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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Cape Town from AED 1,396

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CPT
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,354

One-way from

AED 1,396

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 3,045

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,517 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 2,322 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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10/5
  • 10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (AED 1,658 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 447 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 April 2025.

Sat 7/613:15DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 14/613:00CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4AED 2,354
Thu 13/1117:10DXB - CPT
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1118:05CPT - DXB
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4AED 2,369
Tue 20/504:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/509:00CPT - DXB
2 stops15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/4AED 2,395
Thu 22/500:55DXB - CPT
2 stops14h 50mKenya Airways
Fri 30/514:35CPT - DXB
2 stops36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/4AED 2,986
Sun 27/403:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 45mEmirates
Mon 12/513:05CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mEmirates
Deal found 24/4AED 2,997
Sun 15/601:00DXB - CPT
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Mon 23/618:25CPT - DXB
2 stops26h 35mKLM
Deal found 23/4AED 3,247
Thu 22/502:00DXB - CPT
1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 30/516:35CPT - DXB
1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/4AED 3,452

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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 24 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Dubai

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Return

Price

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/6

13:15-10:50

1 stop23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/6

13:00-03:25

1 stop12h 25m

AED 2,354

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/5

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

09:00-02:55

2 stops15h 55m

AED 2,395

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/6

01:50-20:30

2 stops20h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/6

11:45-08:30

2 stops18h 45m

AED 2,417

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 22/5

00:55-13:45

2 stops14h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/5

14:35-04:35

2 stops36h 00m

AED 2,986

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 15/6

01:00-21:10

1 stop22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/6

18:25-23:00

2 stops26h 35m

AED 3,247

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/5

03:50-11:35

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

18:25-05:50

Nonstop9h 25m

AED 3,280

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Thu 22/5

02:00-11:50

1 stop35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/5

16:35-00:20

1 stop29h 45m

AED 3,452

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/5

23:40-13:45

2 stops40h 05m

AED 1,396

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/5

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

AED 1,403

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Tue 29/4

23:20-10:50

1 stop13h 30m

AED 1,543

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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 18 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Cape Town is 57 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 24 April 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 30 March 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. 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 24 April 2025.

The most flights from DXB to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 24 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways from Dubai to Cape Town have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,560 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
South African
7.4
Good
32 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,775 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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 4 daily flights to Cape Town from 6 different airlines. 9h 40m 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 1,697 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Qatar Airways, at AED 2,354, 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 27% 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 1,403. Qatar Airways flights start at AED 1,543 while deals on Kenya Airways start at AED 1,928 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay AED 3,147 for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is AED 2,238 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,082.

  • 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. Johannesburg 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 Doha.

  • 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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Discover the top 6 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 24 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,170AverageAED 2,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 2,180AverageAED 2,706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 2,470AverageAED 2,868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestAED 2,504AverageAED 2,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestAED 3,003AverageAED 3,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 3,382AverageAED 4,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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