Question 1

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 1,638 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Qatar Airways, at AED 2,299, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dubai to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Ethiopian Air. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

Question 3

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 1,425. Qatar Airways flights start at AED 1,546 while deals on Kenya Airways start at AED 1,851 one-way. Find deals

Question 4

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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

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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. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

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 10

What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

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On average you can expect to pay AED 8,508 for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is AED 2,320 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,123.

Question 11

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 (98%), Emirates (90%), South African( 90%).

Question 12

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 Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 13

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 14

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 15

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Dubai to Cape Town?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 16

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 45 days in advance to save up to 27% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 45 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Dubai to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as AED 3,507, or AED 3,507 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Cape Town from Dubai average AED 3,236. You can even find prices in May for less than AED 3,236, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as AED 2,097. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from Dubai. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 41%.

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

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

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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 6 different airlines. 9h 35m is how long a flight from Dubai to Cape Town Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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.

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

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	AED 2,288
One-way from	AED 1,418
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	AED 3,614
Good round-trip deal	AED 3,735 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 2,506 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestAED 2,147	AverageAED 2,685	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestAED 2,165	AverageAED 2,831	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
RwandAir	CheapestAED 2,359	AverageAED 2,683	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestAED 2,630	AverageAED 3,145	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestAED 3,042	AverageAED 3,642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	CheapestAED 3,162	AverageAED 4,403	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Cape Town from AED 1,418

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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

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