CPT - DXB Price | R424 - R678 |
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DXB Temperature | 18 - 35 °C |
DXB Rainfall | 10 - 40 mm |
Popular in | August | High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop |
Round-trip from | R6 948 | From Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl |
One-way from | R6 408 | One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl |
Users have found that leaving on a Thursday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 20% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.
Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 37 days in advance to save up to 14% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 37 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to Dubai 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R9 489, or R11 078 for flights within the next 24 hours.
February can be a great time to fly to Dubai from Cape Town with a flight ticket averaging about R9 366. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as R5 769. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August.
It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Dubai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
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Kenya Airways is one of the most popular airlines used for those travelling from Cape Town to Dubai. Cape Town to Dubai flights are typically 1288% more expensive than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Kenya Airways typically cost R672,86 RT. The cheapest Kenya Airways flight found for this route was R552. Cape Town Intl Airport is the most common Cape Town airport to take off from when flying to Dubai. Dubai Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Dubai. When flying from Cape Town to Dubai, Kenya Airways flights are 13% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
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Qatar Airways is one of the most popular airlines used for those travelling from Cape Town to Dubai. Flights on this route from Qatar Airways typically cost R900,49 RT, a price that is 867% cheaper than the average Cape Town to Dubai flight. The cheapest flight found was R820 RT. The most popular departure airport in Cape Town when flying to Dubai is Cape Town Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Dubai is Dubai Intl Airport. When flying from Cape Town to Dubai, Qatar Airways flights are -14% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 2 flights from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl, all of which are around 9h 30m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 9 airlines when you book a flight from Cape Town Intl to Dubai.
Some of the carriers operating flights from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Ethiopian Air. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to Dubai for under R7 800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just R7 801, but on average you can expect to pay R8 604.
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai under R12 000. A good price for a direct flight from Cape Town to Dubai is less than R14 044.
There are currently 20+ open flights from Cape Town to Dubai within the next 7 days for less than R9 800.
This flight path from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl was viewed by 11 864 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
Qatar Airways, at R7 801, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Dubai. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Kenya Airways. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Dubai for 16% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R6 408 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R6 440 and Turkish Airlines from R7 063 one-way.
The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Dubai are Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
On average you can expect to pay R53 289 for a flight from Cape Town to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is R7 243 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at R7 817.
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Sunday | 2daily flights |
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Saturday | 2daily flights |