Cheap flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi from $422 CPT → AUH, ZVJ
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), EK Bus Station (ZVJ)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $422 with Etihad Airways, 15 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $422, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, one-way fares from $415 found in the last 7 days
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $419 to $439.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$422
15 Jan 2027 · Etihad Airways
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Leaves 6:05 a.m. · 11 h 40 min trip
1 stop · via O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$422 15 Jan 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
$415 19 Jan 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 36 days, 26 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $323 to $533.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 15 Jan 2027 to 27 Sept 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
32 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2027 | $422 | Etihad Airways | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Jan 2027 | $415 | Etihad Airways | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Sept 2027 | $457 | Airlink | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $415.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Etihad Airways, Airlink.
Premium cabin fares from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi
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 15 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?
One-way
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 26 Sept and 11 Nov (36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $402 | $323 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
| 90–179 days | $406 | $380 | +1% | 8 |
| 180+ days | $467 | $457 | +16% | 16 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Cape Town → Dubai
123 km from Abu Dhabi
$928
28 Nov – 6 Dec · CPT → DXB · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cape Town → Sharjah
145 km from Abu Dhabi
$1,046
26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 · CPT → SHJ · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Cape Town → Dubai
123 km from Abu Dhabi
$415
$7 less than flying to Abu Dhabi
21 Jun 2027 · CPT → DXB · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 15 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 one-way flight from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $422 with Etihad Airways, 15 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $415 with Etihad Airways, 19 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $419 to $439.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $415, 19 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?
In 36 days of prices between 26 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Etihad Airways on 15 Jan 2027, takes 11 h 40 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi?
Between 15 Jan 2027 and 27 Sept 2027, Etihad Airways has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Airlink on 1.
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