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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,223

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
17 Jul — 24 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or November, 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 12 July 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,351

One-way from

AED 1,223

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,920

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,008 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,778 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/9-28/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 127 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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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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 12 July 2025.

Sat 20/913:00CPT - DXB
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 28/923:20DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/7AED 2,354
Sun 24/813:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 31/804:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/7AED 2,384
Tue 21/1023:30CPT - DXB
1 stop27h 55mKenya Airways
Fri 24/1000:55DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/7AED 2,402
Mon 20/1016:35CPT - DXB
1 stop17h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 27/1015:00DXB - CPT
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/7AED 2,413
Mon 3/1113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Sun 9/1103:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Deal found 11/7AED 2,512
Mon 1/905:45CPT - DXB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/917:10DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7AED 2,637

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

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/9

13:00-11:40

1 stop20h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sun 28/9

23:20-10:50

1 stop13h 30m

AED 2,351

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

14:30-23:25

2 stops30h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sun 28/9

00:55-13:45

2 stops14h 50m

AED 2,380

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/8

13:50-04:10

1 stop12h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/8

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 2,384

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

13:40-01:05

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/11

09:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

AED 2,501

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/9

16:35-12:20

1 stop17h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/9

13:55-11:50

1 stop23h 55m

AED 2,586

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/9

07:00-02:30

2 stops17h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/9

04:00-19:05

2 stops17h 05m

AED 2,615

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

13:00-11:40

1 stop20h 40m

AED 1,223

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

17:15-03:10

1 stop31h 55m

AED 1,498

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

09:20-02:30

2 stops15h 10m

AED 1,528

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

13:05-00:35

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 1,568

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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 27 June 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 12 July 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 12 July 2025.

The most flights from CPT to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 12 July 2025.
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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 5 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?

  • 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 2,351. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from AED 2,380, and Ethiopian Air, from AED 2,384. Qatar Airways is currently priced 13% 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 1,223 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from AED 1,498 and Emirates from AED 1,568 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 (100%), Emirates (93%) and South African (93%).

  • 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 6,640, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 1,648. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around AED 2,178.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,966AverageAED 2,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,981AverageAED 2,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,335AverageAED 3,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,556AverageAED 3,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,628AverageAED 3,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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