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AED 1,436+ Cheap flights to Cape Town

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Flights to Cape Town in 2024

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 163,987 searches and data was last updated on 7 September 2024.

Return from

AED 2,240

One-way from

AED 1,436

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 2,854
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 20/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 40m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
9/10
  • 9/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 30m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in September 2024

Cheap flights to Cape Town in September & October 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Cape Town in September and October 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 163,987 searches and data was last updated on 7 September 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Cape Town in September and October 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Thu 10/1004:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 16/1014:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/9AED 2,281
Mon 28/1017:10DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/9AED 2,299
Mon 28/1005:40DXB - CPT
1 stop33h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/9AED 2,306
Mon 28/1005:40DXB - CPT
1 stop33h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/9AED 2,321
Mon 28/1005:40DXB - CPT
1 stop33h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/9AED 2,332
Mon 28/1011:50DXB - CPT
2 stops34h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 11/1115:20CPT - DXB
2 stops17h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9AED 2,339
Sat 5/1004:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/1013:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/9AED 2,350
Wed 18/904:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 27/914:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/9AED 2,387
Sun 6/1017:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 13/1013:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/9AED 2,413

Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Cape Town in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 163,987 searches and data were last updated on 7 September 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 20/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 27/1114:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/9AED 2,240
Wed 20/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 27/1114:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/9AED 2,244
Thu 10/1004:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 16/1014:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/9AED 2,281
Mon 28/1017:10DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/9AED 2,299
Mon 28/1005:40DXB - CPT
1 stop33h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/9AED 2,306
Mon 28/1005:40DXB - CPT
1 stop33h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/9AED 2,321
Mon 28/1005:40DXB - CPT
1 stop33h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/9AED 2,332
Mon 28/1011:50DXB - CPT
2 stops34h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 11/1115:20CPT - DXB
2 stops17h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9AED 2,339
Sat 5/1004:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/1013:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/9AED 2,350

Flights to Cape Town departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Cape Town, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 163,987 searches and data was last updated on 7 September 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to Cape Town, consider booking one of these fares. Tip: double check your flight details before making your reservation.
Sat 14/905:40DXB - CPT
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/917:50CPT - DXB
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9AED 2,758
Mon 16/901:50DXB - CPT
2 stops15h 20mRwandAir
Thu 26/916:10CPT - DXB
2 stops14h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 6/9AED 2,817
Mon 16/917:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 27/914:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/9AED 3,063
Fri 13/904:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 26/917:20CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/9AED 3,081
Sat 14/904:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 26/914:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/9AED 3,133
Tue 17/904:25DXB - CPT
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/905:45CPT - DXB
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9AED 3,151
Tue 17/900:55DXB - CPT
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/905:45CPT - DXB
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9AED 3,180
Mon 16/901:50DXB - CPT
2 stops15h 20mRwandAir
Tue 24/916:10CPT - DXB
2 stops14h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 6/9AED 3,217
Tue 17/904:25DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 27/914:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/9AED 3,243

One-way flights to Cape Town

Explore one-way flight options to Cape Town for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 163,987 searches and data was last updated on 7 September 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to Cape Town. Book a round-trip flight to Cape Town instead by using the search form above.
Wed 9/1017:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9AED 1,436
Mon 13/117:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9AED 1,462
Wed 20/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/9AED 1,528
Mon 18/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/9AED 1,531
Tue 8/1000:55DXB - CPT
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9AED 1,572
Sun 12/102:20DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9AED 1,649
Wed 9/1022:05DXB - CPT
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9AED 1,675
Mon 13/105:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9AED 1,682
Thu 12/904:25DXB - CPT
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9AED 1,700

Direct flights to Cape Town

Wed 20/1103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Wed 27/1113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 6/9AED 3,177
Wed 20/1103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Wed 27/1113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 7/9AED 3,217
Sun 27/1003:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Sun 10/1113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 7/9AED 3,261
Sun 27/1003:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Mon 11/1113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 6/9AED 3,269
Thu 24/1009:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 40mEmirates
Wed 30/1013:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 6/9AED 3,441
Wed 23/1003:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 45mEmirates
Wed 30/1018:25CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mEmirates
Deal found 6/9AED 3,643
Tue 24/903:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 45mSouth African
Wed 2/1013:05CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mSouth African
Deal found 7/9AED 3,750
Sat 5/1003:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 45mSouth African
Sun 13/1018:20CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 6/9AED 3,761
Wed 9/1003:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 45mEmirates
Wed 16/1013:05CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mEmirates
Deal found 7/9AED 3,783

Find flights to Cape Town within your budget

Locate flights to Cape Town that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 163,987 searches and data was last updated on 7 September 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

AED 2,240 - AED 3,217

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 20/11

1 stop12h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/11

1 stop11h 35m

AED 2,240

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 20/11

1 stop12h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/11

1 stop11h 35m

AED 2,244

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/10

1 stop12h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/10

1 stop11h 35m

AED 2,281

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/10

2 stops34h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/11

2 stops17h 00m

AED 2,339

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 14/10

1 stop15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/10

1 stop14h 20m

AED 2,589

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/10

2 stops15h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops14h 20m

AED 2,604

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 15/10

2 stops17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/10

2 stops28h 15m

AED 2,692

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 9/10

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/10

2 stops12h 55m

AED 2,802

Dubai IntlCape Town Intl

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 20/11

Nonstop9h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/11

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,217

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 7/9

Best time to book a flight to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights to Cape Town

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 6 September 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 43 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.

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Cape Town takes 9 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 1 September 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Friday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Cape Town

The most flights from Dubai to Cape Town are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town are Qatar Airways, RwandAir and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

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).

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 7 September 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town, such as RwandAir, Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,647 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,647 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,647 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.0
Very Good
126 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,647 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.7
Good
39 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,647 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.6
Good
4,015 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,647 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.4
Good
3,795 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,647 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

  • What does CPT mean?

    Great question - CPT just means Cape Town Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

  • 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 4 daily flights from Dubai. 6 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, Qatar Airways 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 153, while return flights cost around AED 266.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around AED 285, however they can be found for as little as AED 72.

  • 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 35 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?