Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Cape Town from R7 193
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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CPT
Jan 23 — Jan 301
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town
Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
Cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 December 2025.
Wed 31/1222:50DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 13/19:00CPT - DXB
2 stops16h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12R15 405
Wed 31/1214:25DXB - CPT
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/16:15CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R16 306
Thu 25/125:20DXB - CPT
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1218:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R16 823
Wed 31/129:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mSouth African
Tue 13/115:55CPT - DXB
1 stop14h 20mSouth African
Deal found 22/12R17 791
Sat 27/1223:25DXB - CPT
1 stop25h 20mSouth African
Wed 7/18:10CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 30mSouth African
Deal found 22/12R18 376
Mon 22/124:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/113:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/12R19 093
Wed 24/124:10DXB - CPT
1 stop13h 05mSouth African
Wed 31/1218:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 22/12R19 360
Fri 26/123:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mSouth African
Sat 27/1218:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 22/12R19 527
Sun 28/1210:10DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 35mSouth African
Tue 6/120:25CPT - DXB
1 stop25h 15mSouth African
Deal found 23/12R19 544
Best flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 December 2025.
Tue 20/122:50DXB - CPT
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 5/212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R11 683
Sat 14/34:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 21/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/12R11 750
Tue 3/24:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R11 983
Tue 24/25:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 7/312:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R12 184
Sat 17/14:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R11 983
Tue 20/122:50DXB - CPT
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 30/112:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R12 234
Wed 4/24:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 15/213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R11 983
Sat 17/14:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R11 983
Sun 1/24:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/214:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R11 983
Mon 9/24:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/12R11 983
Tue 3/24:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/214:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R12 050
Thu 26/24:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/313:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R12 083
Direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from Dubai to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 24 December 2025.
Thu 5/29:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Thu 12/218:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 22/12R14 270
Wed 25/23:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 5/313:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 23/12R14 337
Sun 18/13:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Sun 1/213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 22/12R14 453
Wed 18/29:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Mon 9/318:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 22/12R14 687
Wed 25/23:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Wed 4/318:30CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 22/12R14 787
Sun 18/13:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Thu 5/213:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 23/12R14 821
Sun 19/43:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 40mEmirates
Sat 2/513:15CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 20mEmirates
Deal found 23/12R14 837
Thu 12/39:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Tue 31/313:15CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 20mEmirates
Deal found 23/12R14 854
Fri 13/39:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Sun 22/313:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 24/12R14 871
Tue 10/23:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Wed 11/313:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Deal found 21/12R15 088
Last-minute flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town. Data last updated 24 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 19/16:55DXB - CPT
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/29:00CPT - DXB
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R11 516
Mon 19/122:25DXB - CPT
2 stops23h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 1/212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12R11 599
Mon 19/14:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/214:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R12 050
Mon 19/117:10DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/12R12 134
Tue 20/122:50DXB - CPT
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 5/212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R11 683
Wed 21/14:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R11 983
Thu 22/113:10DXB - CPT
2 stops25h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 29/112:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R11 750
Fri 23/111:55DXB - CPT
1 stop31h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 30/112:35CPT - DXB
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R11 833
One-way flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Dubai to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 24 December 2025.
Tue 20/14:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R7 193
Wed 14/14:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/12R7 227
Tue 30/121:50DXB - CPT
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R7 360
Mon 12/11:50DXB - CPT
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R7 377
Mon 29/121:50DXB - CPT
2 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R7 394
Thu 15/16:55DXB - CPT
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R7 460
Tue 13/11:50DXB - CPT
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R7 477
Sat 24/119:15DXB - CPT
3 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R7 577
Sun 25/119:15DXB - CPT
3 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R7 644
Wed 21/15:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R7 727
Thu 15/122:25DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/12R7 761
Find 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 24 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Cape Town 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Cape Town that are best for you.
Fly from
Dubai
Fly to
Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Tue 20/1
22:50-17:25
1 stop20h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/2
12:35-3:50
1 stop13h 15m
R11 683
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Sat 14/3
4:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 21/3
13:50-2:55
1 stop11h 05m
R11 750
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Tue 3/2
4:25-13:45
1 stop11h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/2
13:50-2:55
1 stop11h 05m
R11 983
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Sat 17/1
4:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/2
13:50-2:55
1 stop11h 05m
R11 983
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Wed 4/2
4:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 15/2
13:50-4:10
1 stop12h 20m
R11 983
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Sat 17/1
4:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/2
13:50-4:10
1 stop12h 20m
R11 983
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Sun 1/2
4:25-13:45
1 stop11h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/2
14:35-4:10
1 stop11h 35m
R11 983
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Mon 9/2
4:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 8/3
13:50-2:55
1 stop11h 05m
R11 983
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Tue 3/2
4:25-13:45
1 stop11h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 18/2
14:35-4:10
1 stop11h 35m
R12 050
DubaiCape Town
DXB - CPT
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Thu 26/2
4:25-13:45
1 stop11h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/3
13:50-2:55
1 stop11h 05m
R12 083
Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.
Deals found on 23/12
Showing 1-10 of 22 results
1
2
3
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.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Cape Town
Prices
Airlines
Delays
More
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 19 December 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 R7 994). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of R9 897). 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 24 December 2025.
Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% 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 20 December 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Cape Town?
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 24 December 2025.
The most flights from DXB to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Dubai to Cape Town delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Dubai and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday 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 Dubai to Cape Town flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
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 60% 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 R12 090.
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 42m.
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 24 December 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.
A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
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 30m 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 392 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 Dubai to Cape Town?
For as low as R11 750, Qatar Airways can have you in Cape Town from Dubai in 12h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7640 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town round-trip?
Ethiopian Air, at R9 081, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dubai to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Emirates. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Cape Town one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 400. Users have also found prices from R6 181 and R8 830 on Qatar Airways and South African, respectively.
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 (79%) and South African (79%).
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town?
The cheapest flight price from Dubai to Cape Town is R11 519. On average you can expect to pay R16 205. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R10 832.
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 R7 994). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of R9 897). 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.
Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Hermanus
Somerset West
Gordon's Bay
Franschhoek
Simon's Town
Wellington
Porterville
Atlantis
Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip
Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.
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 24 December 2025.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 December 2025.
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 24 December 2025.
Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.
How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Dubai to Cape Town?
Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Dubai to Cape Town. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Dubai to Cape Town?
Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Cape Town from Dubai by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!
Can Cheapflights find flights from Dubai to Cape Town with no change fees?
Certainly. Search results for flights to Cape Town from Dubai shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Dubai to Cape Town become cheaper?
Yes! Start tracking prices for Dubai to Cape Town flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book With Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
We value your privacy
Cheapflights and its partners wish to use cookies or similar technologies to store and/or access information on and about your device and process personal data such as your IP address, device identifiers etc., in order to improve your experience on the site, to analyse navigation, to offer and measure personalised advertising, and to facilitate sharing on social networks. We also allow the use of third-party cookies (including those from our advertising partners) on our sites.
By clicking 'Accept', you consent to your data being processed by 0 vendors on this web site for the purposes described in this notice. You can review the vendors and their individual processing purposes on the .
To review individual processing purposes and cookie categories, please click ’Select individual purposes’. You can review your choices and withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the ’Privacy Preferences’ link in the page side navigation.