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R3 905+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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DXB — CPT
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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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 14 March 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R4 105

Cheapest round-trip flight

R5 001

Cheapest airline

flydubai

Most popular destination

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)

Good round-trip deal

R3 111 or less

Good one-way deal

R2 282 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Dubai Intl is currently to Addis Ababa Bole.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai Intl is currently to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.
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On average, flydubai currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Dubai Intl (avg. price of R4 251).
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Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Dubai Intl (average return price of R6 965).
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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 14 March 2025.

Sat 29/35:40DXB - JNB
1 stop16h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/48:20JNB - DXB
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/3R8 636
Thu 27/36:55DXB - JNB
1 stop11h 05mKenya Airways
Thu 3/412:10JNB - DXB
1 stop14h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/3R8 654
Sun 27/44:00DXB - JNB
2 stops34h 30mAir Tanzania
Sun 4/513:30JNB - DXB
1 stop11h 00mAir Tanzania
Deal found 13/3R10 286
Sun 27/40:55DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/513:55JNB - DXB
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R10 359
Thu 10/40:55DXB - DUR
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/46:00DUR - DXB
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R11 643
Sat 26/423:25DXB - CPT
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 6/513:00CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/3R11 863
Tue 6/54:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/59:00CPT - DXB
2 stops15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/3R12 065
Sun 20/46:55DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/55:45CPT - DXB
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R12 670
Thu 12/65:50DXB - JNB
1 stop12h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 16/611:30JNB - DXB
2 stops22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/3R12 981
Wed 23/40:55DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 15mKenya Airways
Wed 7/514:35CPT - DXB
2 stops30h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/3R13 036
Mon 24/310:10DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mEmirates
Sun 6/422:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 00mEmirates
Deal found 13/3R13 623
Sun 6/44:05DXB - JNB
Nonstop8h 10mSouth African
Sun 13/422:20JNB - DXB
Nonstop8h 00mSouth African
Deal found 13/3R15 383

Find flights from Dubai within your budget

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 14 March 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

Sat 29/3

5:40-20:00

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/4

8:20-2:55

1 stop16h 35m

R8 636

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/3

6:55-16:00

1 stop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

12:10-4:35

1 stop14h 25m

R8 654

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/4

4:00-12:30

2 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

13:30-2:30

1 stop11h 00m

R10 286

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/4

0:55-10:55

1 stop12h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

13:55-11:40

1 stop19h 45m

R10 359

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Mon 24/3

4:25-13:45

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/4

13:50-4:10

1 stop12h 20m

R11 606

DubaiDurban

DXB - DUR

DXBDUR

Dubai Intl

Thu 10/4

0:55-20:10

2 stops21h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 20/4

6:00-5:25

2 stops21h 25m

R11 643

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/4

23:20-17:15

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

13:00-11:40

1 stop20h 40m

R11 863

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Sun 20/4

6:55-22:15

2 stops17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

5:45-23:25

2 stops39h 40m

R12 670

DubaiJohannesburg

DXB - JNB

DXBJNB

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/6

5:50-16:10

1 stop12h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

11:30-11:40

2 stops22h 10m

R12 981

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

Wed 23/4

0:55-13:40

2 stops14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

14:35-23:25

2 stops30h 50m

R13 036

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai

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

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 7 March 2025.

Booking 57 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 R10 084). Flying from Dubai in December will prove the most costly (average of R12 596). 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 9 March 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.

Which airlines fly from Dubai?

When flying from Dubai check dates and pricing for the following: South African, Ethiopian Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

South African

South African

From R775

Emirates

Emirates

From R343

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R478

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From R462

What are popular destinations to fly to from Dubai?

From Dubai you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: London (457 flights per day), Riyadh (212 flights per day) and Jeddah (192 flights per day).

Addis Ababa Bole

Addis Ababa Bole

From R224

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg OR Tambo

From R578

Cape Town Intl

Cape Town Intl

From R361

Doha Hamad Intl

Doha Hamad Intl

From R305

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Dubai?

The cheapest city to fly to from Dubai is Riyadh King Khaled Intl, with prices starting at R2 282. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

From R124

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

From R135

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

From R145

Muscat Seeb

Muscat Seeb

From R152

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.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 320 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 545 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 424 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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Related info for your journey

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 14 March 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Dubai?

    The most selected flight destinations from Dubai for the current month are Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Mumbai, Cairo. 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 768 to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R12 268 to fly from Dubai.

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

    Looking at our data, Etihad Airways, flyadeal, and SAUDIA have been found to have the cheapest prices from Dubai. Here are some options available: Etihad Airways flights from Dubai to Doha Hamad Intl (R948). flyadeal flights from Dubai to Riyadh King Khaled Intl (R1 928). SAUDIA flights from Dubai to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (R2 221).

  • 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 Amsterdam from R16 294
    Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R17 548
    Dubai Intl to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from R17 691
    Dubai Intl to Zurich from R24 103

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Dubai?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Dubai to anywhere, put Johannesburg on your list as prices start at R163 220 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 December 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 Johannesburg from R8 948 round trip
    Travel from Dubai to Cape Town from R10 634 round trip

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