AED 2,420+ 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 23/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CPT
15 Nov — 22 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 16 October 2025.

Tue 11/1109:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Wed 12/1118:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 14/10AED 3,239
Sun 2/1103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Mon 17/1118:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 14/10AED 3,246
Fri 13/309:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Sun 22/313:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 15/10AED 3,294
Sun 26/1003:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Sun 9/1118:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 15/10AED 3,316
Mon 16/303:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Wed 1/418:25CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 14/10AED 3,327
Sat 14/303:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Wed 1/418:25CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 14/10AED 3,437
Sat 1/1103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Mon 3/1118:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 14/10AED 3,445
Mon 27/1009:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Thu 30/1018:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 14/10AED 3,467
Tue 27/103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Sat 7/213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 15/10AED 3,511
Sun 15/303:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Fri 3/413:05CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mEmirates
Deal found 14/10AED 3,588
Fri 13/303:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Tue 24/313:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 14/10AED 3,698

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/3

03:50-11:40

Nonstop9h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

18:30-05:55

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,294

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/3

09:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

13:40-01:05

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,294

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 26/10

03:50-11:40

Nonstop9h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

18:30-05:55

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,316

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/3

03:50-11:40

Nonstop9h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

13:05-00:35

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 3,327

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/3

03:50-11:40

Nonstop9h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

13:05-00:35

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 3,327

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/3

09:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

18:25-05:50

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,327

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/3

03:50-11:40

Nonstop9h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

18:25-05:50

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,437

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/3

09:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

13:05-00:35

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 3,437

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 28/1

09:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

13:40-01:05

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,511

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/10

09:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

18:30-05:55

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,536

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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 16 October 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.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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 2,601. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Cape Town, you can expect to pay around AED 11,632.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Cape Town?

    At the moment, South African, Ethiopian Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways, 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, September 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 8,622.

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