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AED 558+ Cheap flights from Cape Town

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CPT — DXB
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Find flights departing from Cape Town that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 23 March 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches

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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:00-12:20

1 stop21h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 14/5

18:45-11:30

1 stop18h 45m

AED 2,141

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:00-03:40

1 stop12h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/5

18:45-11:30

1 stop18h 45m

AED 2,285

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/6

18:55-02:30

1 stop29h 35m

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/7

04:00-17:45

2 stops15h 45m

AED 2,310

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

19:30-16:20

1 stop18h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 20/9

05:45-17:30

1 stop13h 45m

AED 2,347

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

13:00-12:20

1 stop21h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 16/6

17:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

AED 2,373
Fastest return journey

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:15-00:35

Nonstop9h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 13/5

09:10-16:40

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 2,575

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

09:55-03:40

2 stops15h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 14/5

17:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

AED 2,582

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:00-03:40

1 stop12h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/5

06:00-20:45

2 stops16h 45m

AED 2,740

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

15:25-15:45

1 stop22h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/6

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 2,747

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

23:35-04:25

1 stop26h 50m

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/6

07:55-21:50

1 stop15h 55m

AED 2,832

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town (average of AED 1,609). Flying from Cape Town in December will prove the most costly (average of AED 2,406). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Cape Town?

For flights departing from Cape Town check dates and pricing for the following: Emirates, South African, Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Dubai.

Emirates
Emirates
From AED 2,486
South African
South African
From AED 2,830
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From AED 2,174
FlySafair
FlySafair
From AED 266

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cape Town?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cape Town everyday are: Johannesburg (605 flights per day), London (158 flights per day), and Durban (70 flights per day).

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From AED 173
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From AED 1,643
George
George
From AED 233

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cape Town?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cape Town is Johannesburg OR Tambo, with prices starting at AED 173. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Johannesburg OR Tambo
Johannesburg OR Tambo
From AED 173
George
George
From AED 233

Airline reviews for flights from Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from Cape Town. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches.
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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
South African
7.5
Good
58 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
975 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cape Town?

    The most selected flight destinations from Cape Town for the current month are Durban, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amsterdam. While Durban, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Denpasar are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cape Town for as low as AED 173 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for AED 1,594 to fly from Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, FlySafair, Airlink, and Lift have been found to have the cheapest prices from Cape Town. Here are some options available: FlySafair flights from Cape Town to Durban King Shaka Intl (AED 266). Airlink flights from Cape Town to George (AED 325). Lift flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg OR Tambo (AED 419).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Cape Town?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Cape Town are below:
    Fly from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam starting at AED 6,071
    Fly from Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow Airport starting at AED 8,991
    Fly from Cape Town Intl to Dubai starting at AED 13,256

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Cape Town?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Cape Town, consider Dubai. Prices start at AED 28,433 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town is currently May; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town?

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