Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Cape Town from R7 031
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 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CPT
Sep 11 — Sep 181
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 November or September, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday
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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 12 August 2026.
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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 12 August 2026.
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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 12 August 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town. Data last updated 12 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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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 12 August 2026.
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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 12 August 2026.
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 12 August 2026.
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DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Mon 12/10
4:25-14:10
1 stop11h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/11
13:50-4:10
1 stop12h 20m
R11 438
DubaiCape Town
DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Mon 9/11
4:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 26/11
13:50-2:55
1 stop11h 05m
R11 438
DubaiCape Town
DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Thu 15/10
2:55-14:10
1 stop13h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/11
13:50-2:55
1 stop11h 05m
R11 438
DubaiCape Town
DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Thu 24/12
17:10-13:00
1 stop21h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 3/1
13:50-15:45
1 stop23h 55m
R13 512
DubaiCape Town
DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Sun 6/9
23:25-10:15
1 stop12h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 10/9
9:00-3:25
2 stops16h 25m
R14 128
DubaiCape Town
DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Wed 25/11
4:25-14:35
1 stop12h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 27/11
17:25-15:45
2 stops20h 20m
R14 857
DubaiCape Town
DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Sun 6/9
11:00-10:15
2 stops25h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 10/9
13:15-15:40
2 stops48h 25m
R15 537
DubaiCape Town
DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Wed 23/12
17:10-13:00
1 stop21h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 31/12
17:25-15:45
2 stops20h 20m
R16 153
DubaiCape Town
DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Wed 14/10
3:45-11:30
Nonstop9h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 30/10
20:00-7:25
Nonstop9h 25m
R16 461
Fastest return journey
DubaiCape Town
DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl
DXBCPT
Dubai Intl
Sat 24/10
10:25-18:05
Nonstop9h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/11
20:00-7:25
Nonstop9h 25m
R16 963
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town?
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 82 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of R13 188). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 514). 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 12 August 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dubai to Cape Town as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Cape Town?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Dubai to Cape Town flights typically cost between R11 649 and R17 060 in August.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 082 on Ethiopian Air (Aug 27–Sept 21).
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 12 August 2026.
The most flights from DXB to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
How often are flights from Dubai to Cape Town delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Dubai and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 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 11% 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 51% 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 392.
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 Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 03m.
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 07m.
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 12 August 2026.
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.
It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
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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 6 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 262 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 438, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Dubai in 11h 45m. 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 R7 717, 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 49% 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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 488. Users have also found prices from R6 316 and R6 856 on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, 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 (68%) and South African (68%).
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town?
The cheapest flight price from Dubai to Cape Town is R11 522. On average you can expect to pay R14 766. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R10 369.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of R13 188). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 514). 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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