What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

If you book a flight to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15.6 km from the centre of Cape Town. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 3 daily flights from Dubai. 6 airlines have flights from Dubai to Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Cape Town . Flying to Cape Town in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost AED 225, while return flights cost around AED 451.

How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around AED 289, however they can be found for as little as AED 123.

Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 40 minutes).

Does Cape Town Intl have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 km away from Cape Town Intl).

AED 1,418+ Flights to Cape Town, South Africa

Flights to Cape Town in 2025

Return from	AED 2,358
One-way from	AED 1,418
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	AED 2,997
Good round-trip deal	AED 3,432 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 2,322 or less

Qatar Airways
17/5-28/5
2 total stops
25h 55m total
Dubai to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air
26/4
1 total stop
12h 10m total
Dubai to Cape Town

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Sat 17/523:20DXB - CPT

1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 28/513:00CPT - DXB

1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3AED 2,358

Fri 9/506:55DXB - CPT

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/505:45CPT - DXB

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/3AED 2,365

Thu 8/504:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 15/517:25CPT - DXB

2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/3AED 2,376

Wed 7/500:55DXB - CPT

1 stop23h 15mKenya Airways

Thu 15/523:30CPT - DXB

1 stop27h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 24/3AED 2,799

Thu 29/501:00DXB - CPT

1 stop22h 25mKLM

Sun 8/623:15CPT - DXB

1 stop21h 45mKLM

Deal found 25/3AED 3,125

Wed 16/403:50DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mEmirates

Thu 22/518:25CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 25mEmirates

Deal found 24/3AED 3,236

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Sat 17/523:20DXB - CPT

1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 28/513:00CPT - DXB

1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3AED 2,358

Fri 9/506:55DXB - CPT

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/505:45CPT - DXB

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/3AED 2,365

Thu 8/504:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 15/517:25CPT - DXB

2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/3AED 2,376

Wed 7/500:55DXB - CPT

1 stop23h 15mKenya Airways

Thu 15/523:30CPT - DXB

1 stop27h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 24/3AED 2,799

Thu 29/501:00DXB - CPT

1 stop22h 25mKLM

Sun 8/623:15CPT - DXB

1 stop21h 45mKLM

Deal found 25/3AED 3,125

Mon 14/409:10DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 40mEmirates

Tue 29/413:05CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 30mEmirates

Deal found 24/3AED 3,181

Direct flights to Cape Town
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Mon 14/409:10DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 40mEmirates

Tue 29/413:05CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 30mEmirates

Deal found 24/3AED 3,181

Tue 15/403:50DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mSouth African

Tue 29/418:25CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 24/3AED 3,860

Sun 6/709:10DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 13/818:25CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/3AED 4,499

Last-minute flights to Cape Town
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Wed 26/305:20DXB - CPT

1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 14/413:00CPT - DXB

1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/3AED 2,538

Sat 29/322:45DXB - CPT

2 stops20h 30mOman Air

Sun 13/419:25CPT - DXB

2 stops24h 00mOman Air

Deal found 25/3AED 3,581

Sun 30/317:15DXB - CPT

2 stops19h 35mOman Air

Sun 6/419:25CPT - DXB

2 stops24h 00mOman Air

Deal found 24/3AED 3,867

Sun 30/301:00DXB - CPT

2 stops46h 30mAir France

Sun 6/423:35CPT - DXB

2 stops45h 25mAir France

Deal found 24/3AED 6,666

Mon 31/303:50DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mEmirates

Sat 31/513:05CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 30mEmirates

Deal found 24/3AED 3,456

Mon 31/300:55DXB - CPT

2 stops17h 50mKenya Airways

Sat 31/514:20CPT - DXB

1 stop12h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 24/3AED 3,607

Tue 1/404:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Sat 31/507:25CPT - DXB

2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/3AED 2,586

Tue 1/406:55DXB - CPT

2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/516:20CPT - DXB

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3AED 3,103

Thu 3/403:50DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mSouth African

Sun 13/407:25CPT - DXB

1 stop20h 00mSouth African

Deal found 24/3AED 3,933

Fri 4/405:50DXB - CPT

1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 13/419:25CPT - DXB

1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3AED 3,397

Mon 14/409:10DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 40mEmirates

Tue 29/413:05CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 30mEmirates

Deal found 24/3AED 3,181

Sat 19/400:55DXB - CPT

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/506:20CPT - DXB

2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3AED 2,420

One-way flights to Cape Town
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Sat 26/404:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/3AED 1,418

Thu 24/419:15DXB - CPT

2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3AED 1,436

Wed 10/923:25DXB - CPT

1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/3AED 1,517

Wed 23/400:55DXB - CPT

1 stop23h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 24/3AED 1,869

Wed 10/906:05DXB - CPT

2 stops30h 45mOman Air

Deal found 25/3AED 2,002

Thu 22/503:50DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mEmirates

Deal found 24/3AED 2,270

Fri 5/902:00DXB - CPT

1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 24/3AED 2,347

Wed 16/403:50DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mSouth African

Deal found 24/3AED 2,644

Tue 22/401:00DXB - CPT

1 stop22h 10mKLM

Deal found 24/3AED 2,729

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Price

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/5

23:20-10:50

1 stop13h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

13:00-03:25

1 stop12h 25m

AED 2,358

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/5

06:55-22:35

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

05:45-05:25

2 stops21h 40m

AED 2,365

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 8/5

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

17:25-15:45

2 stops20h 20m

AED 2,376

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/5

00:55-22:10

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

23:30-05:25

1 stop27h 55m

AED 2,799

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/5

01:00-21:25

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

23:15-23:00

1 stop21h 45m

AED 3,125

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 14/4

09:10-16:50

Nonstop9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

13:05-00:35

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 3,181

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/4

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 1,418

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/4

19:15-14:35

2 stops45h 20m

AED 1,436

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 10/9

23:25-10:50

1 stop13h 25m

AED 1,517

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 23/4

00:55-22:10

1 stop23h 15m

AED 1,869

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When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Cape Town takes 9 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town are South African, Ethiopian Air and Emirates.

South African

From AED 932

Ethiopian Air

From AED 590

Emirates

From AED 814

Qatar Airways

From AED 602

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town, such as Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

KLM

7.8

Good

1,318 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,539 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,745 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

FAQs about flying to Cape Town

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?
If you book a flight to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15.6 km from the centre of Cape Town. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 3 daily flights from Dubai. 6 airlines have flights from Dubai to Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.
Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?
Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost AED 225, while return flights cost around AED 451.
How much is a return flight to Cape Town?
A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around AED 289, however they can be found for as little as AED 123.
Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 40 minutes).
Does Cape Town Intl have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?
Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 km away from Cape Town Intl).

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When is the best time to book a flight to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town?

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Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town, such as Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Cape Town

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

Does Cape Town Intl have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

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