Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R7 139
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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday
Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai (DXB). 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 19 December 2024.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.
Tue 31/126:00CPT - DXB
2 stops40h 30mKenya Airways
Thu 9/12:00DXB - CPT
2 stops43h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R13 426
Sun 29/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/14:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R19 097
Thu 26/126:40CPT - DXB
1 stop15h 05mSouth African
Tue 7/114:40DXB - CPT
1 stop19h 35mSouth African
Deal found 18/12R20 329
Tue 31/1219:50CPT - DXB
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/19:20DXB - CPT
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R20 854
Sun 29/129:30CPT - DXB
1 stop20h 00mLufthansa
Thu 9/19:20DXB - CPT
1 stop24h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12R25 819
Sun 29/1212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 7/123:00DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12R32 106
Mon 30/129:30CPT - DXB
2 stops34h 45mSWISS
Tue 7/12:00DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 55mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R58 704
Best flights from Cape Town to Dubai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
Thu 23/113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 21/317:10DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R10 744
Tue 11/323:00CPT - DXB
1 stop23h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 21/32:00DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R10 835
Thu 30/15:50CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/25:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R10 853
Fri 7/219:10CPT - DXB
1 stop14h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 21/25:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12R11 415
Thu 23/113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Wed 29/13:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R12 176
Sun 16/323:35CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 50mAir Mauritius
Mon 17/32:25DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 25mAir Mauritius
Deal found 18/12R13 444
Wed 12/317:15CPT - DXB
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/39:30DXB - CPT
1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12R14 658
Fri 10/113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Wed 22/13:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mSouth African
Deal found 17/12R14 767
Thu 13/315:20CPT - DXB
2 stops30h 00mAir France
Fri 21/311:00DXB - CPT
2 stops29h 30mAir France
Deal found 18/12R15 709
Sat 18/19:30CPT - DXB
2 stops34h 45mSWISS
Fri 24/12:00DXB - CPT
2 stops39h 10mSWISS
Deal found 17/12R17 503
Direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to Dubai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
Thu 23/113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Wed 29/13:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R12 176
Sat 18/118:25CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mSouth African
Thu 23/19:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mSouth African
Deal found 18/12R14 875
Fri 10/113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/13:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R20 746
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai. Data last updated 19 December 2024 and is based on user searches.
Tue 24/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 30/124:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R15 962
Tue 24/1218:25CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mSouth African
Mon 30/123:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mSouth African
Deal found 17/12R16 035
Tue 24/1215:15CPT - DXB
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1217:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R18 499
Thu 26/1223:00CPT - DXB
1 stop28h 45mKenya Airways
Sat 11/12:00DXB - CPT
2 stops43h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/12R18 209
Thu 26/1218:25CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mEmirates
Sun 12/19:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Deal found 17/12R25 257
Thu 26/1212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 3/15:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12R26 326
Fri 27/1220:50CPT - DXB
2 stops48h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/19:25DXB - CPT
3 stops56h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12R472 151
Sun 29/129:30CPT - DXB
1 stop20h 00mLufthansa
Thu 9/19:20DXB - CPT
1 stop24h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12R25 819
Fri 10/112:35CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 23/123:00DXB - CPT
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12R19 441
Sat 18/16:40CPT - DXB
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/12:00DXB - CPT
2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R12 973
Sat 18/118:25CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mSouth African
Thu 23/19:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mSouth African
Deal found 18/12R14 875
Sat 18/19:30CPT - DXB
2 stops34h 45mSWISS
Fri 24/12:00DXB - CPT
2 stops39h 10mSWISS
Deal found 17/12R17 503
One-way flights from Cape Town to Dubai
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
Fri 17/114:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R7 139
Tue 18/212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12R7 175
Mon 26/55:45CPT - DXB
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R7 574
Sun 2/213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 18/12R8 914
Sun 30/313:05CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R9 494
Sat 4/19:30CPT - DXB
1 stop20h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12R26 236
Thu 6/323:00CPT - DXB
1 stop23h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R26 997
Thu 2/117:15CPT - DXB
1 stop29h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12R31 635
Find flights from Cape Town to Dubai within your budget
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Dubai 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 19 December 2024.
