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Cheap flights from Dublin to Cape Town from R8 211

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — CPT
Apr 20 — Apr 271
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dublin to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dublin (DUB) 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 055

One-way from

R8 211

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 499
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 30/9-22/10
  • 6 total stops
  • 63h 40m total
  • Dublin to Cape Town
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 50m total
  • Dublin to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R25 516 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R13 574 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Dublin to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dublin to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Tue 2/128:50DUB - CPT
3 stops26h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 9/1214:25CPT - DUB
3 stops33h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/4R12 942
Thu 15/514:30DUB - CPT
3 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/523:30CPT - DUB
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R13 225
Thu 15/516:55DUB - CPT
1 stop17h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 22/516:35CPT - DUB
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4R13 301
Wed 7/520:45DUB - CPT
2 stops36h 00mKLM
Wed 21/523:15CPT - DUB
1 stop24h 10mKLM
Deal found 13/4R13 963
Wed 7/513:00DUB - CPT
1 stop20h 00mSWISS
Sun 18/58:40CPT - DUB
1 stop28h 30mSWISS
Deal found 14/4R14 058
Mon 19/58:15DUB - CPT
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 2/613:00CPT - DUB
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R14 342
Thu 15/515:55DUB - CPT
2 stops28h 30mAir France
Thu 22/523:15CPT - DUB
2 stops24h 25mAir France
Deal found 14/4R17 047

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dublin 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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dublin to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Dublin

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Price

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 30/9

5:55-13:45

3 stops30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/10

14:35-22:25

3 stops32h 50m

R13 055

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 15/5

14:30-13:45

3 stops22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

23:30-20:55

2 stops22h 25m

R13 225

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 15/5

16:55-11:50

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

16:35-15:55

1 stop24h 20m

R13 301

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 7/5

20:45-9:45

2 stops36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

23:15-22:25

1 stop24h 10m

R13 963

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 7/5

13:00-10:00

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

8:40-12:10

1 stop28h 30m

R14 058

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 19/5

8:15-10:50

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

13:00-13:30

1 stop25h 30m

R14 342

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 7/5

9:10-21:25

2 stops35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

23:15-8:15

2 stops34h 00m

R16 442

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Sun 12/10

14:20-11:35

1 stop20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

13:40-11:20

1 stop23h 40m

R18 447

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 12/5

10:40-9:30

2 stops21h 50m

R8 211

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Fri 30/5

18:35-10:50

2 stops39h 15m

R10 822

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Best time to book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Dublin with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dublin to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dublin to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dublin to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Dublin 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 DUB to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Dublin 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 15 April 2025.

When flying from Dublin to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dublin to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dublin to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 15 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Air France from Dublin to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 435 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 578 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 551 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dublin 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Dublin to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Dublin to Cape Town is Kenya Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 055 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and KLM, starting at R13 301 and R13 963 round-trip. Kenya Airways is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Dublin to Cape Town are Lufthansa (R8 211), Turkish Airlines (R11 768), and Kenya Airways (R14 512).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Dublin 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Dublin to Cape Town

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SWISSCheapestR10 635AverageR18 556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 289AverageR25 377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 329AverageR12 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 581AverageR15 591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 759AverageR18 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 865AverageR17 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 045AverageR16 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 044AverageR17 075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR21 641AverageR26 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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