | $924 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | $818 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 May 2027 – 3 Jun 2027 | $755 | Ethiopian Airlines | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
May 2027 is the cheapest month — from $755.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 13 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
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Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $809 | $736 | +11% | 25 |
| 7–13 days | $803 | $730 | +10% | 24 |
| 14–29 days | $733 | $670 | +0% | 46 |
| 30–59 days | $742 | $729 | +2% | 46 |
| 60–89 days | $854 | $730 | +17% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $731 | $683 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 180+ days | $736 | $666 | +1% | 37 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Dubai → Cape Town
123 km from Abu Dhabi
$741
$33 less than flying from Abu Dhabi
1 Feb 2027 – 11 Feb 2027 · DXB → CPT · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Sharjah → Cape Town
145 km from Abu Dhabi
$888
$114 more than flying from Abu Dhabi
6 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 · SHJ → CPT · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 13 Dec – 5 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
The cheapest return found recently is $774 with Ethiopian Airlines, 13 Dec to 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $755 with Ethiopian Airlines, 3 May 2027 to 3 Jun 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 23 departure dates is usually $810 to $842.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
May 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $755, 3 May 2027 to 3 Jun 2027, found 8 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town?
Between 17 Nov and 3 May 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on 20 of the 23 departure dates we hold, and Etihad Airways on 3.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work