Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Dubai to Cape Town flights typically cost between AED 3,055 and AED 4,179 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 2,512 on Multiple Airlines (27 Feb-7 Mar).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week. Find deals

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

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Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 10m. Find deals

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Cape Town flights?

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Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to Cape Town?

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Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 19m. Find deals

Question 5

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

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Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 2,705.

Question 6

What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Cape Town flights?

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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 7

How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Dubai to Cape Town flights typically cost between AED 3,055 and AED 4,179 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 2,512 on Multiple Airlines (27 Feb-7 Mar).

Question 8

How often are flights from Dubai to Cape Town delayed?

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About 7% of weekly flights between Dubai and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

Question 9

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

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Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Question 10

How popular is this Dubai to Cape Town flight route?

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This flight path from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 1,166 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

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For as low as AED 2,567, Qatar Airways can have you in Cape Town from Dubai in 18h 15m. The distance between Dubai and Cape Town is about 7640 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town round-trip?

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Qatar Airways, at AED 2,074, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dubai to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Cape Town one-way?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 1,378. Qatar Airways flights start at AED 1,490 while deals on Emirates start at AED 2,027 one-way.

Question 14

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

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The best time to book flights from Dubai to Cape Town is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

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Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of AED 1,851). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,189). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town

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The most flights from DXB to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

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On average you can expect to pay AED 8,643 for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is AED 2,392 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,303.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Cape Town?

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Before booking your flight to Cape Town from Dubai, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Condor (89%), Emirates (69%), South African( 69%).

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

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The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town are South African, Ethiopian Air and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 22

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Dubai to Cape Town?

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Most of the time, Dubai to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will stop in Addis Ababa. Doha sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Dubai to Cape Town.

Question 23

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Dubai to Cape Town flights?

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Dubai to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Johannesburg.

Question 24

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to CPT?

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When flying from Dubai to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 25

What airports do I use to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cape Town from Dubai Intl. Booking flights from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily flights to Cape Town from 5 different airlines. 9h 30m is how long a flight from Dubai to Cape Town Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 26

Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 27

How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town.

Question 28

Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 29

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

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When you search for this flight from Dubai to Cape Town, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 30

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Dubai to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Dubai to Cape Town for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 31

Can Cheapflights find flights from Dubai to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Dubai to Cape Town with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 32

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Dubai to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	AED 2,512
One-way from	AED 1,634
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	AED 3,716
Good round-trip deal	AED 3,427 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 2,535 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	CheapestAED 2,125	AverageAED 2,586	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestAED 2,130	AverageAED 2,649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestAED 2,527	AverageAED 2,980	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
South African	CheapestAED 2,971	AverageAED 4,058	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	CheapestAED 2,999	AverageAED 3,602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Cape Town flights?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

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