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 4 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, Qatar Airways 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 175, while return flights cost around AED 457.

How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around AED 329, however they can be found for as little as AED 125.

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 35 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 2,578
One-way from	AED 1,418
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	AED 3,280

Qatar Airways
28/1-6/2
3 total stops
39h 05m total
Dubai to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air
25/1
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12h 05m total
Dubai to Cape Town

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Tue 28/123:00DXB - CPT

2 stops25h 50mQatar Airways

Thu 6/212:35CPT - DXB

1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1AED 2,578

Thu 23/104:25DXB - CPT

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Tue 4/208:55CPT - DXB

2 stops16h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/1AED 2,593

Wed 12/202:00DXB - CPT

2 stops13h 35mKenya Airways

Thu 20/223:00CPT - DXB

1 stop28h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/1AED 2,604

Wed 12/205:20DXB - CPT

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/207:00CPT - DXB

2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1AED 2,626

Thu 23/109:10DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 35mEmirates

Sun 2/213:40CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 25mEmirates

Deal found 15/1AED 2,953

Sun 26/101:55DXB - CPT

1 stop21h 35mKLM

Fri 7/208:05CPT - DXB

1 stop37h 56mKLM

Deal found 16/1AED 3,034

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Tue 28/123:00DXB - CPT

2 stops25h 50mQatar Airways

Thu 6/212:35CPT - DXB

1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1AED 2,578

Tue 11/202:00DXB - CPT

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/205:45CPT - DXB

2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1AED 2,596

Tue 4/202:00DXB - CPT

2 stops13h 35mKenya Airways

Wed 12/214:30CPT - DXB

2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/1AED 2,604

Fri 7/204:25DXB - CPT

1 stop34h 35mEthiopian Air

Sun 16/215:20CPT - DXB

1 stop22h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/1AED 2,626

Tue 4/201:55DXB - CPT

2 stops32h 35mKLM

Wed 12/208:05CPT - DXB

1 stop37h 56mKLM

Deal found 15/1AED 3,000

Mon 27/103:50DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 50mEmirates

Thu 6/213:40CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 25mEmirates

Deal found 16/1AED 3,188

Direct flights to Cape Town
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Wed 22/103:50DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 50mEmirates

Sun 2/213:40CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 25mEmirates

Deal found 15/1AED 2,953

Thu 13/203:50DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 50mSouth African

Wed 19/218:25CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 30mSouth African

Deal found 16/1AED 3,867

Wed 12/203:50DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/213:40CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1AED 4,113

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Wed 22/100:01DXB - CPT

2 stops16h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/213:50CPT - DXB

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1AED 2,916

Thu 23/104:25DXB - CPT

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Tue 4/208:55CPT - DXB

2 stops16h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/1AED 2,593

Thu 23/102:00DXB - CPT

2 stops13h 35mKenya Airways

Wed 5/214:30CPT - DXB

2 stops13h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/1AED 2,890

Thu 23/109:10DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 35mEmirates

Sun 2/213:40CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 25mEmirates

Deal found 15/1AED 2,953

Fri 24/101:55DXB - CPT

2 stops30h 35mAir France

Sat 8/208:30CPT - DXB

2 stops37h 31mAir France

Deal found 16/1AED 4,613

Sat 25/109:10DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 35mSouth African

Sat 8/213:40CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 16/1AED 3,889

Sun 26/123:00DXB - CPT

2 stops25h 50mQatar Airways

Thu 6/212:35CPT - DXB

1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1AED 2,615

Sun 26/101:55DXB - CPT

1 stop21h 35mKLM

Fri 7/208:05CPT - DXB

1 stop37h 56mKLM

Deal found 16/1AED 3,034

Tue 28/123:00DXB - CPT

2 stops25h 50mQatar Airways

Thu 6/212:35CPT - DXB

1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1AED 2,578

Wed 12/202:00DXB - CPT

2 stops13h 35mKenya Airways

Thu 20/223:00CPT - DXB

1 stop28h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/1AED 2,604

Wed 12/205:20DXB - CPT

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/207:00CPT - DXB

2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1AED 2,626

Thu 13/203:50DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 50mSouth African

Wed 19/218:25CPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 30mSouth African

Deal found 16/1AED 3,867

One-way flights to Cape Town
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Sat 25/104:25DXB - CPT

1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/1AED 1,418

Tue 4/304:25DXB - CPT

2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1AED 1,425

Fri 28/205:20DXB - CPT

1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/1AED 1,554

Thu 20/302:00DXB - CPT

2 stops13h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/1AED 1,840

Sat 25/103:50DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 50mEmirates

Deal found 15/1AED 2,215

Mon 31/302:00DXB - CPT

1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/1AED 2,339

Tue 4/303:50DXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 50mSouth African

Deal found 16/1AED 2,648

Mon 31/300:40DXB - CPT

1 stop22h 50mAir France

Deal found 15/1AED 2,663

Tue 1/410:30DXB - CPT

3 stops78h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/1AED 16,751

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Departure

Return

Price

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/1

23:00-22:50

2 stops25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

12:35-03:50

1 stop13h 15m

AED 2,578

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/1

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

08:55-02:55

2 stops16h 00m

AED 2,593

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/2

02:00-13:35

2 stops13h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/2

23:00-05:45

1 stop28h 45m

AED 2,604

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/2

05:20-22:45

2 stops19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/2

07:00-03:50

2 stops18h 50m

AED 2,626

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/1

09:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

13:40-01:05

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 2,953

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 26/1

01:55-21:30

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/2

08:05-00:01

1 stop37h 56m

AED 3,034

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 7/2

01:55-13:00

2 stops37h 05m

AED 1,418

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 25/1

04:25-14:30

1 stop12h 05m

AED 1,421

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/1

13:25-17:25

1 stop30h 00m

AED 1,594

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/1

02:00-21:40

1 stop21h 40m

AED 1,884

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Travel insights for flights to Cape Town

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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 52 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 35 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.

Weekly flight availability to Cape Town

The most flights from Dubai to Cape Town are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 948

Ethiopian Air

From AED 614

Emirates

From AED 792

Qatar Airways

From AED 608

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

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

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 KLM, Ethiopian Air and Emirates. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,351 reviews

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1 / 10

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

8.1

Very Good

3,351 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

KLM

7.8

Good

1,339 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

South African

7.7

Good

53 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,752 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Air France

7.4

Good

1,487 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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 4 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, Qatar Airways 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 175, while return flights cost around AED 457.
How much is a return flight to Cape Town?
A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around AED 329, however they can be found for as little as AED 125.
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 35 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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Temperature in Cape Town by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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

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

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Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

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