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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,249

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 26 August 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,292

One-way from

AED 1,249

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,971

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,765 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,826 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 131 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 26 August 2025.

Tue 14/1023:30CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 21/1006:55DXB - CPT
2 stops32h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/8AED 2,292
Mon 8/914:35CPT - DXB
2 stops30h 50mKenya Airways
Fri 12/906:55DXB - CPT
1 stop32h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/8AED 2,299
Wed 17/914:35CPT - DXB
2 stops12h 50mKenya Airways
Sun 21/900:55DXB - CPT
2 stops14h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/8AED 2,310
Tue 23/923:30CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 30/906:55DXB - CPT
1 stop17h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/8AED 2,317
Sun 28/914:30CPT - DXB
2 stops30h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 5/1006:55DXB - CPT
2 stops32h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/8AED 2,325
Wed 22/1014:35CPT - DXB
2 stops30h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 28/1002:20DXB - CPT
2 stops13h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/8AED 2,347
Wed 17/914:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/904:25DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8AED 2,350
Wed 3/914:35CPT - DXB
2 stops36h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 9/900:55DXB - CPT
2 stops14h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/8AED 2,358
Mon 15/914:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 18/917:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/8AED 2,369
Tue 16/914:30CPT - DXB
2 stops30h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 22/900:55DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/8AED 2,376
Tue 14/1013:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 26/1017:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8AED 2,398

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Cape Town

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Dubai

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Departure

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Price

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

14:30-04:35

2 stops36h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/10

06:55-13:45

2 stops32h 50m

AED 2,292

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/10

23:30-23:25

1 stop21h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 21/10

06:55-13:45

2 stops32h 50m

AED 2,292

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

14:35-23:25

2 stops30h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/9

06:55-13:00

1 stop32h 05m

AED 2,299

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

14:35-23:25

2 stops30h 50m

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/9

06:55-13:40

2 stops32h 45m

AED 2,310

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/9

23:30-23:25

1 stop21h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 30/9

06:55-22:10

1 stop17h 15m

AED 2,317

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/10

14:35-23:25

2 stops30h 50m

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/10

02:20-13:35

2 stops13h 15m

AED 2,347

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

14:30-23:25

2 stops30h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/10

00:55-13:40

2 stops14h 45m

AED 2,347

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

12:35-03:50

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,249

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

19:00-10:25

1 stop13h 25m

AED 1,260

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

12:35-03:50

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,274

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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 22 August 2025.

Booking 63 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 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 26 August 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Cape Town to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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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 26 August 2025.
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
3,318 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
South African
7.6
Good
43 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
843 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
280 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 5 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 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 9h 25m 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 436 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?

    Kenya Airways can get you from Cape Town to Dubai in just under 36h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Cape Town and Dubai is about 7640 km.

  • 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 1,952. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from AED 1,966, and Qatar Airways, from AED 2,495. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 (92%), Emirates (83%) and South African (83%).

  • 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 6,547, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 1,603. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around AED 2,130.

  • 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?

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

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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,952AverageAED 2,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,966AverageAED 2,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,495AverageAED 3,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,581AverageAED 3,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,719AverageAED 3,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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