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South African flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Cape Town (DXB - CPT)

DXB — CPT
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from Dubai to Cape Town on South African typically fly into Cape Town Intl and depart from Dubai Intl. Select your dates above for pricing.

South African flights from Dubai to Cape Town in 2025

Find detailed information about South African flights from Dubai to Cape Town. Explore the options provided by South African to plan your journey from Dubai to Cape Town. Data last updated 26 April 2025.

One-way from

AED 2,644

Return from

AED 3,827

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price (all airlines)

AED 3,089
South African
  • South African
  • 3/7
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 45m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
South African
  • South African
  • 8/6-16/6
  • Nonstop
  • 19h 10m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl; 12% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl; 3% potential price drop.
Average price for all Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl flights (one-way and round-trip).
  • Can I get a flight from Dubai to Cape Town on South African for under AED 900?

    Dubai to Cape Town flights on South African are currently available under AED 900. 1 flights have been found by Cheapflights users under that amount. To find flights for your dates, click here.

  • How do most travelers feel about South African?

    The general consensus from 3,562 Cheapflights users is that South African is a 7.4/10. Select your travel dates above for updated prices on flights from Dubai to Cape Town (DXB-CPT).

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Cheapest South African flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable South African flight options available from Dubai to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 26 April 2025.

Mon 28/409:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 40mSouth African
Mon 12/513:05CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mSouth African
Deal found 25/4AED 3,779

Travel insights for South African flights from Dubai to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about South African flights from Dubai to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town with South African?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking with South African 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dubai to Cape Town. 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 Dubai to Cape Town with South African?

Currently, the most affordable month to book a South African flight from Dubai to Cape Town in August, with an average price of AED 2,450. Conversely, traveling with South African from Dubai to Cape Town in March will be the most expensive, with an average cost of AED 3,893. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Weekly South African flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town

The most South African flights from DXB to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer South African flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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See what others are saying about South African

Read reviews and see what other travellers are saying about their experiences with South African. Get insights from real passengers regarding the airline's services, customer satisfaction, and overall travel experience. Use these reviews to inform your decision when choosing South African for your next flight. Reviews last updated 26 April 2025.
South African
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Crew

8.0

Comfort

6.9

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.3

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