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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates from AED 1,282

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 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2026.

Mon 20/413:00
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop12h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 2/523:45
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3AED 2,034
Sun 7/613:00
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop12h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/622:45
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3AED 2,042
Thu 3/918:55
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop29h 35m
Air Tanzania
Sun 6/904:00
DXB
-
CPT
3 stops15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 29/3AED 2,218
Wed 13/513:00
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop12h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/518:45
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3AED 2,236
Tue 12/513:00
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop12h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 19/523:45
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3AED 2,244
Wed 13/513:00
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop12h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/523:00
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop14h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3AED 2,288
Fri 2/1019:30
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop13h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/1022:45
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop20h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3AED 2,292
Thu 8/1018:55
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop29h 35m
Air Tanzania
Sun 11/1004:00
DXB
-
CPT
3 stops15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 29/3AED 2,317
Thu 30/718:55
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop29h 35m
Air Tanzania
Sun 9/804:00
DXB
-
CPT
3 stops15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 31/3AED 2,325
Sun 7/613:00
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/623:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3AED 2,350
Wed 13/514:25
CPT
-
DXB
2 stops31h 00m
Kenya Airways
Tue 19/500:55
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop23h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 28/3AED 2,380
Thu 30/718:55
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop29h 35m
Air Tanzania
Thu 6/804:00
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops15h 45m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 31/3AED 2,402

Find flight deals from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,034

One-way from

AED 1,282

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,949

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,597 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,759 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 25m total
  • Cape Town to United Arab Emirates
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 25m total
  • Cape Town to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (AED 170 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 113 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to United Arab Emirates.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates 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 2 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:00-03:40

1 stop12h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/5

23:45-11:30

1 stop13h 45m

AED 2,034

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/6

18:55-02:30

1 stop29h 35m

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/7

04:00-17:45

2 stops15h 45m

AED 2,317

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

13:15-03:25

1 stop12h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/8

05:50-17:30

1 stop13h 40m

AED 2,607

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

18:25-05:50

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sat 23/5

09:10-16:40

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 2,655

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

09:55-03:40

2 stops15h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 17/6

23:45-10:15

1 stop12h 30m

AED 2,684

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:00-12:20

1 stop21h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 19/5

17:40-12:40

3 stops45h 00m

AED 2,703

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

13:00-03:25

1 stop12h 25m

Dubai Intl

Fri 22/5

23:00-11:30

1 stop14h 30m

AED 2,718

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

10:15-03:40

2 stops15h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/5

18:45-11:30

1 stop18h 45m

AED 2,747

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

20:00-07:25

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/9

10:25-18:05

Nonstop9h 40m

AED 3,066
Fastest return journey

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

13:15-00:35

Nonstop9h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 7/9

09:10-16:40

Nonstop9h 30m

AED 3,066

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to United Arab Emirates from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 1,608). Flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates 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 AE?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 April 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates

Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates. 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 2 April 2026.

The most flights from CPT to AE0 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 2 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
991 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates. It is only a 15.6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Cape Town to United Arab Emirates flight route?

    The Cape Town Intl to United Arab Emirates flight path was viewed by 358 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 United Arab Emirates?

    For as low as AED 2,655, Qatar Airways can have you in United Arab Emirates from Cape Town in 9h 25m. The distance from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates 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 to fly from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as AED 1,095. Users have also found prices from AED 1,544 and AED 1,544 on South African and Emirates, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates are Condor (57%), Emirates (57%) and South African (57%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

    On average you can expect to pay AED 6,444 for a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,732 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at AED 1,642.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to United Arab Emirates flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 1,608). Flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 2 April 2026.
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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,948AverageAED 2,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,174AverageAED 2,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,486AverageAED 2,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,797AverageAED 3,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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