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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R7 669

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 047

One-way from

R7 669

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 632

Good round-trip deal

R14 308 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 347 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/3-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 007 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 791 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Dubai
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 21 February 2025.

Sun 2/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/34:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R10 047
Thu 27/1123:00CPT - DXB
1 stop28h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 1/126:55DXB - CPT
2 stops32h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R10 987
Sun 2/36:50CPT - DXB
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/35:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R11 319
Tue 14/1023:35CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 35mAir Mauritius
Sun 19/1010:05DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 45mAir Mauritius
Deal found 20/2R11 688
Fri 7/318:25CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mEmirates
Thu 13/33:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R12 075
Wed 9/416:35CPT - DXB
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 15/410:30DXB - CPT
1 stop27h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R13 291

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 21 February 2025.

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Cape Town

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Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

13:50-2:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/4

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

R9 955

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/4

14:35-23:25

2 stops30h 50m

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/4

6:55-22:10

1 stop17h 15m

R11 006

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

8:50-8:30

2 stops21h 40m

Dubai Intl

Fri 23/5

1:50-8:15

2 stops32h 25m

R11 688

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

18:25-5:55

Nonstop9h 30m

Dubai Intl

Thu 13/3

3:50-11:40

Nonstop9h 50m

R12 075

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

16:35-2:30

1 stop31h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 15/4

10:30-11:50

1 stop27h 20m

R13 291

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

13:00-3:25

1 stop12h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/5

23:25-10:50

1 stop13h 25m

R13 900

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

13:40-1:05

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/3

3:50-11:40

Nonstop9h 50m

R15 209

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

9:00-22:15

1 stop35h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/3

2:00-10:55

1 stop34h 55m

R15 522

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

13:50-4:10

1 stop12h 20m

R7 669

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

12:35-10:20

1 stop19h 45m

R7 964

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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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Dubai is 63 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 R535). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R741). 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 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Dubai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 21 February 2025.

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 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, South African and Qatar Airways 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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 7 airlines when you book a flight from Cape Town Intl to Dubai.

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

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

    Ethiopian Air, at R10 047, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Dubai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Kenya Airways and Emirates. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Dubai for 22% 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 669 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R7 964 and South African from R9 088 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay R12 896 for a flight from Cape Town to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is R7 474 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at R9 365.

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

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for 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 R535). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R741). 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 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Dubai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Dubai. 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 565AverageR12 296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 705AverageR10 335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 014AverageR10 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 252AverageR11 119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR9 791AverageR10 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR9 913AverageR12 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 523AverageR15 282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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