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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 August 2026.

Thu 8/1009:10 -

Nonstop9h 30m

Thu 15/1020:00 -

Nonstop9h 25m

Deal found 24/8AED 3,536

Tue 13/1010:25 -

Nonstop9h 40m

Tue 20/1018:25 -

Nonstop9h 25m

Deal found 29/8AED 3,551

Tue 20/1003:45 -

Nonstop9h 45m

Fri 6/1113:40 -

Nonstop9h 25m

Deal found 29/8AED 3,584

Wed 28/1009:10 -

Nonstop9h 35m

Mon 16/1118:30 -

Nonstop9h 25m

Deal found 26/8AED 3,595

Sun 11/1003:45 -

Nonstop9h 45m

Mon 19/1018:25 -

Nonstop9h 25m

Deal found 28/8AED 3,639

Mon 23/1110:25 -

Nonstop9h 35m

Wed 2/1213:40 -

Nonstop9h 25m

Deal found 27/8AED 3,650

Mon 21/910:25 -

Nonstop9h 40m

Mon 28/913:15 -

Nonstop9h 20m

Deal found 24/8AED 3,676

Tue 8/910:25 -

Nonstop9h 40m

Fri 11/918:25 -

Nonstop9h 25m

Deal found 24/8AED 3,683

Thu 22/1010:25 -

Nonstop9h 40m

Thu 5/1120:00 -

Nonstop9h 25m

Deal found 29/8AED 3,694

Wed 23/910:25 -

Nonstop9h 40m

Wed 30/920:00 -

Nonstop9h 25m

Deal found 27/8AED 3,698

Wed 9/910:25 -

Nonstop9h 40m

Sat 12/913:15 -

Nonstop9h 20m

Deal found 26/8AED 3,701

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DXB-CPT

Estimated return price

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiCape Town

DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 28/10

09:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

18:30-05:55

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,595

DubaiCape Town

DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 8/9

10:25-18:05

Nonstop9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

18:25-05:50

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,683

DubaiCape Town

DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 16/9

03:45-11:30

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

20:00-07:25

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,698

DubaiCape Town

DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 23/9

10:25-18:05

Nonstop9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

20:00-07:25

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,698

DubaiCape Town

DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/10

03:45-11:30

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

13:40-01:05

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,731

DubaiCape Town

DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/10

03:45-11:30

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

13:40-01:05

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,731

Fastest return journey

DubaiCape Town

DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/10

09:10-16:40

Nonstop9h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

18:30-05:55

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,731

DubaiCape Town

DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/10

03:45-11:30

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

20:00-07:25

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,731

DubaiCape Town

DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/9

10:25-18:05

Nonstop9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

20:00-07:25

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,731

Cheapest one-way

DubaiCape Town

DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 1/12

09:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

AED 2,648

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/8

Showing 1-10 of 19 resultsSorted by cheapest first

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Cape Town

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways to South Africa. 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

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

7.6

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

7.4

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

7.2

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

FAQ about direct flights to Cape Town

How much are direct flights to Cape Town?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Cape Town will cost users approximately AED 2,623. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Cape Town, you can expect to pay around AED 11,447.
Which airlines fly direct to Cape Town?
At the moment, South African, Emirates offer direct flights to Cape Town. South African is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Cape Town.
How long is a direct flight to Cape Town?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Cape Town to last approximately 9h 30m on average. The quickest direct flight to Cape Town at this time departs from Dubai (9h 30m), while the longest leaves from Dubai (9h 30m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Cape Town?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Cape Town, November is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. August may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Cape Town, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Cape Town?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Cape Town is Dubai. A return direct flight from Dubai to Cape Town typically costs around AED 8,506.

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