Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,263
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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
8 Mar — 15 Mar1
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 Thursday 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 6 February 2026.
Mon 2/312:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/322:50
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2AED 2,170
Mon 13/417:25
CPT
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DXB
2 stops20h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/404:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2AED 2,174
Tue 3/314:25
CPT
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DXB
2 stops13h 20m
Kenya Airways
Sun 8/302:20
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop29h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 2,181
Thu 21/513:50
CPT
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DXB
1 stop11h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 28/517:10
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2AED 2,185
Mon 16/212:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/222:50
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 2,200
Fri 27/214:25
CPT
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DXB
2 stops13h 20m
Kenya Airways
Sat 7/306:55
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops32h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 2,203
Tue 24/213:50
CPT
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DXB
1 stop12h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/304:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2AED 2,207
Mon 6/413:15
CPT
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DXB
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 13/405:50
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2AED 2,222
Wed 4/323:25
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop28h 20m
Kenya Airways
Tue 10/302:20
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 2,225
Sat 7/313:50
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop12h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/304:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2AED 2,233
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 6 February 2026.
Tue 3/307:20
CPT
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DXB
1 stop20h 25m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/306:55
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop25h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 2,181
Thu 21/509:00
CPT
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DXB
2 stops17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 28/504:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2AED 2,185
Wed 4/312:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/305:20
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop14h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 2,200
Sun 24/513:50
CPT
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DXB
1 stop11h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 31/504:25
DXB
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CPT
2 stops16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2AED 2,203
Mon 2/312:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/305:20
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop14h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 2,211
Wed 25/223:25
CPT
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DXB
1 stop28h 20m
Kenya Airways
Fri 6/306:55
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/2AED 2,284
Sun 8/315:25
CPT
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DXB
1 stop22h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/304:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/2AED 2,255
Fri 27/214:25
CPT
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DXB
2 stops32h 05m
Kenya Airways
Fri 6/302:20
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 2,284
Mon 2/309:00
CPT
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DXB
2 stops17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/304:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2AED 2,262
Mon 2/309:00
CPT
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DXB
2 stops15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/304:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2AED 2,262
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 6 February 2026.
Mon 2/313:40
CPT
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DXB
Nonstop9h 25m
Emirates
Mon 16/303:50
DXB
-
CPT
Nonstop9h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 6/2AED 2,442
Mon 2/313:40
CPT
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DXB
Nonstop9h 25m
Emirates
Wed 4/303:50
DXB
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CPT
Nonstop9h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 6/2AED 2,453
Sun 8/313:40
CPT
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DXB
Nonstop9h 25m
Emirates
Sun 29/303:45
DXB
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CPT
Nonstop9h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 6/2AED 2,457
Sun 24/513:15
CPT
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DXB
Nonstop9h 20m
Emirates
Sat 30/503:50
DXB
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CPT
Nonstop9h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 6/2AED 2,471
Mon 16/213:40
CPT
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DXB
Nonstop9h 25m
Emirates
Fri 20/209:10
DXB
-
CPT
Nonstop9h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 4/2AED 2,490
Mon 20/718:25
CPT
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DXB
Nonstop9h 25m
Emirates
Mon 27/710:25
DXB
-
CPT
Nonstop9h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 5/2AED 2,504
Fri 20/213:40
CPT
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DXB
Nonstop9h 25m
Emirates
Mon 23/203:50
DXB
-
CPT
Nonstop9h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 5/2AED 2,574
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai. Data last updated 6 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 16/212:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/222:50
DXB
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CPT
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 2,200
Tue 24/213:50
CPT
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DXB
1 stop12h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/304:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2AED 2,207
Fri 27/214:25
CPT
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DXB
2 stops13h 20m
Kenya Airways
Sat 7/306:55
DXB
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CPT
2 stops32h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 2,203
Mon 2/312:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/322:50
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2AED 2,170
Mon 2/309:00
CPT
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DXB
2 stops17h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/304:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2AED 2,262
Tue 3/314:25
CPT
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DXB
2 stops13h 20m
Kenya Airways
Sun 8/302:20
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop29h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 2,181
Wed 4/323:25
CPT
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DXB
1 stop23h 05m
Kenya Airways
Wed 11/306:55
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops32h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 2,225
Sat 7/313:50
CPT
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DXB
1 stop12h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/304:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2AED 2,233
Sun 8/312:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop13h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/305:50
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop13h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2AED 2,247
Sun 8/315:25
CPT
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DXB
1 stop22h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/304:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/2AED 2,255
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 6 February 2026.
Thu 16/413:00
CPT
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DXB
1 stop12h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2AED 1,263
Wed 11/212:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop13h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 1,282
Thu 19/212:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2AED 1,289
Sat 18/413:00
CPT
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DXB
1 stop12h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2AED 1,300
Sun 8/312:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/2AED 1,329
Sun 15/212:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2AED 1,348
Fri 13/212:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2AED 1,388
Sat 14/212:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop13h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2AED 1,447
Tue 24/312:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop13h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2AED 1,480
Sat 28/212:35
CPT
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DXB
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2AED 1,495
Wed 11/205:45
CPT
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DXB
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2AED 1,506
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 6 February 2026.
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Departure
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Price
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/3
07:20-05:45
1 stop20h 25m
Dubai Intl
Mon 9/3
06:55-06:00
1 stop25h 05m
AED 2,181
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Thu 21/5
09:00-04:10
2 stops17h 10m
Dubai Intl
Thu 28/5
04:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
AED 2,185
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/3
12:35-10:25
1 stop19h 50m
Dubai Intl
Wed 11/3
05:20-17:25
1 stop14h 05m
AED 2,200
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Sun 24/5
13:50-02:55
1 stop11h 05m
Dubai Intl
Sun 31/5
04:25-18:55
2 stops16h 30m
AED 2,203
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/3
12:35-11:40
1 stop21h 05m
Dubai Intl
Thu 5/3
05:20-17:30
1 stop14h 10m
AED 2,211
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Sun 8/3
15:25-15:45
1 stop22h 20m
Dubai Intl
Mon 30/3
04:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
AED 2,255
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/3
09:00-04:10
2 stops17h 10m
Dubai Intl
Tue 17/3
04:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
AED 2,262
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/3
09:00-02:55
2 stops15h 55m
Dubai Intl
Wed 4/3
04:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
AED 2,262
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 25/2
23:25-05:45
1 stop28h 20m
Dubai Intl
Fri 6/3
06:55-13:00
1 stop32h 05m
AED 2,284
Cape TownDubai
CPT - DXB
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Fri 27/2
14:25-00:30
2 stops32h 05m
Dubai Intl
Fri 6/3
02:20-13:00
1 stop12h 40m
AED 2,284
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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 30 January 2026.
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 1,660). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,361). 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 6 February 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.
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 6 February 2026.
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 9% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 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?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 9% 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 47% 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.
Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 2,325.
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 30m.
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 40m.
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 6 February 2026.
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.
Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
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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 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 393 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 and Qatar Airways can get you from Cape Town to Dubai in just under 19h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 35m. 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 1,966. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from AED 1,981, and Qatar Airways, from AED 2,398. Kenya Airways is currently priced 28% 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 South African from AED 1,544 and Emirates from AED 1,603 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 (62%), Emirates (62%) and South African (62%).
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 7,291, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 1,450. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around AED 2,196.
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 1,660). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,361). 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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