How popular is this United Arab Emirates to Cape Town flight route?

Within the past month, 666 users have taken a look at flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town Intl.

How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?

For as low as AED 2,593, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from United Arab Emirates in 11h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7524 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town one-way?

AED 833 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Tanzania. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from AED 1,003 and AED 1,176, respectively.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?

On average you can expect to pay AED 8,485 for a flight from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,963 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,428.

What are the most reliable airlines from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town are Condor (93%), Emirates (67%) and South African (67%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?

Consider South African, Ethiopian Air or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from United Arab Emirates?

If you book a flight to Cape Town from United Arab Emirates, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15.6 km from the centre of Cape Town.

Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on United Arab Emirates to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town (average of AED 2,968). Flying from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,875). 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 AE to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town

The most flights from AE0 to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from the United Arab Emirates to Cape Town delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between United Arab Emirates and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Arab Emirates 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?

Saturday 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 the United Arab Emirates to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town is 82 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways from the United Arab Emirates to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

South African

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Qatar Airways

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8.0

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from United Arab Emirates?
If you book a flight to Cape Town from United Arab Emirates, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15.6 km from the centre of Cape Town.
How popular is this United Arab Emirates to Cape Town flight route?
Within the past month, 666 users have taken a look at flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town Intl.
How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?
For as low as AED 2,593, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from United Arab Emirates in 11h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7524 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town one-way?
AED 833 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Tanzania. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from AED 1,003 and AED 1,176, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town are Condor (93%), Emirates (67%) and South African (67%).
What are the cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?
On average you can expect to pay AED 8,485 for a flight from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,963 while the most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,428.
Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on United Arab Emirates to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town (average of AED 2,968). Flying from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,875). 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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Qatar Airways	CheapestAED 1,690	AverageAED 2,941	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestAED 1,917	AverageAED 2,665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestAED 2,993	AverageAED 3,874	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	CheapestAED 3,378	AverageAED 4,010	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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Find hourly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 23 August 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town

The most flights from AE0 to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from the United Arab Emirates to Cape Town delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between United Arab Emirates and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Arab Emirates 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?

Saturday 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 the United Arab Emirates to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town is 82 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.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 August 2026.

Best flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 August 2026.

Direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town
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Last-minute flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town
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One-way flights from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from United Arab Emirates to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 August 2026.