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Cheap flights from Dubai to Cape Town from AED 1,484

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CPT
2 Nov — 9 Nov1
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

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 28 October 2024.

Round-trip from

AED 2,563

One-way from

AED 1,513

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/11-14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 05m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop

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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 28 October 2024.

Tue 12/1123:00DXB - CPT
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 14/1112:40CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/10AED 2,563
Mon 11/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 20/1117:20CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/10AED 2,574
Tue 12/1105:20DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/1112:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10AED 2,589
Thu 21/1106:55DXB - CPT
2 stops38h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 27/1106:00CPT - DXB
2 stops16h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/10AED 2,872
Wed 13/1103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 14/1113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 27/10AED 3,258

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 170,485 searches. Data last updated 28 October 2024.

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AED 2,563 - AED 3,258

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Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 12/11

1 stop20h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/11

1 stop13h 10m

AED 2,563

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 11/11

1 stop12h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/11

2 stops20h 25m

AED 2,574

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 12/11

2 stops16h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/11

1 stop13h 15m

AED 2,589

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/2

1 stop16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/2

1 stop32h 15m

AED 2,663

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 13/11

Nonstop9h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/11

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,258

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Deals found on 27/10

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 25 October 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 977). 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 28 October 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Dubai to Cape Town at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% 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 20 October 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 28 October 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 28 October 2024.
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.
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

7.9
Good
101 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

7.5
Good
3,908 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

7.4
Good
3,868 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

7.3
Good
783 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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?

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

    Qatar Airways, at AED 2,563, 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 16% 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 1,513. Qatar Airways flights start at AED 1,587 while deals on Kenya Airways start at AED 1,833 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay AED 7,288 for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is AED 2,423 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,079.

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

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

  • 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 977). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,195AverageAED 2,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 2,298AverageAED 2,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 2,309AverageAED 2,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 2,470AverageAED 2,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,901AverageAED 3,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 3,657AverageAED 4,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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