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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Cape Town from R7 260

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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CPT
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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 Thursday or Wednesday 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 090

One-way from

R7 260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 796
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/3-11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 05m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
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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 17 January 2025.

Thu 6/317:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/1R13 090
Tue 28/123:00DXB - CPT
2 stops25h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 6/212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R13 203
Wed 12/22:00DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 40mKenya Airways
Thu 20/223:00CPT - DXB
1 stop28h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R13 335
Wed 12/25:20DXB - CPT
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/27:00CPT - DXB
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 448
Sun 26/11:55DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Fri 7/28:05CPT - DXB
1 stop37h 56mKLM
Deal found 16/1R15 535
Sun 2/33:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Mon 10/313:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/1R16 212

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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/3

17:10-8:15

2 stops17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

13:50-2:55

1 stop11h 05m

R13 090

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/1

23:00-22:50

2 stops25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

12:35-3:50

1 stop13h 15m

R13 203

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/2

2:00-13:35

2 stops13h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/2

23:00-5:45

1 stop28h 45m

R13 335

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/2

5:20-22:45

2 stops19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/2

7:00-3:50

2 stops18h 50m

R13 448

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 26/1

1:55-21:30

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/2

8:05-0:01

1 stop37h 56m

R15 535

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/3

3:50-11:40

Nonstop9h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

13:40-1:05

Nonstop9h 25m

R16 212

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 24/1

4:25-14:30

1 stop12h 05m

R7 260

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/2

1:55-13:00

2 stops37h 05m

R7 297

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 14/2

5:20-17:25

1 stop14h 05m

R7 674

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/1

2:00-21:40

1 stop21h 40m

R9 648

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town

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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 10 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Dubai to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 17 January 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Dubai to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 17 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 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Kenya Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Air from Dubai to Cape Town. 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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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 487 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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?

    If you wish to fly to Cape Town from Dubai, then you need to book flights from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl. There are 4 flights from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Cape Town Intl (CPT) per day to choose from. Flights to Cape Town from Dubai Intl are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 9h 35m is how long a nonstop flight from Dubai to Cape Town Intl typically takes.

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

    This flight path from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 568 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?

    Ethiopian Air, at R13 090, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dubai to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 260. Users have also found prices from R8 163 and R9 648 on Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Dubai to Cape Town is R10 995. On average you can expect to pay R40 107. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R10 927.

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

    Dubai to Cape Town flights have a stopover in Doha most often.

  • 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 Addis Ababa.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 212AverageR13 319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 256AverageR13 766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 398AverageR14 204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 816AverageR17 995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 219AverageR22 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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