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Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Sat 1/2
5:45-8:30
2 stops24h 45m
Dubai Intl
Fri 7/2
1:50-20:30
2 stops20h 40m
R10 744
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 11/3
23:00-0:30
1 stop23h 30m
Dubai Intl
Fri 21/3
2:00-12:55
1 stop12h 55m
R10 835
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Thu 17/4
13:50-2:55
1 stop11h 05m
Dubai Intl
Mon 21/4
4:25-13:00
1 stop34h 35m
R10 944
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Fri 7/2
19:10-11:55
1 stop14h 45m
Dubai Intl
Fri 21/2
5:20-17:25
1 stop14h 05m
R11 415
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Thu 23/1
13:40-1:05
Nonstop9h 25m
Dubai Intl
Wed 29/1
3:50-11:40
Nonstop9h 50m
R12 176
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Sun 16/3
23:35-23:25
1 stop21h 50m
Dubai Intl
Mon 17/3
2:25-21:50
1 stop21h 25m
R13 444
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/3
17:15-13:25
1 stop18h 10m
Dubai Intl
Mon 24/3
9:30-12:00
1 stop28h 30m
R14 658
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Sat 18/1
18:25-5:55
Nonstop9h 30m
Dubai Intl
Wed 22/1
3:50-11:40
Nonstop9h 50m
R14 875
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Thu 13/3
15:20-23:20
2 stops30h 00m
Dubai Intl
Fri 21/3
11:00-14:30
2 stops29h 30m
R15 709
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Sat 18/1
9:30-22:15
2 stops34h 45m
Dubai Intl
Fri 24/1
2:00-15:10
2 stops39h 10m
R17 503
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai
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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Dubai
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Dubai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.
The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Dubai is 75 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 Cape Town to Dubai?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of R516). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R644). 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 CPT to DXB?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Dubai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Dubai?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Dubai flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai
Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai. 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 19 December 2024.
The most flights from CPT to DXB 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 Dubai by month
Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.
Temperature in Dubai by month
Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Kenya Airways, South African and Ethiopian Air from Cape Town to Dubai have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airports serve Cape Town to Dubai flights?
When making a flight to Dubai from Cape Town, all travellers will start the trip at Cape Town International Airport. This is a public airport which is a hub for FlySafair, Mango, and South African Express. This airport has both international and domestic terminals and serves many cities in South Africa, as well as in other countries. Most flights will end at Dubai International Airport, which is the world’s busiest airport in terms of international passenger traffic. The airport is a hub for Emirates and FlyDubai and has a capacity for 83 million passengers on an annual basis.
Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Dubai?
There are two major airlines that offer direct, nonstop flights from Cape Town to Dubai, including Emirates and South African Airways. These flights are limited and occur mainly in the afternoon hours of the day. The average direct flight into Dubai takes 9h 25m-9h 30m. Most direct flights are substantially more expensive than a flight with a single or multiple stopover locations. While there are only a few options for a direct flight from Cape Town, there are several with stops along the way. These flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir, and Emirates.
What are the stopover options between Cape Town to Dubai?
Dozens of stopover flights are offered on a daily basis from Cape Town International Airport. The average flight duration for a single stopover flight is around 11h 45m and may stop in locations like Addis Ababa Airport, O. R. Tambo International Airport, or King Shaka International Airport. These flights are available throughout the day, but some do require that passengers transfer on their own. Flights with at least two stops can reach Dubai in 12h 40m at the quickest and touch down in locations such as Bloemfontein Airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, and Jeddah Airport.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Dubai?
Passengers flying from Cape Town into Dubai will require a passport valid for at least six months after the end of the stay, as well as a visa. Travellers also need to have a return ticket available.
What airports do I use to fly from Cape Town to Dubai?
Booking a flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Dubai Intl (DXB) is your only option if you wish to fly from Cape Town to Dubai. On a typical day, there are 4 flights from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl, all of which are around 9h 25m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from Cape Town Intl to Dubai.
How popular is this Cape Town to Dubai flight route?
This flight path from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl was viewed by 69 266 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 Cape Town to Dubai round-trip?
Ethiopian Air, at R10 744, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Dubai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Dubai for 13% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Dubai one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R7 139 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R7 175 and South African from R8 914 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Dubai?
On average you can expect to pay R35 550 for a flight from Cape Town to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is R7 613 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at R9 422.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Dubai?
Most of the time, Cape Town to Dubai flights that have stopovers will stop in Doha. Cape Town to Dubai flights stop in Nairobi the next most. Johannesburg comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Cape Town to Dubai flights.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg travellers tend to visit Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium more than any other attractions. Travelers on a layover in Johannesburg can visit Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium, by traveling 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively after landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers can hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo for an average daily rate of R540 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Dubai flights?
Cape Town to Dubai flights have a stopover in Victoria Falls least often. Addis Ababa follows Victoria Falls in terms of the least common stopover location on Cape Town to Dubai flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Dubai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Dubai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai 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 Cape Town to Dubai?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of R516). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R644). 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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