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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Cape Town

DXB — CPT
Aug 18 — Aug 251
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 214

One-way from

R6 728

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 940

Good round-trip deal

R18 492 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 738 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/11-4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 15m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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22/8
  • 22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 00m total
  • Dubai to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R42 291 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 493 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl.
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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Dubai to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 DXB to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Dubai to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 10 August 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town. 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 13 August 2025.

The most flights from DXB to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from Dubai to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Dubai to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 023.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 47m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 13 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, South African, andQatar Airways from Dubai to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
South African
7,7
Good
41 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 608 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
824 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 314 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

    If you wish to fly to Cape Town from Dubai, then you need to book flights from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl. There are 4 flights from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Cape Town Intl (CPT) per day to choose from. Flights to Cape Town from Dubai Intl are available from 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 9h 35m is how long a nonstop flight from Dubai to Cape Town Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Cape Town flight route?

    This flight path from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 533 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Dubai to Cape Town round-trip?

    Qatar Airways, at R11 214, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dubai to Cape Town.. Qatar Airways is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Cape Town?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dubai to Cape Town are Condor (92%), Emirates (85%) and South African (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

    The cheapest flight price from Dubai to Cape Town is R12 644. On average you can expect to pay R17 615. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R9 942.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town 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 Dubai to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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Fly from Dubai to Cape Town on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Dubai to Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 13 August 2025.
Ethiopian Air flights from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl
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Top 4 airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 907AverageR12 540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 399AverageR12 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 906AverageR20 942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 129AverageR16 772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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