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
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 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.
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
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 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
Wed 11/305:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 24/309:00CPT - DXB
2 stops16h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/10AED 2,413
Sat 14/317:10DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 30/314:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/10AED 2,391
Thu 22/122:50DXB - CPT
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 8/218:55CPT - DXB
1 stop14h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10AED 2,428
Thu 22/122:25DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 7/212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10AED 2,428
Thu 8/117:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/10AED 2,527
Fri 13/322:50DXB - CPT
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 22/312:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/11AED 2,431
Sun 23/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop34h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 28/1117:25CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/10AED 2,575
Mon 19/122:50DXB - CPT
2 stops15h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 9/219:00CPT - DXB
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10AED 2,604
Wed 21/122:50DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 12/212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10AED 2,619
Wed 21/122:50DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 9/212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10AED 2,619
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 1 November 2025.
Fri 13/309:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Sun 22/313:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 31/10AED 3,313
Sun 18/103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Mon 9/213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 31/10AED 3,361
Wed 28/103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Sun 8/213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 30/10AED 3,368
Tue 10/303:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Tue 24/318:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 30/10AED 3,394
Sun 18/103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Fri 23/118:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 30/10AED 3,412
Sun 25/103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 12/213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 30/10AED 3,430
Last-minute flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town. Data last updated 1 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 3/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11AED 2,446
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
Sat 8/1105:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 16/1112:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10AED 2,468
Sun 9/1122:25DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 16/1112:35CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10AED 2,498
Mon 10/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/1109:00CPT - DXB
2 stops15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/10AED 2,395
Tue 25/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/1217:25CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/10AED 2,387
Tue 25/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/10AED 2,501
Wed 26/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11AED 2,479
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 1 November 2025.
Sat 15/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/10AED 1,488
Mon 17/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11AED 1,491
Sun 16/1106:55DXB - CPT
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10AED 1,495
Sun 9/1119:15DXB - CPT
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10AED 1,502
Mon 17/1106:55DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10AED 1,510
Fri 21/1102:20DXB - CPT
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11AED 1,524
Fri 28/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11AED 1,528
Wed 19/1106:55DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10AED 1,535
Mon 1/1202:20DXB - CPT
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10AED 1,550
Wed 24/1206:55DXB - CPT
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10AED 1,554
Fri 7/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/10AED 1,557
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 1 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Cape Town that are best for you.
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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
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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 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?
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 1 November 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 97 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?
Thursday 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, Condor have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% 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 55% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
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 32m.
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 32m.
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 16m.
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.
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?
This flight path from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 1,380 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 2,387, 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?
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 1,836). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 1 November 2025.
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