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

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 279.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 10m.

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

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 16m.

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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 46% of one-stop itineraries from Dublin to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from Dublin to Cape Town in 21h 15m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, or SWISS to get the fastest option. There are 10004 km between Dublin and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dublin to Cape Town round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Dublin to Cape Town is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R11 120 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Kenya Airways, starting at R11 279 and R11 392 round-trip. SWISS is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dublin to Cape Town?

Consider Air France, British Airways or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Dublin to Cape Town.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Dublin to Cape Town?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dublin 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.

R5 904+ Cheap Flights from Dublin to Cape Town

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dublin to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R12 520
One-way from	R5 904
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R15 021

Kenya Airways
4/11-11/11
6 total stops
70h 30m total
Dublin to Cape Town

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SWISS
22/2
1 total stop
14h 15m total
Dublin to Cape Town

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 046 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Dublin to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dublin to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sat 6/128:50DUB - CPT

3 stops26h 45mKenya Airways

Wed 4/323:25CPT - DUB

2 stops39h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 18/9R12 329

Tue 4/115:55DUB - CPT

3 stops29h 40mKenya Airways

Tue 11/117:20CPT - DUB

3 stops40h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9R12 520

Fri 3/1012:40DUB - CPT

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1023:45CPT - DUB

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R12 555

Sun 9/118:50DUB - CPT

2 stops43h 10mKenya Airways

Wed 26/1123:25CPT - DUB

2 stops24h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9R12 572

Fri 3/107:55DUB - CPT

1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/100:30CPT - DUB

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R12 694

Wed 5/1117:05DUB - CPT

1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/118:45CPT - DUB

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 711

Tue 4/115:55DUB - CPT

2 stops38h 10mKenya Airways

Tue 18/117:20CPT - DUB

2 stops34h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9R12 746

Mon 10/115:55DUB - CPT

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/117:55CPT - DUB

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 763

Thu 2/1018:40DUB - CPT

1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1023:55CPT - DUB

1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R12 798

Best flights from Dublin to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Thu 4/126:25DUB - CPT

1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 12/217:15CPT - DUB

1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R13 197

Tue 17/211:45DUB - CPT

1 stop21h 15mLufthansa

Tue 3/39:30CPT - DUB

1 stop26h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 17/9R14 083

Mon 2/318:35DUB - CPT

1 stop34h 55mSWISS

Sun 8/39:25CPT - DUB

1 stop34h 20mSWISS

Deal found 17/9R14 100

Mon 27/1017:15DUB - CPT

1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/117:55CPT - DUB

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R15 021

Thu 4/1214:05DUB - CPT

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Thu 5/212:35CPT - DUB

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R15 576

Wed 18/211:45DUB - CPT

1 stop21h 15mLufthansa

Tue 3/39:30CPT - DUB

1 stop26h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 17/9R14 083

Wed 18/218:35DUB - CPT

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Tue 3/39:30CPT - DUB

2 stops28h 30mSWISS

Deal found 17/9R14 482

Fri 27/210:40DUB - CPT

1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/317:15CPT - DUB

1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R15 003

Wed 25/216:30DUB - CPT

1 stop17h 20mTurkish Airlines

Sat 7/317:15CPT - DUB

1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R15 038

Mon 2/316:30DUB - CPT

2 stops20h 05mTurkish Airlines

Fri 6/317:15CPT - DUB

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R15 403

Wed 4/316:50DUB - CPT

1 stop17h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 22/317:15CPT - DUB

1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9R15 507

Last-minute flights from Dublin to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town. Data last updated 18 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 22/917:20DUB - CPT

1 stop27h 05mKLM

Mon 6/1023:00CPT - DUB

1 stop36h 25mKLM

Deal found 15/9R12 607

Mon 22/95:55DUB - CPT

2 stops26h 50mKLM

Tue 7/1023:15CPT - DUB

1 stop34h 05mKLM

Deal found 15/9R12 867

Mon 22/920:45DUB - CPT

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1014:00CPT - DUB

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R13 267

Mon 22/96:00DUB - CPT

3 stops39h 10mKenya Airways

Mon 6/1014:35CPT - DUB

3 stops32h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R13 892

Mon 22/95:55DUB - CPT

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1023:15CPT - DUB

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R14 448

Wed 24/95:55DUB - CPT

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/117:55CPT - DUB

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R14 118

Wed 24/95:55DUB - CPT

1 stop14h 30mKLM

Mon 3/1118:25CPT - DUB

2 stops23h 55mKLM

Deal found 16/9R14 309

Thu 25/95:55DUB - CPT

1 stop14h 30mKLM

Fri 7/118:00CPT - DUB

1 stop26h 05mKLM

Deal found 16/9R16 219

One-way flights from Dublin to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Dublin to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Sun 22/218:35DUB - CPT

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 17/9R5 904

Tue 7/1021:45DUB - CPT

2 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R8 075

Thu 6/1111:30DUB - CPT

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R8 109

Wed 7/112:50DUB - CPT

1 stop20h 00mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R8 682

Wed 10/1218:35DUB - CPT

1 stop14h 20mSWISS

Deal found 17/9R8 769

Thu 6/1114:05DUB - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9R8 856

Thu 11/1216:15DUB - CPT

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R8 908

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DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 4/12

6:25-11:50

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

17:15-9:40

1 stop18h 25m

R13 197

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 17/2

11:45-11:00

1 stop21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

9:30-10:05

1 stop26h 35m

R14 083

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 18/2

11:45-11:00

1 stop21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

9:30-10:05

1 stop26h 35m

R14 083

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 2/3

18:35-7:30

1 stop34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

9:25-17:45

1 stop34h 20m

R14 100

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 18/2

18:35-10:50

1 stop14h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

9:30-12:00

2 stops28h 30m

R14 482

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Fri 27/2

10:40-11:50

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

17:15-9:40

1 stop18h 25m

R15 003

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 27/10

17:15-21:55

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

7:55-7:50

1 stop25h 55m

R15 021

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 25/2

16:30-11:50

1 stop17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

17:15-15:30

1 stop24h 15m

R15 038

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 2/3

16:30-14:35

2 stops20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

17:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

R15 403

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 4/3

16:50-11:50

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

17:15-22:10

1 stop30h 55m

R15 507

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

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dublin to Cape Town. 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 Dublin to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Dublin 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 DUB to CPT?

When flying from Dublin to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

See what other customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS, andQatar Airways from Dublin to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 737 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 622 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 965 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

281 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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How long is the flight from Dublin to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from Dublin to Cape Town in 21h 15m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, or SWISS to get the fastest option. There are 10004 km between Dublin and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dublin to Cape Town round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Dublin to Cape Town is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R11 120 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Kenya Airways, starting at R11 279 and R11 392 round-trip. SWISS is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Dublin to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dublin to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dublin to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dublin to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dublin to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dublin 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 Dublin to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Dublin 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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SWISS	CheapestR11 120	AverageR17 430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR11 279	AverageR20 640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR11 392	AverageR11 901	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR11 655	AverageR15 953	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 749	AverageR14 425	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 509	AverageR16 513	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 843	AverageR17 819	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air France	CheapestR15 147	AverageR19 289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
British Airways	CheapestR20 523	AverageR32 444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dublin to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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