Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Cape Town from AED 1,388

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CPT
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

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 10 September 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,391

One-way from

AED 1,388

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 2,868

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,462 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,481 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/10-1/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
30/9
  • 30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 45m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (AED 1,847 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 440 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 10 September 2025.

Sat 13/904:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 20/913:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/9AED 2,306
Tue 28/1017:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9AED 2,391
Wed 22/1017:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 30/1013:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/9AED 2,398
Sun 19/1004:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 30/1013:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/9AED 2,402
Thu 23/1017:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 30/1013:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/9AED 2,405
Fri 31/1002:20DXB - CPT
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1106:30CPT - DXB
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9AED 2,446
Wed 22/1000:55DXB - CPT
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1006:30CPT - DXB
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9AED 2,453
Fri 28/1106:55DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1206:30CPT - DXB
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9AED 2,512
Thu 23/1000:55DXB - CPT
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1006:30CPT - DXB
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9AED 2,516

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Dubai

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Cape Town

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/10

17:10-08:20

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

17:25-15:45

2 stops20h 20m

AED 2,662

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/11

17:10-13:00

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

14:35-04:10

1 stop11h 35m

AED 2,736

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 30/11

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/12

14:35-15:45

1 stop23h 10m

AED 2,736

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 30/11

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/12

17:25-15:45

2 stops20h 20m

AED 2,798

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/11

17:10-08:20

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

13:50-04:10

1 stop12h 20m

AED 2,835

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Fri 28/11

17:10-14:35

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/12

17:25-15:45

2 stops20h 20m

AED 2,945

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/11

17:10-13:45

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/12

17:25-15:45

2 stops20h 20m

AED 2,945

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/10

17:10-13:45

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

AED 2,967

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 24/11

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/12

17:25-15:45

2 stops20h 20m

AED 2,978

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 25/11

17:10-08:20

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

09:00-02:55

2 stops15h 55m

AED 3,008

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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 29 August 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of AED 672). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,096). 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 10 September 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 32% 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 7 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 10 September 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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 2,662, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Dubai in 17h 10m. The distance between Dubai and Cape Town is about 7640 km.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at AED 2,135, 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 (85%), Emirates (79%), South African( 79%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay AED 8,612 for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is AED 2,027 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,391.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of AED 672). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,096). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 2,135AverageAED 2,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,166AverageAED 2,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 2,630AverageAED 3,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 3,005AverageAED 3,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 3,174AverageAED 4,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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