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21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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Flights to Cape Town in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cape Town in 2025, 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 16 April 2025.

Return from

AED 2,354

One-way from

AED 1,480

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 3,004

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,564 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,338 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/5-6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 10m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (AED 1,671 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 448 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl.

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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 16 April 2025.

Fri 30/511:45DXB - CPT
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 6/613:00CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4AED 2,354
Wed 7/504:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/513:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/4AED 2,373
Fri 30/504:25DXB - CPT
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/618:05CPT - DXB
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4AED 2,409
Tue 20/500:55DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 50mKenya Airways
Wed 28/514:35CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/4AED 2,894
Wed 14/503:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 45mEmirates
Thu 22/513:05CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mEmirates
Deal found 15/4AED 3,096
Thu 29/501:00DXB - CPT
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Fri 6/623:15CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 45mKLM
Deal found 15/4AED 3,258
Mon 25/802:00DXB - CPT
1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/916:35CPT - DXB
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4AED 3,489
Sat 25/1022:45DXB - CPT
2 stops37h 45mOman Air
Sun 16/1118:55CPT - DXB
2 stops24h 30mOman Air
Deal found 15/4AED 3,518

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/5

11:45-10:50

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/6

13:00-03:25

1 stop12h 25m

AED 2,354

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/5

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 2,373

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/5

04:25-22:45

2 stops20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/6

18:05-15:45

2 stops19h 40m

AED 2,409

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/5

00:55-13:45

1 stop14h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

14:35-05:25

1 stop12h 50m

AED 2,883

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/5

03:50-11:35

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

13:05-00:35

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 3,096

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/5

01:00-21:25

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/6

23:15-23:00

1 stop21h 45m

AED 3,258

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 25/8

02:00-11:50

1 stop35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

16:35-02:30

1 stop31h 55m

AED 3,489

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/4

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 1,480

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/4

06:55-09:45

2 stops28h 50m

AED 1,491

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 23/4

23:25-10:50

1 stop13h 25m

AED 1,550

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Best time to book a flight to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cape Town

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 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 57 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 40 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 30 March 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cape Town should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, 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, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

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 16 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town, such as Emirates, KLM and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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 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 210, while return flights cost around AED 459.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around AED 130, however they can be found for as little as AED 125.

  • 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 40 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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