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Cheap flights from Dubai to Cape Town from AED 1,491

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CPT
24 Nov — 1 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 197,674 searches. Data last updated 19 November 2024.

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DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 21/1

04:25-13:00

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/1

17:20-15:45

2 stops20h 25m

AED 2,865

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 21/1

02:00-21:50

2 stops21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/1

06:15-11:55

2 stops27h 40m

AED 2,872

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 25/4

00:55-12:45

1 stop13h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

14:30-23:25

2 stops30h 55m

AED 2,898

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/2

05:20-17:25

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/2

06:50-11:55

2 stops27h 05m

AED 2,923

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 1/4

03:50-11:35

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

18:20-05:45

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,210

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/3

02:50-12:00

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

17:15-03:10

1 stop31h 55m

AED 3,533

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/1

02:00-19:00

2 stops43h 00m

AED 1,491

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 25/4

23:20-10:50

1 stop13h 30m

AED 1,531

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 26/11

04:25-13:00

1 stop34h 35m

AED 1,704

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/1

06:55-21:40

1 stop16h 45m

AED 1,833

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Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 November 2024.

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AED 2,872

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AED 1,491

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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/1-14/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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8/1
  • 8/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 November 2024.

Thu 21/1106:55DXB - CPT
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1206:00CPT - DXB
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11AED 2,868
Wed 20/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop23h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11AED 2,887
Sun 17/1122:50DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 21/1112:40CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/11AED 2,953
Wed 20/1103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Wed 27/1115:20CPT - DXB
1 stop30h 25mEmirates
Deal found 17/11AED 3,628
Wed 20/1103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mSouth African
Wed 27/1113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 17/11AED 3,731
Mon 2/1206:55DXB - CPT
2 stops38h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 11/1206:00CPT - DXB
2 stops16h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/11AED 3,790

Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dubai to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai 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 15 November 2024.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Cape Town is 14 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of AED 662). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 967). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 November 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Dubai to Cape Town in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai 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 10 November 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 November 2024.

The most flights from DXB to CPT 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).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches 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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 19 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air from Dubai to Cape Town have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

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
3,489 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

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.

South African
7.7
Good
89 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

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.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,834 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

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.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cape Town from Dubai Intl. Booking flights from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights to Cape Town from 6 different airlines. 9h 35m is how long a flight from Dubai to Cape Town Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Cape Town flight route?

    This flight path from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 1,363 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town round-trip?

    Qatar Airways, at AED 2,872, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dubai to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 7% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 1,517. Ethiopian Air flights start at AED 1,704 while deals on Kenya Airways start at AED 1,752 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

    On average you can expect to pay AED 7,476 for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,920 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,141.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Dubai to Cape Town?

    Most of the time, Dubai to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will stop in Addis Ababa. Doha sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Dubai to Cape Town.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Dubai to Cape Town flights?

    Dubai to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Johannesburg.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai 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 Dubai to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of AED 662). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 967). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,241AverageAED 2,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 2,281AverageAED 2,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 2,298AverageAED 2,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 2,470AverageAED 2,725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,882AverageAED 3,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 3,509AverageAED 4,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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