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Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

18:25-05:50

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,634

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

20:00-07:25

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,652

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

20:00-07:25

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,656

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

20:00-07:25

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,678

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

18:30-05:55

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,715

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

18:30-05:55

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,715

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

20:00-07:25

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,715

Fastest return journey

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

13:15-00:35

Nonstop9h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,722

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

18:25-05:50

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,730

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/12

13:40-01:05

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,759

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Reviews of airlines flying direct to Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines serving Cape Town, such as Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8.1

Very Good

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

7.6

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

7.4

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

7.2

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

Where can you fly direct from Cape Town?
Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cape Town is Dubai.
How much are direct flights from Cape Town?
On average, a one-way direct flight from Cape Town will cost users approximately AED 1,982. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cape Town, you can expect to pay around AED 2,978.
How long is a direct flight from Cape Town?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cape Town to last approximately 9h 20m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cape Town at this time departs from Cape Town (9h 20m), while the longest leaves from Cape Town (9h 20m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct from Cape Town?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cape Town, February is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, January offers travelers the most options.

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