Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Cape Town from AED 1,631
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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CPT
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday
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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 4 December 2025.
Fri 5/1204:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1215:25CPT - DXB
1 stop22h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,501
Fri 12/1204:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 19/1214:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,541
Wed 10/1204:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/114:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,835
Thu 11/1204:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 8/115:25CPT - DXB
1 stop22h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,850
Sat 6/1204:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 29/1217:25CPT - DXB
2 stops31h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12AED 3,055
Sat 13/1204:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 21/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12AED 3,140
Fri 5/1200:01DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1213:50CPT - DXB
3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12AED 3,166
Tue 16/1204:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 26/1214:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12AED 3,180
Best flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Sun 25/105:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 13/312:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12AED 2,332
Mon 26/104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,427
Tue 27/122:25DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 11/312:35CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12AED 2,332
Mon 26/104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,427
Sun 25/122:25DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 10/312:35CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12AED 2,332
Wed 25/204:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12AED 2,427
Mon 26/105:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 13/312:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12AED 2,332
Mon 26/104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,427
Sun 8/211:55DXB - CPT
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 12/212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12AED 2,358
Sat 24/104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12AED 2,427
Wed 28/105:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 11/312:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12AED 2,398
Fri 16/104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 24/108:30CPT - DXB
2 stops17h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12AED 2,435
Direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from Dubai to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Wed 14/103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Sun 18/118:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 2/12AED 3,287
Wed 14/103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Wed 28/118:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 2/12AED 3,294
Wed 28/109:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Tue 10/313:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 2/12AED 3,338
Wed 11/309:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Sun 22/313:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 2/12AED 3,379
Thu 12/309:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Tue 31/318:25CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 3/12AED 3,401
Wed 14/103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 22/118:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 1/12AED 3,434
Sun 25/103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Wed 11/313:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 2/12AED 3,437
Thu 5/209:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Sat 14/213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 3/12AED 3,507
Fri 6/203:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 12/218:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 2/12AED 3,544
Sun 25/109:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Sun 8/313:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 2/12AED 3,547
Last-minute flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town. Data last updated 4 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 15/122:25DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/109:00CPT - DXB
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12AED 2,365
Fri 16/104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 24/108:30CPT - DXB
2 stops17h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,435
Mon 19/105:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 29/112:35CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12AED 2,416
Wed 21/104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12AED 2,420
Wed 21/122:50DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 31/112:35CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12AED 2,446
Sat 24/104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,427
Sun 25/122:25DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 11/312:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12AED 2,332
Sun 25/122:25DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 9/319:00CPT - DXB
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12AED 2,398
Thu 29/104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/314:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12AED 2,424
Fri 30/105:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 9/319:00CPT - DXB
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12AED 2,442
One-way flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Dubai to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Sat 7/206:55DXB - CPT
3 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12AED 1,631
Mon 2/219:15DXB - CPT
3 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12AED 1,642
Mon 9/219:15DXB - CPT
3 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12AED 1,653
Sat 10/106:55DXB - CPT
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12AED 1,660
Fri 12/1206:45DXB - CPT
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12AED 1,664
Wed 7/106:55DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12AED 1,667
Sun 7/1200:01DXB - CPT
2 stops15h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12AED 1,708
Mon 5/104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 1,722
Sat 14/222:25DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12AED 1,726
Sun 4/100:01DXB - CPT
2 stops15h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12AED 1,730
Find 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 4 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
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Departure
Return
Price
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Sun 25/1
05:20-17:25
1 stop14h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 13/3
12:35-03:50
1 stop13h 15m
AED 2,332
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Tue 27/1
22:25-17:25
1 stop21h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
12:35-10:25
1 stop19h 50m
AED 2,332
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Sun 25/1
22:25-17:30
1 stop21h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 10/3
12:35-11:40
1 stop21h 05m
AED 2,332
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Mon 26/1
05:20-17:30
1 stop14h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 13/3
12:35-03:50
1 stop13h 15m
AED 2,332
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Sun 8/2
11:55-10:30
1 stop24h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/2
12:35-10:25
1 stop19h 50m
AED 2,358
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Wed 28/1
05:20-17:25
1 stop14h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
12:35-03:50
1 stop13h 15m
AED 2,398
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Mon 26/1
04:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 7/3
13:50-03:55
1 stop12h 05m
AED 2,427
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Mon 26/1
04:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/3
13:50-04:10
1 stop12h 20m
AED 2,427
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Wed 25/2
04:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/3
13:50-02:55
1 stop11h 05m
AED 2,427
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Mon 26/1
04:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 8/3
13:50-02:55
1 stop11h 05m
AED 2,427
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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Cape Town
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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 28 November 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 1,851). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,170). 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 4 December 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 29 November 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.
Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town
Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
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).
How often are flights from Dubai to Cape Town delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Dubai and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
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.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Cape Town flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Dubai to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Dubai to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 2,759.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 33m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 18m.
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 4 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andSouth African 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.
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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?
This flight path from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 1,255 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Cape Town?
For as low as AED 2,332, Qatar Airways can have you in Cape Town from Dubai in 14h 05m. The distance between Dubai and Cape Town is about 7640 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town round-trip?
Qatar Airways, at AED 2,082, 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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Cape Town one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 1,360. Qatar Airways flights start at AED 1,479 while deals on Kenya Airways start at AED 1,860 one-way.
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 (84%), South African( 84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town?
On average you can expect to pay AED 8,774 for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is AED 2,539 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,174.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Dubai to Cape Town?
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.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Dubai to Cape Town flights?
Dubai to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Johannesburg.
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 1,851). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,170). 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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