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AED 1,546+ 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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 201,827 searches and data was last updated on 5 December 2024.

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DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/3

09:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

18:25-05:55

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 3,177

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/1

04:25-14:30

1 stop12h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

18:25-05:55

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 3,180

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/2

02:00-13:35

2 stops13h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/3

14:15-00:30

1 stop32h 15m

AED 3,184

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/12

17:10-13:45

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/12

17:20-15:45

2 stops20h 25m

AED 3,188

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 17/1

03:50-11:40

Nonstop9h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

13:40-01:05

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,750

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/2

02:50-12:00

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

17:15-13:25

1 stop18h 10m

AED 4,697

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/1

04:00-22:30

3 stops20h 30m

AED 1,546

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 7/2

04:25-13:00

1 stop34h 35m

AED 1,638

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 26/1

05:20-17:25

1 stop14h 05m

AED 1,704

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/1

06:55-21:40

1 stop16h 45m

AED 1,836

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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 201,827 searches and data was last updated on 5 December 2024.

Return from

AED 3,173

One-way from

AED 1,546

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 4,436
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 3/3-17/3
  • Nonstop
  • 19h 05m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
14/1
  • 14/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 20h 30m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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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 5 December 2024.

Thu 19/1217:10DXB - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 24/1217:20CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12AED 3,188
Tue 24/1206:55DXB - CPT
2 stops38h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 22/214:15CPT - DXB
1 stop32h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/12AED 3,331
Tue 24/1206:55DXB - CPT
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/121:05CPT - DXB
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12AED 3,393
Sat 7/1205:20DXB - CPT
1 stop31h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 21/1212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12AED 3,526
Tue 10/1203:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Tue 28/118:25CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/12AED 3,996
Sat 21/1214:40DXB - CPT
1 stop32h 00mSouth African
Thu 20/213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 4/12AED 4,121

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.
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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 22 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 14 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 December 2024.

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 Friday 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, Ethiopian Air and RwandAir.

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 5 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town, such as Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and Emirates. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,455 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
3,455 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,455 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
75 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,455 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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.

7.5
Good
3,812 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,455 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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.

7.3
Good
788 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,455 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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.

7.0
Good
421 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,455 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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 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 206, while return flights cost around AED 532.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around AED 173, however they can be found for as little as AED 145.

  • 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?

    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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