Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R5 864

CPT — DXB
Dec 7 — Dec 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Dubai

Thu 5/1118:30 -
Nonstop9h 25m
Tue 17/113:50 -
Nonstop9h 45m
Deal found 4/11R10 440
Tue 10/1114:25 -
2 stops13h 20m
Sun 15/112:20 -
1 stop29h 40m
Deal found 7/11R10 523
Thu 12/1118:30 -
Nonstop9h 25m
Tue 24/119:10 -
Nonstop9h 35m
Deal found 5/11R10 539
Wed 2/1223:25 -
1 stop28h 20m
Wed 9/126:55 -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 7/11R10 556
Tue 1/127:20 -
1 stop15h 10m
Mon 7/126:55 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 4/11R10 622
Wed 11/1114:30 -
2 stops32h 00m
Sat 5/126:55 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 6/11R10 639
Fri 6/1114:30 -
2 stops32h 00m
Mon 16/116:55 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 3/11R10 655
Sun 8/1120:00 -
Nonstop9h 25m
Sun 15/1110:25 -
Nonstop9h 35m
Deal found 3/11R10 705
Wed 11/1114:30 -
2 stops13h 15m
Tue 17/116:55 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 7/11R10 969

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai

Round-trip from

R10 523

One-way from

R5 864

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 663

Good round-trip deal

R13 104 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 597 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 5/2-12/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R8 644 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 002 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl.

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Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/1

18:30-5:55

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 533

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/1

12:35-12:05

2 stops21h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 979

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/3

17:15-6:55

1 stop35h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 243

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/12

17:15-13:30

1 stop18h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 243

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/12

19:25-21:15

1 stop23h 50m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 508

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/3

12:35-10:25

1 stop19h 50m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 541

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/12

14:30-0:30

2 stops32h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 854

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

9:00-20:10

1 stop33h 10m

Dubai Intl

Fri 27/11

10:25-18:00

Nonstop9h 35m

R13 001

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/3

12:35-11:40

1 stop21h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/4

23:00-17:20

1 stop20h 20m

R13 397

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

13:40-1:05

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Tue 8/12

9:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

R14 521

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Dubai is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of R11 101). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 909). 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 CPT to DXB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Dubai as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Dubai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Dubai flights typically cost between R10 622 and R12 836 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 523 on Kenya Airways (Feb 5–Feb 12).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Dubai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

Related info for your journey

  • What airports serve Cape Town to Dubai flights?

    When making a flight to Dubai from Cape Town, all travellers will start the trip at Cape Town International Airport. This is a public airport which is a hub for FlySafair, Mango, and South African Express. This airport has both international and domestic terminals and serves many cities in South Africa, as well as in other countries. Most flights will end at Dubai International Airport, which is the world’s busiest airport in terms of international passenger traffic. The airport is a hub for Emirates and FlyDubai and has a capacity for 83 million passengers on an annual basis.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Dubai?

    There are two major airlines that offer direct, nonstop flights from Cape Town to Dubai, including Emirates and South African Airways. These flights are limited and occur mainly in the afternoon hours of the day. The average direct flight into Dubai takes 9h 25m-9h 30m. Most direct flights are substantially more expensive than a flight with a single or multiple stopover locations. While there are only a few options for a direct flight from Cape Town, there are several with stops along the way. These flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir, and Emirates.

  • What are the stopover options between Cape Town to Dubai?

    Dozens of stopover flights are offered on a daily basis from Cape Town International Airport. The average flight duration for a single stopover flight is around 11h 45m and may stop in locations like Addis Ababa Airport, O. R. Tambo International Airport, or King Shaka International Airport. These flights are available throughout the day, but some do require that passengers transfer on their own. Flights with at least two stops can reach Dubai in 12h 40m at the quickest and touch down in locations such as Bloemfontein Airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, and Jeddah Airport.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Dubai?

    Passengers flying from Cape Town into Dubai will require a passport valid for at least six months after the end of the stay, as well as a visa. Travellers also need to have a return ticket available.

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

    Booking a flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Dubai Intl (DXB) is your only option if you wish to fly from Cape Town to Dubai. On a typical day, there are 8 flights from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl, all of which are around 9h 20m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from Cape Town Intl to Dubai.

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

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Dubai?

    Emirates and Qatar Airways can get you from Cape Town to Dubai in just under 21h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7640 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at R8 312, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Dubai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Dubai for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Dubai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 709 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R5 121 and Emirates from R6 211 one-way.

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

    Consider Emirates (96%), South African (96%) or Condor (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Dubai.

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

    On average you can expect to pay R50 870 for a flight from Cape Town to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is R6 495 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at R10 457.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Dubai?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Dubai flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of R11 101). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 909). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to Dubai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 312AverageR10 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 241AverageR12 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 440AverageR10 734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 739AverageR11 693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 036AverageR11 826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR12 488AverageR13 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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