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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates from AED 1,304

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 12 December 2025.

Thu 18/1214:25CPT - DXB
2 stops13h 20mKenya Airways
Wed 31/1206:55DXB - CPT
2 stops32h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/12AED 2,776
Thu 18/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/1217:10DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12AED 2,886
Thu 18/1218:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Wed 31/1209:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mSouth African
Deal found 10/12AED 2,975
Thu 18/1218:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Wed 24/1203:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mSouth African
Deal found 10/12AED 2,986
Wed 24/1214:25CPT - DXB
2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 7/106:55DXB - CPT
2 stops32h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/12AED 3,022
Thu 11/1213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Wed 24/1203:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mSouth African
Deal found 10/12AED 3,121

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,115

One-way from

AED 1,304

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 3,129

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,009 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,755 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/1-1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • Cape Town to United Arab Emirates
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 30m total
  • Cape Town to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (AED 112 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 127 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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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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 12 December 2025.
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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Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

19:00-16:25

1 stop19h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 2/2

17:55-10:30

1 stop18h 35m

AED 2,189

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

18:55-03:50

1 stop30h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 31/1

05:20-17:25

1 stop14h 05m

AED 2,218

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 29/3

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 2,240

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 28/3

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 2,240

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 29/3

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 2,240

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 28/3

04:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

AED 2,240

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

14:35-19:25

1 stop26h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 1/4

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

AED 2,369

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

14:35-19:25

1 stop26h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 30/3

04:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

AED 2,369

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 31/3

09:00-13:45

1 stop30h 45m

AED 2,420

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:50-03:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 31/3

09:00-13:45

1 stop30h 45m

AED 2,420

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

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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 1,682). Flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,383). 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 12 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

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 12 December 2025.

The most flights from CPT to AE0 are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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

About 6% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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 6% 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 12 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andSouth African 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
3,435 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,435 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,435 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,679 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
South African
7.4
Good
48 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
902 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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 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 397 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 2,240, Qatar Airways can have you in United Arab Emirates from Cape Town in 11h 20m. The distance from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates is about 7524 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 743. Users have also found prices from AED 1,113 and AED 1,544 on Ethiopian Air 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 Emirates (93%), South African (93%) and Condor (92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay AED 6,611 for a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates. The cheapest flight overall is AED 1,696 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,148.

  • 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 1,682). Flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,383). 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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Ethiopian AirCheapestAED 1,932AverageAED 2,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestAED 1,966AverageAED 2,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 2,170AverageAED 2,931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 2,557AverageAED 3,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestAED 2,837AverageAED 3,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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