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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,285

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
24 Nov — 1 Dec1
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 November, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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 25 October 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,244

One-way from

AED 1,285

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,765

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,671 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,542 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/11-8/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (AED 163 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 142 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 25 October 2025.

Mon 27/1012:35CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1105:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/10AED 2,277
Sat 22/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/10AED 2,280
Tue 25/1117:25CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 26/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/10AED 2,328
Sat 22/1108:30CPT - DXB
2 stops17h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/1204:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/10AED 2,383
Fri 7/1114:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/1117:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/10AED 2,398
Fri 28/1114:25CPT - DXB
2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 1/1202:20DXB - CPT
2 stops13h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/10AED 2,402
Mon 24/1114:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/10AED 2,413
Wed 26/1114:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/1217:10DXB - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/10AED 2,424
Tue 25/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 28/1104:25DXB - CPT
1 stop34h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/10AED 2,427
Sat 22/1113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 27/1104:25DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/10AED 2,431
Wed 5/1114:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 7/1104:25DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/10AED 2,435

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

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Cape Town

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Dubai

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Departure

Return

Price

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Fri 28/11

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 2,321

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

14:35-04:10

1 stop11h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sun 16/11

17:10-08:20

2 stops17h 10m

AED 2,398

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

14:35-02:55

1 stop34h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/3

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 2,416

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/11

17:10-14:35

1 stop23h 25m

AED 2,416

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 8/12

04:25-18:55

2 stops16h 30m

AED 2,453

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

09:00-02:55

2 stops15h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/11

17:10-14:35

1 stop23h 25m

AED 2,508

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

13:50-02:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/12

17:10-14:35

1 stop23h 25m

AED 2,651

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

12:35-03:50

1 stop13h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/3

22:25-17:25

1 stop21h 00m

AED 2,695

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

12:35-03:50

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,285

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

12:35-03:50

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,392

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai

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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 17 October 2025.

Booking 64 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of AED 1,697). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,383). 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 25 October 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Cape Town to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 25 October 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
3,384 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,384 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,384 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
7.5
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,384 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,657 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,384 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
878 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,384 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
6.8
Okay
284 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,384 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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 is 1 flight 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 414 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?

    Ethiopian Air can get you from Cape Town to Dubai in just under 11h 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 1,932. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from AED 2,072, and Qatar Airways, from AED 2,495. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 29% 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 (95%), Emirates (89%) and South African (89%).

  • 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 6,497, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 1,542. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around AED 2,141.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of AED 1,697). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,383). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,932AverageAED 2,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 2,072AverageAED 2,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,495AverageAED 3,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,598AverageAED 3,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,788AverageAED 3,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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