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AED 1,454+ 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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CPT
23 May — 30 May1
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 April 2026.

Sun 6/923:00
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/916:20
CPT
-
DXB
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4AED 2,652
Thu 4/604:00
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops14h 20m
Air Tanzania
Sun 14/617:30
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop31h 00m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 21/4AED 2,674
Thu 4/604:00
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops14h 20m
Air Tanzania
Thu 11/617:30
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop31h 00m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 19/4AED 2,699
Sun 1/1122:50
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1118:55
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4AED 2,714
Mon 5/1023:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/1016:20
CPT
-
DXB
2 stops17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4AED 2,721
Mon 11/523:45
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/519:30
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4AED 2,729
Thu 14/523:45
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/510:50
CPT
-
DXB
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4AED 2,732
Thu 30/423:45
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/509:55
CPT
-
DXB
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4AED 2,743
Sun 20/923:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1009:55
CPT
-
DXB
2 stops15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4AED 2,758
Thu 25/604:00
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops14h 20m
Air Tanzania
Thu 9/717:30
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop31h 00m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 21/4AED 2,762
Sun 1/1104:00
DXB
-
CPT
3 stops15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Sun 15/1118:55
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop29h 35m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 18/4AED 2,773
Thu 11/604:00
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops14h 20m
Air Tanzania
Thu 18/617:30
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop31h 00m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 22/4AED 2,776

Find flight deals to Cape Town

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 April 2026.

Return from

AED 2,652

One-way from

AED 1,454

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 3,426

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,530 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,483 or less
6/9-11/9
  • 6/9-11/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 10m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 20m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (AED 244 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 11/5

23:45-14:35

2 stops16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

19:30-22:15

1 stop24h 45m

AED 2,729

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 4/7

17:10-17:30

2 stops26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

19:30-21:25

2 stops23h 55m

AED 3,261

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/7

04:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/8

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 3,302

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 7/5

02:55-14:10

1 stop13h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 3,353

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 11/6

17:10-13:10

2 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:15-21:25

2 stops30h 10m

AED 3,353

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 8/6

02:55-13:00

1 stop12h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 3,353

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 21/5

17:10-13:10

2 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

19:30-15:40

2 stops42h 10m

AED 3,401

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 23/5

11:00-12:55

2 stops27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

19:30-21:25

2 stops47h 55m

AED 3,412
Fastest return journey

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 6/5

03:45-11:30

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

13:15-00:35

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 3,452

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/5

22:20-12:55

2 stops40h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

19:30-21:25

2 stops23h 55m

AED 3,544

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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 17 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 27 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 April 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
3,560 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,728 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,004 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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 2 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 180, while return flights cost around AED 240.

  • How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

    A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around AED 506, however they can be found for as little as AED 240.

  • 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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