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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Cape Town from AED 1,421

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CPT
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,556

One-way from

AED 1,421

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 3,305
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/2-27/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 00m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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9/2
  • 9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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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 21 January 2025.

Tue 21/111:50DXB - CPT
1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 11/212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/1AED 2,556
Thu 23/106:55DXB - CPT
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/206:50CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1AED 2,560
Fri 24/104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/208:55CPT - DXB
2 stops17h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/1AED 2,563
Tue 4/306:55DXB - CPT
2 stops32h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 11/314:25CPT - DXB
2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/1AED 2,597
Sun 26/101:55DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Mon 3/208:05CPT - DXB
1 stop37h 56mKLM
Deal found 20/1AED 3,166
Wed 22/103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Sun 2/213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 20/1AED 3,169

Find flights from Dubai to Cape Town within your budget

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 220,657 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

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DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/2

13:25-17:25

1 stop30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/2

06:50-03:50

2 stops19h 00m

AED 2,556

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/3

04:25-08:15

2 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

13:50-04:10

1 stop12h 20m

AED 2,567

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/3

06:55-13:35

2 stops32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

14:25-00:30

2 stops32h 05m

AED 2,597

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/3

23:00-17:25

1 stop20h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

09:20-03:50

2 stops16h 30m

AED 2,615

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/6

01:00-21:10

1 stop22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/6

23:15-23:00

1 stop21h 45m

AED 3,037

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/2

03:50-11:40

Nonstop9h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/2

13:40-01:05

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,250

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/2

02:00-22:30

2 stops22h 30m

AED 1,421

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 11/3

04:25-14:30

1 stop12h 05m

AED 1,432

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 21/3

05:20-17:25

1 stop14h 05m

AED 1,524

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/3

02:00-21:40

1 stop21h 40m

AED 1,891

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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 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Cape Town is 52 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of AED 672). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,096). 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 21 January 2025.

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 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 16 December 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 21 January 2025.

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 21 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways 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
3,356 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
3,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
53 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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 1,451 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 2,556, 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 19% 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 Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 1,432. Qatar Airways flights start at AED 1,524 while deals on Kenya Airways start at AED 1,891 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay AED 7,521 for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is AED 2,520 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of AED 672). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,096). 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 2,234AverageAED 2,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 2,254AverageAED 2,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 2,345AverageAED 2,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 2,470AverageAED 2,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,910AverageAED 3,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 3,482AverageAED 4,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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