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AED 1,594+ Cheap flights to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CPT
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cape Town in 2026

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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 23 July 2026.

Wed 22/717:10
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 26/713:50
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop12h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/7AED 2,739
Sat 31/1022:50
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1109:25
CPT
-
DXB
2 stops16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7AED 2,754
Fri 4/900:55
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/913:15
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7AED 2,772
Sat 24/1023:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1115:20
CPT
-
DXB
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7AED 2,783
Sat 15/801:50
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/913:15
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7AED 2,798
Tue 1/906:45
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/913:15
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7AED 2,802
Wed 2/900:55
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/913:15
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7AED 2,805
Mon 31/823:00
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/907:00
CPT
-
DXB
2 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7AED 2,813
Tue 1/1204:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 10/1213:50
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop11h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/7AED 2,820

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Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 23 July 2026.

Return from

AED 2,747

One-way from

AED 1,594

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 3,867

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,617 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,667 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/12-10/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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30/8
  • 30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 50m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (AED 65 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 1/9

17:10-13:00

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

13:50-01:10

1 stop33h 20m

AED 2,831

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 12/8

00:55-13:35

2 stops14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/8

14:25-23:25

2 stops31h 00m

AED 2,849

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/9

23:25-17:30

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

09:00-03:25

2 stops16h 25m

AED 3,022
Fastest return journey

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/12

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/1

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 3,051

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/9

11:00-10:15

2 stops25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

12:35-21:35

2 stops31h 00m

AED 3,176

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/9

17:10-10:15

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

13:15-21:25

2 stops30h 10m

AED 3,272

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 18/9

17:35-10:25

2 stops18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

15:10-15:45

1 stop22h 35m

AED 3,283

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 16/8

19:55-10:15

2 stops16h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/9

13:15-15:40

2 stops48h 25m

AED 3,426

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 1/12

17:10-14:35

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/12

09:00-02:55

2 stops15h 55m

AED 3,433
Cheapest one-way

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/10

00:55-22:20

2 stops23h 25m

AED 1,612

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 66 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 23 July 2026.
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
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.
South African
7.6
Good
63 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,747 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,009 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,632 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.

FAQs about flying to Cape Town

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15.6 km from the centre of Cape Town. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 7 daily flights from Dubai. 4 airlines have flights from Dubai to Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost AED 263, while return flights cost around AED 319.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around AED 427, however they can be found for as little as AED 319.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Cape Town Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

    Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 km away from Cape Town Intl).

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