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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,271

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2026.

Thu 3/918:55
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop29h 35m
Air Tanzania
Sun 6/904:00
DXB
-
CPT
3 stops15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 29/3AED 2,218
Thu 8/1018:55
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop29h 35m
Air Tanzania
Sun 11/1004:00
DXB
-
CPT
3 stops15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 29/3AED 2,317
Thu 30/718:55
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop29h 35m
Air Tanzania
Sun 9/804:00
DXB
-
CPT
3 stops15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 31/3AED 2,325
Thu 30/718:55
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop29h 35m
Air Tanzania
Thu 6/804:00
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 31/3AED 2,402
Mon 20/719:30
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop12h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/823:00
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/4AED 2,464
Sun 17/507:05
CPT
-
DXB
2 stops17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/504:00
DXB
-
CPT
3 stops15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4AED 2,490
Sat 16/513:15
CPT
-
DXB
Nonstop9h 20m
Emirates
Sat 23/509:10
DXB
-
CPT
Nonstop9h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 1/4AED 2,508
Sun 17/513:00
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/523:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop14h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3AED 2,541

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai (DXB). 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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,226

One-way from

AED 1,271

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,942

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,597 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,759 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (AED 178 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 112 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Dubai 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 3 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

18:55-02:30

1 stop29h 35m

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/9

04:00-17:45

2 stops15h 45m

AED 2,314
Fastest return journey

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

18:25-05:50

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sat 23/5

09:10-16:40

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 2,655

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

13:00-03:25

1 stop12h 25m

Dubai Intl

Fri 22/5

23:00-11:30

1 stop14h 30m

AED 2,718

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

23:35-22:50

1 stop21h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 22/9

07:55-21:50

1 stop15h 55m

AED 2,846

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

14:00-12:20

2 stops20h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/6

13:50-11:50

1 stop24h 00m

AED 2,953

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/8

20:00-07:25

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/8

10:25-18:05

Nonstop9h 40m

AED 2,956

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

06:05-20:15

1 stop12h 10m

Dubai Intl

Fri 22/5

03:45-11:30

Nonstop9h 45m

AED 2,956

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

18:25-05:50

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 23/9

10:25-18:05

Nonstop9h 40m

AED 3,056

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

16:35-12:20

1 stop17h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sun 24/5

07:30-11:50

1 stop30h 20m

AED 3,056

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

18:25-05:50

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sat 2/5

03:45-11:30

Nonstop9h 45m

AED 3,067

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Dubai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 2 April 2026.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of AED 1,609). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,405). 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 CPT to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 April 2026.

When flying from Cape Town to Dubai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Dubai?

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated 3 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Dubai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
994 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Dubai. 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 Cape Town to Dubai?

    If you wish to fly to Dubai from Cape Town, then you need to book flights from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl. There are 3 flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Dubai Intl (DXB) per day to choose from. Flights to Dubai from Cape Town Intl are available from 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 9h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Dubai Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Cape Town to Dubai flight route?

    The Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl flight path was viewed by 358 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 Cape Town to Dubai?

    Air Tanzania, Emirates, and Qatar Airways can get you from Cape Town to Dubai in just under 9h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 10m. The distance between Cape Town and Dubai is about 7640 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Dubai return from AED 2,037. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from AED 2,257, and Emirates, from AED 2,486. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Dubai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as AED 1,095 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from AED 1,544 and Emirates from AED 1,544 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Dubai?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Dubai are Condor (51%), Emirates (51%) and South African (51%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Dubai? While on average our users pay AED 6,445, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 1,732. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around AED 1,642.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai 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 Cape Town to Dubai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of AED 1,609). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,405). 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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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 2,037AverageAED 2,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,257AverageAED 2,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,486AverageAED 2,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,797AverageAED 3,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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