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AED 2,215+ Direct flights to Cape Town

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Cape Town found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CPT
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

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Cheapest flights to Cape Town
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 18 July 2025.

Sun 31/803:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 45mEmirates
Mon 8/918:25CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 17/7AED 3,001
Mon 11/809:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 40mSouth African
Wed 27/818:25CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 18/7AED 3,772
Sun 10/803:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/813:05CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7AED 3,897

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/8

03:50-11:35

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

18:25-05:50

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,001

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 11/8

09:10-16:50

Nonstop9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/8

18:25-05:50

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,772

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 10/8

03:50-11:35

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/8

13:05-00:35

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 3,897

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/8

03:50-11:35

Nonstop9h 45m

AED 2,215

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 29/7

03:50-11:35

Nonstop9h 45m

AED 2,604

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Deals found on 16/7

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 18 July 2025.
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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
South African
7.6
Good
36 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,604 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
790 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
271 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

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).

FAQ about direct flights to Cape Town

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Cape Town to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Cape Town?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Cape Town will cost users approximately AED 2,699. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Cape Town, you can expect to pay around AED 10,642.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Cape Town?

    At the moment, South African, Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Kenya Airways 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 35m on average. The quickest direct flight to Cape Town at this time departs from Dubai (9h 35m), while the longest leaves from Dubai (9h 35m).

  • 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, May is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February 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 7,995.

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