Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,311
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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday
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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 9 December 2025.
Thu 18/1214:25CPT - DXB
2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 23/302:20DXB - CPT
2 stops13h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/12AED 2,644
Wed 10/1214:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1204:25DXB - CPT
1 stop34h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12AED 2,783
Thu 18/1214:25CPT - DXB
2 stops13h 20mKenya Airways
Fri 20/302:20DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/12AED 2,805
Sat 20/1217:15CPT - DXB
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/308:30DXB - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12AED 2,883
Thu 18/1214:25CPT - DXB
2 stops13h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 22/302:20DXB - CPT
2 stops13h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/12AED 2,901
Mon 22/1213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Wed 14/103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 2,930
Sat 20/1217:15CPT - DXB
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/302:50DXB - CPT
1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12AED 2,956
Tue 16/1214:25CPT - DXB
2 stops13h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 21/302:20DXB - CPT
2 stops13h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/12AED 2,967
Wed 24/1214:25CPT - DXB
2 stops13h 20mKenya Airways
Wed 31/1202:20DXB - CPT
2 stops13h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/12AED 2,993
Mon 8/1219:00CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 26/1205:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/12AED 3,007
Thu 18/1214:25CPT - DXB
2 stops13h 20mKenya Airways
Fri 27/306:55DXB - CPT
1 stop32h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/12AED 3,018
Best flights from Cape Town to Dubai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 December 2025.
Thu 26/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/404:25DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12AED 2,559
Thu 26/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/417:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12AED 2,559
Tue 3/209:00CPT - DXB
2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/204:25DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12AED 2,626
Wed 4/217:25CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/204:25DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12AED 2,626
Sun 29/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/404:25DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12AED 2,633
Wed 4/217:25CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/204:25DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12AED 2,677
Mon 2/217:25CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 13/204:25DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12AED 2,677
Tue 3/217:25CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/204:25DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12AED 2,677
Wed 4/217:25CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 13/204:25DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12AED 2,677
Sun 29/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/417:10DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12AED 2,677
Mon 2/209:00CPT - DXB
2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 13/217:10DXB - CPT
2 stops18h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12AED 2,677
Sat 7/208:30CPT - DXB
2 stops17h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/217:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12AED 2,677
Direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to Dubai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 December 2025.
Mon 2/313:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Tue 17/309:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/12AED 2,519
Tue 17/218:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Sat 21/203:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Deal found 7/12AED 2,589
Thu 22/113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Thu 29/109:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 2,607
Wed 21/113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Wed 28/109:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/12AED 2,728
Sat 7/313:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Sat 14/309:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/12AED 2,732
Wed 4/213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Wed 11/209:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/12AED 2,769
Mon 19/113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Tue 20/103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 2,805
Thu 5/213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Thu 12/209:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/12AED 2,857
Mon 22/1213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Wed 14/103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 2,930
Thu 25/1213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Wed 31/1203:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mSouth African
Deal found 7/12AED 3,029
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai. Data last updated 9 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 10/1214:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1204:25DXB - CPT
1 stop34h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12AED 2,783
Thu 18/1214:25CPT - DXB
2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 23/302:20DXB - CPT
2 stops13h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/12AED 2,644
Thu 18/1214:25CPT - DXB
2 stops13h 20mKenya Airways
Fri 20/302:20DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/12AED 2,805
Thu 18/1214:25CPT - DXB
2 stops13h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 22/302:20DXB - CPT
2 stops13h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/12AED 2,901
Sat 20/1217:15CPT - DXB
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/308:30DXB - CPT
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12AED 2,883
Sat 20/1217:15CPT - DXB
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/302:50DXB - CPT
1 stop35h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12AED 2,956
Mon 22/1213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Wed 14/103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 2,930
Wed 21/113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Wed 28/109:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/12AED 2,728
Thu 22/113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Thu 29/109:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 2,607
Tue 27/113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/204:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/12AED 2,791
One-way flights from Cape Town to Dubai
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 December 2025.
Fri 6/212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/12AED 1,311
Tue 3/312:35CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/12AED 1,388
Wed 18/312:35CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/12AED 1,392
Mon 30/319:30CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/12AED 1,506
Fri 23/113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 9/12AED 1,572
Sun 15/218:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 1,605
Fri 23/115:20CPT - DXB
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12AED 1,612
Thu 29/113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 1,630
Sat 6/616:40CPT - DXB
1 stop35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/12AED 1,634
Wed 11/218:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 8/12AED 1,638
Wed 18/313:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 7/12AED 1,641
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 9 December 2025.
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 9 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Dubai that are best for you.
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Dubai
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Departure
Return
Price
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Thu 26/3
13:50-02:55
1 stop11h 05m
Dubai Intl
Sat 4/4
04:25-18:55
2 stops16h 30m
AED 2,559
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Thu 26/3
13:50-02:55
1 stop11h 05m
Dubai Intl
Sun 5/4
17:10-08:20
2 stops17h 10m
AED 2,559
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/2
09:00-04:10
2 stops17h 10m
Dubai Intl
Wed 11/2
04:25-18:55
2 stops16h 30m
AED 2,626
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/2
17:25-15:45
2 stops20h 20m
Dubai Intl
Wed 11/2
04:25-18:55
2 stops16h 30m
AED 2,626
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Sun 29/3
13:50-02:55
1 stop11h 05m
Dubai Intl
Thu 9/4
04:25-18:55
2 stops16h 30m
AED 2,633
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/2
17:25-15:45
2 stops20h 20m
Dubai Intl
Thu 12/2
04:25-18:55
2 stops16h 30m
AED 2,677
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/2
17:25-15:45
2 stops20h 20m
Dubai Intl
Fri 13/2
04:25-18:55
2 stops16h 30m
AED 2,677
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/2
17:25-15:45
2 stops20h 20m
Dubai Intl
Thu 12/2
04:25-18:55
2 stops16h 30m
AED 2,677
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/2
17:25-15:45
2 stops20h 20m
Dubai Intl
Fri 13/2
04:25-18:55
2 stops16h 30m
AED 2,677
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Sun 29/3
13:50-02:55
1 stop11h 05m
Dubai Intl
Mon 6/4
17:10-13:00
1 stop21h 50m
AED 2,677
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai
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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 5 December 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of AED 1,682). 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 9 December 2025.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Cape Town to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Dubai?
Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai
Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 9 December 2025.
The most flights from CPT to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
How often are flights from Cape Town to Dubai delayed?
About 6% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Dubai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday 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 Cape Town to Dubai flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Dubai?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Dubai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Dubai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 2,305.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Dubai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Dubai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 49m.
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 9 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andSouth African 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.
Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
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 6 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 397 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 and Kenya Airways can get you from Cape Town to Dubai in just under 11h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 15m. 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 1,932. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from AED 1,966, and Qatar Airways, from AED 2,494. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 29% 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 743 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from AED 1,113 and South African 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 Emirates (93%), South African (93%) and Condor (92%).
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 6,611, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 1,696. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around AED 2,122.
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 1,682). 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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