Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from R5 388

CPT — DXB
Oct 27 — Nov 31
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 March, 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

Sat 7/1112:35 -
1 stop21h 05m
Sat 14/1122:25 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 23/9R10 972
Sat 17/1013:15 -
Nonstop9h 20m
Sat 7/1110:25 -
Nonstop9h 35m
Deal found 25/9R10 988
Fri 30/1014:25 -
2 stops13h 20m
Thu 12/116:55 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 24/9R11 021
Wed 4/1123:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Wed 11/116:55 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 24/9R11 053
Mon 9/1120:00 -
Nonstop9h 25m
Mon 16/119:10 -
Nonstop9h 35m
Deal found 25/9R11 086
Mon 9/1112:35 -
1 stop19h 50m
Mon 16/1122:25 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 25/9R11 102
Wed 23/1223:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Tue 5/12:20 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 22/9R11 118
Sat 14/1114:20 -
1 stop13h 25m
Sat 21/116:55 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 24/9R11 135
Thu 24/97:35 -
1 stop19h 50m
Mon 28/96:45 -
2 stops32h 50m
Deal found 23/9R11 167
Tue 13/107:20 -
1 stop14h 05m
Mon 19/100:55 -
2 stops14h 40m
Deal found 24/9R11 200
Fri 27/1114:25 -
2 stops32h 05m
Sun 6/122:20 -
2 stops13h 15m
Deal found 25/9R11 249

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai

Round-trip from

R10 972

One-way from

R5 388

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 542

Good round-trip deal

R12 866 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 466 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/11-14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R8 950 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 868 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

19:30-11:40

1 stop14h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 632

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

12:35-10:25

1 stop19h 50m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 665
Fastest return journey

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

13:15-3:25

1 stop12h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 730

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

12:35-3:50

1 stop13h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 828

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

0:55-13:30

1 stop34h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 902

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

R7 374

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

16:35-0:30

1 stop29h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 391

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

20:00-7:25

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/11

9:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

R11 591

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

13:35-1:05

Nonstop9h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/11

10:25-18:00

Nonstop9h 35m

R11 672

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

20:00-7:25

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/10

10:25-18:00

Nonstop9h 35m

R11 867

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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 R10 939). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 674). 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 typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Dubai flights typically cost between R10 809 and R12 339 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 972 on Qatar Airways (Nov 7–Nov 14).

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.

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

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 6 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 5 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 Ethiopian Air can get you from Cape Town to Dubai in just under 9h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 55m. 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 208, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Dubai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Kenya 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 R5 016 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R6 318 and South African from R7 289 one-way.

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

    Consider Condor (90%), Emirates (87%) or South African (87%) 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 R54 485 for a flight from Cape Town to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is R6 182 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at R10 191.

  • 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 R10 939). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 674). 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 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Dubai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 208AverageR9 908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 341AverageR10 538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 527AverageR11 109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 104AverageR11 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR12 291AverageR13 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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