Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,226
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
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 March, booked 86 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 17 September 2026.
Thu 12/1114:25 -
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Deal found 13/9AED 2,328
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Deal found 15/9AED 2,464
Sat 10/1014:20 -
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Deal found 16/9AED 2,468
Thu 24/1214:25 -
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Deal found 15/9AED 2,486
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Deal found 12/9AED 2,490
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Fri 8/106:55 -
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Deal found 17/9AED 2,493
Wed 23/1223:25 -
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Deal found 16/9AED 2,501
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Deal found 14/9AED 2,512
Wed 16/923:30 -
1 stop27h 55m
Thu 15/1000:55 -
2 stops14h 40m
Deal found 16/9AED 2,519
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 17 September 2026.
Thu 24/914:30 -
1 stop11h 40m
Mon 28/904:25 -
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Deal found 15/9AED 2,798
Tue 8/1200:55 -
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Mon 4/102:50 -
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Deal found 14/9AED 2,857
Thu 29/1013:40 -
Nonstop9h 25m
Sun 1/1110:25 -
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Deal found 16/9AED 3,231
Thu 29/1013:50 -
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Sun 1/1104:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 16/9AED 2,809
Sun 22/1113:50 -
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Sun 29/1104:25 -
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Deal found 14/9AED 2,813
Thu 29/1014:00 -
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Sun 1/1109:30 -
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Deal found 16/9AED 3,154
Fri 25/913:50 -
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Sun 4/1017:10 -
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Deal found 12/9AED 2,824
Fri 25/915:10 -
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Deal found 13/9AED 2,824
Fri 27/1113:50 -
1 stop23h 55m
Mon 7/1205:40 -
1 stop33h 20m
Deal found 12/9AED 2,901
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 17 September 2026.
Fri 2/1020:00 -
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Deal found 13/9AED 2,567
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Deal found 15/9AED 2,574
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Deal found 16/9AED 2,585
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Deal found 13/9AED 2,593
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Deal found 12/9AED 2,644
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Deal found 15/9AED 2,648
Sun 27/920:00 -
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Wed 30/910:25 -
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Deal found 14/9AED 2,651
Sun 22/1113:40 -
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Sun 29/1110:25 -
Nonstop9h 35m
Deal found 13/9AED 2,662
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai. Data last updated 17 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 22/907:20 -
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Deal found 13/9AED 2,526
Tue 22/907:20 -
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Deal found 12/9AED 2,648
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Deal found 13/9AED 2,655
Thu 24/914:25 -
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Mon 28/906:45 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 13/9AED 2,662
Thu 24/914:30 -
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Thu 1/1004:25 -
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Deal found 15/9AED 2,758
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Thu 1/1002:55 -
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Deal found 15/9AED 2,761
Sun 27/914:25 -
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Tue 29/900:55 -
2 stops14h 40m
Deal found 13/9AED 2,611
Sun 27/920:00 -
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Wed 30/910:25 -
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Deal found 14/9AED 2,651
Sun 27/914:25 -
2 stops13h 00m
Sun 4/1006:45 -
2 stops32h 50m
Deal found 15/9AED 2,732
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 17 September 2026.
Tue 27/1012:35 -
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Deal found 16/9AED 1,226
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Deal found 16/9AED 1,234
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Deal found 15/9AED 1,263
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Deal found 14/9AED 1,282
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Deal found 14/9AED 1,289
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Deal found 14/9AED 1,307
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Deal found 16/9AED 1,550
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 17 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
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Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 27/10
12:35-10:25
1 stop19h 50m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,304
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 15/12
00:55-13:30
1 stop34h 35m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,550
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 28/9
16:35-12:20
1 stop17h 45m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,630
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 26/10
00:55-13:30
1 stop34h 35m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,634
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 26/10
17:15-03:10
1 stop31h 55m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,660
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 30/11
00:55-01:10
1 stop22h 15m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,663
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 14/12
17:15-06:55
1 stop35h 40m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,663
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/11
00:55-13:30
1 stop34h 35m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,667
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Fri 25/9
19:30-21:25
1 stop23h 55m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,719
Fastest return journey
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 27/10
18:30-05:55
Nonstop9h 25m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,744
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai?
Booking 85 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of AED 2,468). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,096). 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 17 September 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Dubai flights typically cost between AED 2,457 and AED 2,835 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 2,328 on Kenya Airways (12 Nov–24 Nov).
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 17 September 2026.
The most flights from CPT to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).
How often are flights from Cape Town to Dubai delayed?
About 10% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 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 Tuesday 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 10% 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.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% 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 2,491.
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: 11h 18m.
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 0h 53m.
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 17 September 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.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
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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 8 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 261 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 40m. 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 2,091. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from AED 2,257, and Emirates, from AED 2,547. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 21% 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 1,251 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from AED 1,544 and South African from AED 1,657 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 (90%), Emirates (87%) and South African (87%).
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 2,351, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 1,695. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around AED 2,343.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of AED 2,468). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,096). 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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