Cheap flights from Dublin to Cape Town from R8 017

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — CPT
Sep 1 — Sep 81
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dublin to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dublin (DUB) 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 27 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 704

One-way from

R8 017

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 969
Air France
  • Air France
  • 10/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 40m total
  • Dublin to Cape Town
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 22/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 30m total
  • Dublin to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R29 559 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 215 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town

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 27 August 2025.

Mon 10/1117:15DUB - CPT
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/118:50CPT - DUB
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R12 704
Mon 8/98:55DUB - CPT
1 stop35h 30mKLM
Mon 22/923:00CPT - DUB
1 stop24h 25mKLM
Deal found 26/8R12 740
Mon 15/911:10DUB - CPT
1 stop33h 15mKLM
Tue 30/923:15CPT - DUB
1 stop36h 10mKLM
Deal found 25/8R12 775
Tue 4/118:50DUB - CPT
2 stops35h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 18/1114:25CPT - DUB
3 stops51h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/8R12 793
Thu 4/1217:15DUB - CPT
1 stop26h 40mKLM
Thu 12/215:20CPT - DUB
2 stops23h 20mKLM
Deal found 26/8R12 828
Wed 10/95:55DUB - CPT
1 stop14h 30mKLM
Wed 24/918:25CPT - DUB
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 27/8R12 863
Thu 4/126:25DUB - CPT
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/217:15CPT - DUB
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8R12 933
Tue 16/920:45DUB - CPT
1 stop23h 40mKLM
Mon 22/918:25CPT - DUB
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 26/8R12 969
Tue 23/97:35DUB - CPT
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/917:00CPT - DUB
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R12 986
Wed 5/116:00DUB - CPT
3 stops29h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 19/1114:25CPT - DUB
3 stops33h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/8R13 022
Thu 4/126:25DUB - CPT
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/217:15CPT - DUB
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8R13 039

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DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 10/11

17:15-21:55

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

8:50-22:55

1 stop16h 05m

R12 704

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 10/11

17:15-21:55

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

8:00-22:10

1 stop16h 10m

R12 704

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 8/9

8:55-21:25

1 stop35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

23:00-22:25

1 stop24h 25m

R12 740

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 5/11

17:05-10:00

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

8:45-8:00

2 stops25h 15m

R12 740

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 15/9

11:10-21:25

1 stop33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

23:15-10:25

1 stop36h 10m

R12 775

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 4/12

17:15-21:55

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

15:20-12:40

2 stops23h 20m

R12 828

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 5/11

8:50-13:35

3 stops26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

23:25-22:10

2 stops24h 45m

R12 845

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 10/9

5:55-21:25

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/9

18:25-12:35

2 stops19h 10m

R12 863

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 23/9

5:55-9:45

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

23:00-12:35

1 stop14h 35m

R12 969

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 22/9

18:40-7:10

1 stop35h 30m

R8 017

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Best time to book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dublin to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dublin to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

Booking 62 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Dublin 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 27 August 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dublin to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 27 August 2025.
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.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dublin to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from Dublin to Cape Town in 26h 40m. Fly via KLM to get the fastest option. There are 10004 km between Dublin and Cape Town.

  • 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 381 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Kenya Airways, starting at R11 445 and R11 559 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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Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Stellenbosch
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Top 9 airlines flying from Dublin to Cape Town

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Dublin 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 27 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR11 381AverageR18 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 445AverageR20 944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 559AverageR11 949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
KLMCheapestR11 826AverageR16 204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 934AverageR14 709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 708AverageR17 301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
EmiratesCheapestR14 961AverageR17 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 370AverageR21 347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR20 825AverageR32 922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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