R3 505+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DXB — CPT
Jan 15 — Jan 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Dubai

Discover essential information about flights departing from Dubai, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Dubai airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R4 493

Cheapest round-trip flight

R8 044

Cheapest airline

flydubai

Most popular destination

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

Good round-trip deal

R5 289 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 920 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Dubai Intl is currently to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai Intl is currently to Addis Ababa Bole.
On average, flydubai currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Dubai Intl (avg. price of R3 212).
Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) is currently the most popular flight destination from Dubai Intl (average return price of R11 646).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 December 2025.

Wed 4/24:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/12R8 301
Thu 15/16:55DXB - JNB
1 stop30h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 22/117:00JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/12R8 318
Tue 3/217:10DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/223:00JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/12R8 385
Sat 31/16:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Sat 7/217:00JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/12R8 418
Sun 19/46:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 20mKenya Airways
Thu 23/412:10JNB - DXB
1 stop33h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/12R8 502
Sat 7/36:55DXB - JNB
1 stop30h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 11/317:00JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/12R8 754
Thu 8/12:20DXB - JNB
1 stop24h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 16/117:00JNB - DXB
1 stop29h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/12R8 955
Tue 13/16:55DXB - JNB
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Tue 20/112:05JNB - DXB
1 stop15h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/12R9 274
Sat 27/124:25DXB - JNB
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/18:20JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/12R9 391
Fri 9/12:20DXB - JNB
1 stop15h 30mKenya Airways
Sat 17/112:05JNB - DXB
1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/12R10 280
Wed 28/113:10DXB - JNB
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 16/29:25JNB - DXB
3 stops16h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12R10 531
Tue 6/11:50DXB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mRwandAir
Sat 10/116:50JNB - DXB
1 stop13h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 15/12R10 615

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Find flights departing from Dubai that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 16 December 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/2

6:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

1:35-0:30

1 stop20h 55m

R8 418

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 31/1

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

R8 754

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/3

6:55-0:25

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

12:05-0:30

1 stop10h 25m

R8 754

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/2

17:10-3:55

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

R8 754

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sat 31/1

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

23:00-15:45

1 stop14h 45m

R8 754

DubaiPort Elizabeth

DXB - PLZ

DXBPLZ

Dubai Intl

Wed 28/1

6:55-20:00

2 stops15h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 4/2

7:00-0:30

2 stops15h 30m

R10 984

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/1

6:55-15:50

1 stop10h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

22:20-8:15

Nonstop7h 55m

R11 353

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 9/5

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

14:35-4:10

1 stop11h 35m

R11 605

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Mon 19/1

13:10-3:55

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

15:05-10:25

2 stops17h 20m

R11 621

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Wed 28/1

4:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

14:15-2:30

2 stops34h 15m

R11 839

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai

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When is the best time to book a flight from Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from 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 month to book a flight from Dubai?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai (average of R7 546). Flying from Dubai in March will prove the most costly (average of R9 928). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Dubai would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday at midday when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Dubai. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andSouth African from Dubai have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Dubai. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Dubai?

    The most selected flight destinations from Dubai for the current month are Mumbai, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Beirut. While Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Mumbai, Kochi are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dubai to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Dubai for as low as R1 920 to Riyadh (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R9 767 to fly from Dubai.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, SAUDIA, flydubai, and Oman Air have been found to have the cheapest prices from Dubai. Here are some options available: SAUDIA flights from Dubai to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (R2 031). flydubai flights from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole (R2 480). Oman Air flights from Dubai to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (R2 557).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Dubai?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Dubai are below:
    Dubai Intl to Mumbai from R4 873
    Dubai Intl to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from R16 022
    Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R16 050
    Dubai Intl to Rome Fiumicino Airport from R18 973

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Dubai?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Dubai to anywhere, put Kuwait City on your list as prices start at R105 173 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Dubai. At this moment in time March is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Dubai?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Dubai to embark to:
    Travel from Dubai to Cape Town from R10 129 round trip

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