Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R5 919

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
Dec 21 — Dec 281
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 November, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai (DXB). 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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 133

One-way from

R5 919

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 217

Good round-trip deal

R13 169 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 653 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 8/2-15/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 338 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 941 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 November 2025.

Fri 21/1114:35CPT - DXB
1 stop34h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 24/114:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/11R11 168
Thu 20/1111:00CPT - DXB
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/124:25DXB - CPT
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R12 269
Wed 3/1212:35CPT - DXB
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 10/125:20DXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11R12 544
Wed 26/119:00CPT - DXB
2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/124:25DXB - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R12 613
Wed 26/119:00CPT - DXB
2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/124:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R12 854
Thu 20/1113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Tue 2/123:50DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 50mEmirates
Deal found 19/11R12 974
Tue 2/1215:25CPT - DXB
1 stop22h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/124:25DXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R13 078
Fri 21/1113:40CPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mEmirates
Thu 4/129:10DXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 35mEmirates
Deal found 20/11R13 336
Fri 21/118:50CPT - DXB
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/124:25DXB - CPT
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R13 404
Wed 3/129:00CPT - DXB
2 stops15h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/1217:10DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R13 714

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Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-4:10

1 stop11h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/3

17:10-13:00

1 stop21h 50m

R11 322

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

13:50-2:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/2

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

R11 494

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

17:15-1:10

1 stop29h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/3

2:50-11:50

1 stop35h 00m

R11 580

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

13:50-2:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/2

17:10-13:00

1 stop21h 50m

R11 632

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

13:50-4:10

1 stop12h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/2

17:10-9:25

2 stops18h 15m

R11 649

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

17:25-15:45

2 stops20h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/3

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

R11 701

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

17:25-15:45

2 stops20h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/2

17:10-8:20

2 stops17h 10m

R12 217

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

17:25-15:45

2 stops20h 20m

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/2

17:10-8:20

2 stops17h 10m

R12 217

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

13:50-4:10

1 stop12h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/2

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

R12 544

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

8:30-2:55

2 stops16h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 18/2

17:10-8:20

2 stops17h 10m

R12 751

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Dubai is 64 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of R7 950). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 185). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Dubai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Dubai flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons 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 Cape Town to Dubai?

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated 21 November 2025.
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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 6 flights from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl, all of which are around 9h 25m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 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?

    Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Dubai in just under 11h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 20m. 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 588, 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 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Consider Condor (100%), Emirates (94%) or South African (94%) 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 R59 750 for a flight from Cape Town to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is R6 590 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at R9 791.

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

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Johannesburg travellers tend to visit Johannesburg Planetarium, Gold Reef City, and Carlton Centre more than any other attractions. Travelers on a layover in Johannesburg can visit Johannesburg Planetarium, Gold Reef City, and Carlton Centre, by traveling 21,6 km, 25,0 km, and 20,5 km, respectively after landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers can hire a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo for an average daily rate of R487 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of R7 950). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 185). 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 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Dubai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 588AverageR10 353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 686AverageR12 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 753AverageR11 182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 685AverageR10 667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 081AverageR13 143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR12 861AverageR14 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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KLMCheapestR14 466AverageR19 736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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