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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Cape Town from R7 025

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CPT
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 685

One-way from

R7 025

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 851

Good round-trip deal

R17 562 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 799 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 10m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R42 664 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 063 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl.
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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 24 March 2025.

Sat 17/523:20DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 28/513:00CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R11 685
Sun 20/44:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 8/59:00CPT - DXB
2 stops15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R11 794
Sat 19/40:55DXB - CPT
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/56:20CPT - DXB
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R11 994
Wed 7/50:55DXB - CPT
2 stops14h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 15/523:30CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 869
Tue 6/51:00DXB - CPT
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Wed 14/518:25CPT - DXB
2 stops26h 35mKLM
Deal found 22/3R15 470
Mon 14/49:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 40mEmirates
Tue 29/413:05CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mEmirates
Deal found 23/3R15 707

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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Dubai

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/5

23:20-10:50

1 stop13h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

13:00-3:25

1 stop12h 25m

R11 685

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 13/5

17:10-8:20

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

13:50-4:10

1 stop12h 20m

R11 721

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 19/4

0:55-22:00

2 stops23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

6:20-23:25

2 stops39h 05m

R11 994

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/5

0:55-22:10

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

23:30-5:25

1 stop27h 55m

R13 869

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/5

1:00-21:25

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

18:25-23:00

2 stops26h 35m

R15 470

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 14/4

9:10-16:50

Nonstop9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

13:05-0:35

Nonstop9h 30m

R15 707

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/4

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

R7 025

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/4

19:15-14:35

2 stops45h 20m

R7 116

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 22/5

23:25-10:50

1 stop13h 25m

R8 044

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 23/4

0:55-22:10

1 stop23h 15m

R9 264

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Cape Town

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 21 March 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 57 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 24 March 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% 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 23 March 2025.

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. Sunday evenings 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 24 March 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 24 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways from Dubai to Cape Town. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
1 319 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
7,4
Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
7,3
Good
30 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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 5 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 589 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 R11 685, 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. Qatar Airways is currently priced 26% 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 025. Users have also found prices from R8 044 and R9 264 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 R8 425. On average you can expect to pay R36 188. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R10 392.

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

    Dubai to Cape Town flights have a stopover in Addis Ababa 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 Doha.

  • 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 174AverageR13 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 850AverageR13 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 892AverageR13 325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 663AverageR17 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 969AverageR21 540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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