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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates from R4 643

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
3月 12 — 3月 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 2月 2026.

週四 19/219:00
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop13h 50m
Qatar Airways
週四 26/223:40
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2R8 584
週一 6/419:30
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop13h 25m
Qatar Airways
週四 9/423:45
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2R8 744
週二 7/413:15
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop13h 10m
Qatar Airways
週一 13/46:00
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop13h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/2R8 760
週六 4/413:15
CPT
-
AUH
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
週四 16/423:45
AUH
-
CPT
1 stop19h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/2R9 031
週六 30/513:50
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop11h 05m
Ethiopian Air
週六 6/64:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2R9 398
週日 24/513:50
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop11h 05m
Ethiopian Air
週日 31/54:25
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/2R9 446
週四 21/513:50
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop11h 05m
Ethiopian Air
週四 28/54:25
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2R9 478
週一 2/312:35
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
週四 5/322:50
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2R9 526
週一 9/319:00
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop13h 25m
Qatar Airways
週一 16/322:50
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/2R9 558
週五 27/214:25
CPT
-
DXB
2 stops13h 20m
Kenya Airways
週六 7/36:55
DXB
-
CPT
2 stops32h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/2R9 574
週一 9/314:25
CPT
-
DXB
2 stops32h 05m
Kenya Airways
週日 15/32:20
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop29h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/2R9 606
週三 25/323:25
CPT
-
DXB
1 stop28h 20m
Kenya Airways
週二 31/30:55
DXB
-
CPT
1 stop23h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/2R9 622

Find flight deals from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated 10 2月 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 744

One-way from

R4 643

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 786

Good round-trip deal

R11 695 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 438 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/4-9/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 00m total
  • Cape Town to United Arab Emirates
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 40m total
  • Cape Town to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 660 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 005 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to United Arab Emirates.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to United Arab Emirates.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 2月 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates that are best for you.

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Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

週一 6/4

19:30-10:55

1 stop13h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

週四 9/4

23:45-17:20

1 stop19h 35m

R8 744

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

週二 7/4

13:15-4:25

1 stop13h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

週一 13/4

6:00-17:20

1 stop13h 20m

R8 760

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

週四 21/5

13:50-2:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

週四 28/5

17:10-8:20

2 stops17h 10m

R9 478

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

週三 3/6

13:50-2:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

週四 11/6

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

R9 749

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

週日 24/5

13:50-2:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

週日 31/5

4:25-18:55

2 stops16h 30m

R9 749

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

週一 2/3

9:00-4:10

2 stops17h 10m

Dubai Intl

週二 17/3

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

R9 941

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

週二 9/6

13:50-2:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

週五 19/6

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

R9 973

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

週一 2/3

12:35-11:40

1 stop21h 05m

Dubai Intl

週二 17/3

22:50-17:25

1 stop20h 35m

R10 036

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

週二 7/4

7:20-4:35

1 stop19h 15m

Dubai Intl

週三 15/4

0:55-13:35

2 stops14h 40m

R10 052

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

週三 1/4

13:50-2:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

週一 20/4

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

R10 132

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to United Arab Emirates from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates (average of R7 132). Flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 308). 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 AE?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 2月 2026.

When flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates

Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 2月 2026.

The most flights from CPT to AE0 are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 10 2月 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andSouth African from Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
291 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

    For a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city.

  • How popular is this Cape Town to United Arab Emirates flight route?

    Within the past month, 37 157 users have taken a look at flights from Cape Town Intl to United Arab Emirates.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

    For as low as R9 478, Qatar Airways can have you in United Arab Emirates from Cape Town in 11h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7640 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 385. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

    Before booking your flight to United Arab Emirates from Cape Town, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Condor (62%), Emirates (62%), South African( 62%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates? While on average our users pay R52 782, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R6 090. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around R8 281.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates (average of R7 132). Flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 308). 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 United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates. 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 10 2月 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 569AverageR9 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 325AverageR10 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 952AverageR9 818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 935AverageR11 797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 337AverageR12 902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR11 951AverageR13 253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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