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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates from R6 551

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
Jan 2 — Jan 91
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 3 December 2025.

Thu 4/1213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/124:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12R11 375
Thu 4/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/1217:10DXB - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12R12 145
Wed 3/1212:35CPT - AUH
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 8/125:20AUH - CPT
1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12R12 213
Thu 4/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1217:10DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11R12 282
Thu 4/1213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/128:55AUH - CPT
1 stop31h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12R12 607
Thu 4/1213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/128:55AUH - CPT
1 stop30h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12R12 778
Sun 7/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/1217:10DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12R12 863
Thu 4/1213:50CPT - AUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/124:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12R12 949
Tue 9/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/1217:10DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12R12 966
Sat 6/1213:50CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/117:10DXB - CPT
1 stop21h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12R13 000
Fri 5/1214:35CPT - DXB
1 stop11h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/1217:10DXB - CPT
1 stop23h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12R13 017
Tue 2/1215:25CPT - AUH
1 stop26h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/124:25AUH - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12R13 017

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 3 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 613

One-way from

R6 551

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 659

Good round-trip deal

R13 171 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 726 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/1-23/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 00m total
  • Cape Town to United Arab Emirates
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • Cape Town to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 059 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 903 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 3 December 2025.
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Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

12:35-20:55

1 stop30h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 23/1

22:45-17:25

1 stop20h 40m

R9 613

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

19:00-16:25

1 stop19h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 30/3

5:45-17:20

1 stop13h 35m

R9 784

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

12:35-10:50

1 stop20h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 22/1

22:30-17:25

1 stop20h 55m

R10 537

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

15:25-19:25

1 stop26h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 21/1

4:25-14:35

1 stop12h 10m

R11 136

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

18:55-10:50

1 stop13h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 21/2

5:20-17:25

1 stop14h 05m

R11 461

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT - AUH

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

12:35-3:50

1 stop13h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 22/1

2:00-13:00

2 stops37h 00m

R11 512

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

13:50-2:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/3

17:10-13:45

1 stop22h 35m

R11 546

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

13:50-2:55

1 stop11h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/3

17:10-13:00

1 stop21h 50m

R11 546

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

18:30-5:55

Nonstop9h 25m

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/3

9:10-16:45

Nonstop9h 35m

R11 683

Cape TownDubai

CPT - DXB

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

14:35-2:55

1 stop34h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/1

17:10-8:20

2 stops17h 10m

R11 820

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

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates (average of R7 903). Flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 204). 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 3 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates. Price data was last updated on 1 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to United Arab Emirates flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 3 December 2025.

The most flights from CPT to AE0 are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

About 6% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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 6% 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 3 December 2025.
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
3 431 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 679 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
South African
7,4
Good
47 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
903 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
287 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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 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, 42 070 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 R11 683, Qatar Airways can have you in United Arab Emirates from Cape Town in 9h 25m. 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 701. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Emirates, 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: Emirates (93%), South African (93%), Condor( 92%).

  • 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 R59 565, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R6 542. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around R9 870.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates (average of R7 903). Flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 204). 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 United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 7 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 3 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 394AverageR9 859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 528AverageR11 086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 635AverageR12 287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 608AverageR10 526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 051AverageR14 105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR12 763AverageR14 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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KLMCheapestR14 381AverageR19 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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