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

CPT — DXB
28 Oct — 4 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates

Thu 12/1114:25 -
2 stops32h 05m
Thu 19/1106:55 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 28/9AED 2,461
Mon 9/1112:35 -
1 stop19h 50m
Mon 16/1122:25 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 27/9AED 2,479
Fri 30/1014:25 -
2 stops13h 20m
Thu 12/1106:55 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 24/9AED 2,486
Wed 4/1123:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Wed 11/1106:55 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 24/9AED 2,494
Mon 9/1120:00 -
Nonstop9h 25m
Mon 16/1109:10 -
Nonstop9h 35m
Deal found 25/9AED 2,501
Wed 23/1223:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Tue 5/102:20 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 23/9AED 2,508
Sat 14/1114:20 -
1 stop13h 25m
Sat 21/1106:55 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 24/9AED 2,512
Thu 1/1018:25 -
Nonstop9h 25m
Wed 14/1010:25 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 27/9AED 2,516
Thu 24/907:35 -
1 stop19h 50m
Mon 28/906:45 -
2 stops32h 50m
Deal found 23/9AED 2,519
Fri 27/1114:25 -
2 stops32h 05m
Sun 6/1202:20 -
1 stop29h 40m
Deal found 28/9AED 2,523
Tue 13/1007:20 -
1 stop14h 05m
Mon 19/1000:55 -
2 stops14h 40m
Deal found 24/9AED 2,527
Sun 8/1119:25 -
1 stop19h 00m
Sun 15/1123:40 -
1 stop12h 50m
Deal found 24/9AED 2,534

Find flight deals from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates

Round-trip from

AED 2,461

One-way from

AED 1,223

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 2,604

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,701 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,695 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 12/11-19/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 45m total
  • Cape Town to United Arab Emirates
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m total
  • Cape Town to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 452 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 150 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to United Arab Emirates.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to United Arab Emirates.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

19:30-11:40

1 stop14h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,271

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

12:35-10:25

1 stop19h 50m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,278
Fastest return journey

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

13:15-03:25

1 stop12h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,293

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 1,557

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/3

17:15-06:55

1 stop35h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,664

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/12

00:55-06:55

1 stop28h 00m

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

Sat 31/10

00:55-06:55

1 stop28h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,671

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

12:35-12:05

2 stops21h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,675

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/12

07:00-00:35

2 stops39h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,708

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

12:35-12:05

2 stops21h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,737

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 2,450). Flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,100). 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?

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

The most flights from CPT to AE0 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 136 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 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 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

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
3,664 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

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.
South African
7.7
Good
65 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

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.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,045 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

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.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 226 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 2,633, Etihad Airways can have you in United Arab Emirates from Cape Town in 9h 30m. 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 1,131. Users have also found prices from AED 1,544 and AED 1,657 on Emirates and South African, 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 (90%), Emirates (87%) and South African (87%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay AED 2,253 for a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,692 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,325.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 2,450). Flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,100). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 2,092AverageAED 2,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,103AverageAED 2,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,539AverageAED 2,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,876AverageAED 3,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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