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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,480

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday 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 7 May 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,218

One-way from

AED 1,480

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 2,420

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,090 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,751 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 20/5-26/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
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13/5
  • 13/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 23h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 137 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 7 May 2025.

Tue 20/523:30CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 26/506:55DXB - CPT
2 stops32h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/5AED 2,218
Wed 21/514:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 24/517:10DXB - CPT
2 stops21h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/5AED 2,395
Thu 19/606:05CPT - DXB
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/604:25DXB - CPT
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5AED 2,453
Tue 27/513:05CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mEmirates
Mon 2/609:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 40mEmirates
Deal found 6/5AED 2,600
Mon 2/616:35CPT - DXB
1 stop17h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/602:00DXB - CPT
1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5AED 2,655
Thu 8/513:05CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mSouth African
Tue 27/503:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 45mSouth African
Deal found 7/5AED 2,982
Tue 20/513:00CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 26/523:20DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5AED 3,096
Mon 2/623:00CPT - DXB
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Wed 11/601:00DXB - CPT
2 stops34h 45mKLM
Deal found 6/5AED 3,331

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

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Departure

Return

Price

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

23:30-23:25

1 stop21h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 26/5

06:55-13:40

2 stops32h 45m

AED 2,218

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

14:35-04:10

1 stop11h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/5

17:10-12:10

2 stops21h 00m

AED 2,395

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/6

06:05-15:45

2 stops31h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 26/6

04:25-22:50

2 stops20h 25m

AED 2,453

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

13:05-00:35

Nonstop9h 30m

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/6

09:10-16:50

Nonstop9h 40m

AED 2,600

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

16:35-12:20

1 stop17h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/6

02:00-11:50

1 stop35h 50m

AED 2,655

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

18:25-05:50

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Fri 23/5

03:50-11:35

Nonstop9h 45m

AED 2,986

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

13:00-03:25

1 stop12h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 26/5

23:20-10:50

1 stop13h 30m

AED 3,096

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

23:00-23:00

1 stop22h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/6

01:00-09:45

2 stops34h 45m

AED 3,331

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/6

11:05-21:05

2 stops32h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 26/6

01:15-15:15

2 stops40h 00m

AED 4,392

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

06:00-07:00

3 stops23h 00m

AED 1,480

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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 2 May 2025.

Booking 79 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 7 May 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Cape Town to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 7 May 2025.

The most flights from CPT to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 7 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Cape Town to Dubai. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,224 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,224 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,224 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,337 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,224 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,590 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,224 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,567 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,224 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
South African
7.4
Good
32 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,224 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 2 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 457 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 2,218. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from AED 2,395, and Emirates, from AED 2,600. Kenya Airways is currently priced 16% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 2,566, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 1,745. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around AED 1,825.

  • 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.

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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,910AverageAED 2,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,953AverageAED 2,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,335AverageAED 3,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,555AverageAED 3,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,694AverageAED 3,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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