Cheap flights from Dubai to Cape Town
The best prices from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
How to find the cheapest flight from Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT)
All the information you need to plan the best DXB to CPT flight in 2023: compare Dubai to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.
DXB - CPT Price | AED 719 - AED 1,174 |
|---|---|
CPT Temperature | 12 - 21 °C |
CPT Rainfall | 20 - 100 mm |
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | AED 2,640 | From Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl |
| One-way from | AED 1,315 | One-way flight from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Dubai to Cape Town?
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.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town?
Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 19% 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 61 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 3,929, or AED 4,278 for flights within the next 24 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?
The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Cape Town from Dubai average AED 3,414. You can even find prices in February for less than AED 3,414, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as AED 2,328. 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 26%.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Cape Town (DXB - CPT)?
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Dubai to Cape Town at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
Cheap flights from Dubai to Cape Town in February, March 2023
The best prices found for DXB to CPT flights in February, March
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Dubai to Cape Town 2023 flight deals
Cheap flights to Cape Town from Dubai found for this year
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Cheap Kenya Airways flights from Dubai to Cape Town
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One of the most popular airlines travelling from Dubai to Cape Town is Kenya Airways. Flights from Kenya Airways travelling this route typically cost AED 928.13 RT. This price is typically 273% cheaper than other airlines that offer Dubai to Cape Town flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was AED 700. Dubai Intl Airport is the most common Dubai airport to take off from when flying to Cape Town. Cape Town Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Cape Town. When flying from Dubai to Cape Town, Kenya Airways flights are 13% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Dubai to Cape Town
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Ethiopian Air is one of the most popular airlines used for those travelling from Dubai to Cape Town. Dubai to Cape Town flights are typically 219% more expensive than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Ethiopian Air typically cost AED 1,185.89 RT. The cheapest Ethiopian Air flight found for this route was AED 1,021. Dubai Intl Airport is the most common Dubai airport to take off from when flying to Cape Town. Cape Town Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Cape Town. When flying from Dubai to Cape Town, Ethiopian Air flights are -15% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Direct flights to Cape Town from Dubai
Save time with Dubai to Cape Town direct flight deals
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Last-minute flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Late deals on return flights to Cape Town from Dubai, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Cape Town from Dubai
The cheapest one-way flights from Dubai to Cape Town
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23h 30mMultiple Airlines
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Dubai to Cape Town flights.
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 7 different airlines. 9h 35m is how long a flight from Dubai to Cape Town Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.
Which airlines flying from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of the carriers operating flights from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Emirates, Ethiopian Air, and South African. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
Can I find flights from Dubai to Cape Town for under AED 2,600 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Dubai to Cape Town for under AED 2,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on RwandAir for just AED 2,516, but on average you can expect to pay AED 2,604.
Are there direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town for under AED 3,200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town under AED 3,200. A good price for a direct flight from Dubai to Cape Town is less than AED 3,276.
Are there last-minute flights available from Dubai to Cape Town for under AED 2,700?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Dubai to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than AED 2,700.
How popular is this Dubai to Cape Town flight route?
This flight path from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 932 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?
RwandAir, at AED 2,516, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dubai to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. Users have found that RwandAir is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dubai to Cape Town?
The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town are Undisclosed Carrier, Emirates and Ethiopian Air. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town?
On average you can expect to pay AED 14,833 for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is AED 2,182 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,497.
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Top 6 airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Dubai to Cape Town choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town
See what time of day planes typically take off from Dubai to Cape Town
| 100%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 0%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 0%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 0%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Dubai to Cape Town
| Sunday | 4daily flights |
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| Monday | 4daily flights |
| Tuesday | 4daily flights |
| Wednesday | 4daily flights |
| Thursday | 4daily flights |
| Friday | 4daily flights |
| Saturday | 4daily flights |