Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,406

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
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 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 3 December 2025.

Thu 4/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/1217:10DXB - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12AED 2,607
Wed 3/1212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 7/1222:25DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12AED 2,692
Wed 3/1212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 6/1211:55DXB - CPT
1 stop31h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12AED 2,699
Sun 7/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/1217:10DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,761
Tue 9/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/1217:10DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,784
Sat 6/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/117:10DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12AED 2,791
Fri 5/1214:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/1217:10DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,795
Sun 7/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/1217:10DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,846
Mon 22/1214:25CPT - DXB
2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 7/106:55DXB - CPT
2 stops32h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/12AED 2,850
Sat 6/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/1204:25DXB - CPT
2 stops16h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12AED 2,934

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 3 December 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,493

One-way from

AED 1,406

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 3,147

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,988 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,736 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 21/1-25/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (AED 185 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 138 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl.

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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

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

14:25-05:45

2 stops13h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/1

06:55-13:35

2 stops32h 40m

AED 2,493

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

18:30-05:55

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/3

09:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

AED 2,504

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

14:35-02:55

1 stop34h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/1

17:10-08:20

2 stops17h 10m

AED 2,537

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

09:00-02:55

2 stops15h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/3

17:10-13:00

1 stop21h 50m

AED 2,582

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

19:30-03:30

1 stop30h 00m

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/4

05:50-17:20

1 stop13h 30m

AED 2,593

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

15:25-15:45

1 stop22h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 23/1

04:25-18:55

2 stops16h 30m

AED 2,604

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

19:15-15:45

2 stops18h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/1

17:10-08:50

2 stops17h 40m

AED 2,607

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

18:30-05:55

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/1

09:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

AED 2,666

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

17:25-15:45

2 stops20h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 27/2

04:25-13:00

1 stop34h 35m

AED 2,714

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

19:50-19:00

2 stops45h 10m

AED 1,498

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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 28 November 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 2,405). 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 3 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?

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 3 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

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 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?

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Dubai?

    Kenya Airways, Emirates, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Cape Town to Dubai in just under 9h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 55m. 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 2,495. 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 1,422 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 6,552, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 1,544. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around AED 2,045.

  • 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 2,405). 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 2,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,966AverageAED 2,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,495AverageAED 3,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,557AverageAED 3,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,840AverageAED 3,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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