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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 1 June 2026.

Thu 4/609:10

DXB

-

CPT

Nonstop9h 30m

Emirates

Wed 17/618:25

CPT

-

DXB

Nonstop9h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 30/5AED 3,508

Tue 9/609:10

DXB

-

CPT

Nonstop9h 30m

Emirates

Tue 16/618:25

CPT

-

DXB

Nonstop9h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 1/6AED 3,603

Mon 22/609:10

DXB

-

CPT

Nonstop9h 30m

Emirates

Mon 6/713:15

CPT

-

DXB

Nonstop9h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 30/5AED 3,610

Sat 6/603:45

DXB

-

CPT

Nonstop9h 45m

Emirates

Tue 9/613:15

CPT

-

DXB

Nonstop9h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 28/5AED 3,643

Tue 30/609:10

DXB

-

CPT

Nonstop9h 30m

Emirates

Tue 7/713:15

CPT

-

DXB

Nonstop9h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 31/5AED 3,647

Sun 28/603:45

DXB

-

CPT

Nonstop9h 45m

Emirates

Mon 6/720:00

CPT

-

DXB

Nonstop9h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 30/5AED 3,695

Sun 28/609:10

DXB

-

CPT

Nonstop9h 30m

Emirates

Mon 6/713:15

CPT

-

DXB

Nonstop9h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 30/5AED 3,702

Tue 9/603:45

DXB

-

CPT

Nonstop9h 45m

Emirates

Sat 13/613:15

CPT

-

DXB

Nonstop9h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 31/5AED 3,790

Fri 5/603:45

DXB

-

CPT

Nonstop9h 45m

Emirates

Tue 9/618:25

CPT

-

DXB

Nonstop9h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 28/5AED 3,794

Sun 5/710:25

DXB

-

CPT

Nonstop9h 40m

South African

Thu 30/713:15

CPT

-

DXB

Nonstop9h 20m

South African

Deal found 27/5AED 3,849

Sun 5/709:10

DXB

-

CPT

Nonstop9h 30m

South African

Sat 25/720:00

CPT

-

DXB

Nonstop9h 25m

South African

Deal found 28/5AED 3,853

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Fastest return journey

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/6

09:10-16:40

Nonstop9h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

13:15-00:35

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 3,610

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 31/8

09:10-16:40

Nonstop9h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

20:00-07:25

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,643

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 24/6

09:10-16:40

Nonstop9h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

13:15-00:35

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 3,643

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/6

09:10-16:40

Nonstop9h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

13:15-00:35

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 3,643

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 10/6

03:45-11:30

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

18:25-05:50

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,643

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 23/10

03:45-11:30

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

13:40-01:05

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,754

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/7

10:25-18:05

Nonstop9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/7

13:15-00:35

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 3,849

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/7

10:25-18:05

Nonstop9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/7

13:15-00:35

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 3,901

Cheapest one-way

Fastest single journey

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 11/6

09:10-16:40

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 2,622

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/6

09:10-16:40

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 2,663

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 31/5

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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

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

7.6

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

7.4

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

7.2

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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 2,724. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Cape Town, you can expect to pay around AED 11,669.
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, September is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. January 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 8,688.

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