Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Cape Town from AED 1,488

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CPT
1 Dec — 8 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 November 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,340

One-way from

AED 1,488

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 3,012

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,859 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,548 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/1-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 10m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (AED 1,850 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 442 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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 from Dubai to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 November 2025.

Tue 25/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1217:25CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/10AED 2,387
Mon 10/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/1109:00CPT - DXB
2 stops15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/10AED 2,395
Wed 5/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/1114:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11AED 2,402
Fri 7/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 13/1115:25CPT - DXB
1 stop22h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/10AED 2,424
Fri 7/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11AED 2,428
Sat 8/1105:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 17/1112:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10AED 2,439
Mon 3/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11AED 2,446
Sat 8/1105:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 16/1112:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10AED 2,468
Wed 26/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11AED 2,479
Sun 9/1122:25DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 16/1112:35CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10AED 2,498
Tue 25/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/10AED 2,501

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Dubai

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Cape Town

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 25/11

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

17:25-15:45

2 stops20h 20m

AED 2,387

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/3

17:10-14:35

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

14:35-04:10

1 stop11h 35m

AED 2,391

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/3

05:20-17:25

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

09:00-03:50

2 stops16h 50m

AED 2,413

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 22/1

22:50-17:25

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

18:55-11:40

1 stop14h 45m

AED 2,428

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 22/1

22:25-17:25

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

12:35-03:50

1 stop13h 15m

AED 2,428

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/3

22:50-17:25

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

12:35-03:50

1 stop13h 15m

AED 2,431

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 8/1

17:10-08:20

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 2,527

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/11

04:25-13:00

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/11

17:25-15:45

2 stops20h 20m

AED 2,575

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/1

22:50-12:40

2 stops15h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

19:00-11:40

1 stop14h 40m

AED 2,604

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 21/1

22:50-10:30

1 stop13h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

12:35-10:25

1 stop19h 50m

AED 2,619

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai 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 31 October 2025.

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.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of AED 1,836). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,167). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Dubai to Cape Town in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai 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 26 October 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 1 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, South African, andQatar Airways from Dubai to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

    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 35m is how long a flight from Dubai to Cape Town Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Cape Town flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

    For as low as AED 2,387, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Dubai in 11h 20m. The distance between Dubai and Cape Town is about 7640 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at AED 2,124, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dubai to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    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 (93%), Emirates (92%), South African( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

    On average you can expect to pay AED 8,633 for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,779 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,207.

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of AED 1,836). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,167). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 2,124AverageAED 2,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,133AverageAED 2,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 2,527AverageAED 2,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 3,010AverageAED 3,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 3,095AverageAED 4,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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