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Cheap flights from Cape Town to the United Arab Emirates from R5 361

CPT — DXB
Oct 21 — Oct 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates

Fri 20/1112:35 -
1 stop21h 05m
Fri 27/1122:25 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 20/9R10 902
Tue 6/1013:15 -
1 stop12h 25m
Sat 7/1122:50 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 17/9R11 015
Wed 23/1223:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Thu 7/12:20 -
2 stops13h 15m
Deal found 17/9R11 032
Thu 5/1114:25 -
2 stops32h 05m
Thu 12/116:55 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 21/9R11 048
Wed 23/1223:25 -
1 stop23h 05m
Wed 6/16:55 -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 17/9R11 064
Sat 21/1114:20 -
1 stop32h 10m
Thu 26/112:20 -
2 stops13h 15m
Deal found 20/9R11 113
Wed 14/1023:30 -
1 stop27h 55m
Tue 20/100:55 -
2 stops14h 40m
Deal found 20/9R11 129
Sat 10/1014:20 -
1 stop31h 05m
Sat 17/100:55 -
2 stops14h 40m
Deal found 18/9R11 145
Wed 4/1123:25 -
1 stop28h 20m
Tue 10/112:20 -
2 stops13h 15m
Deal found 20/9R11 178
Wed 30/923:30 -
1 stop21h 55m
Tue 6/100:55 -
1 stop23h 15m
Deal found 18/9R11 194
Fri 9/1019:30 -
1 stop18h 50m
Sat 17/1022:45 -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 18/9R11 470
Sat 10/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Mon 12/104:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 16/9R11 519

Find flight deals from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates

Round-trip from

R10 902

One-way from

R5 361

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 535

Good round-trip deal

R12 840 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 452 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Cape Town to United Arab Emirates
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m total
  • Cape Town to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 273 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 864 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 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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Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

13:15-10:55

1 stop19h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 125

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

0:55-1:10

1 stop22h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 360

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

16:35-2:30

1 stop31h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 360

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 376

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 376

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/12

17:15-6:55

1 stop35h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 376
Fastest return journey

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

13:15-0:35

Nonstop9h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 571

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

6:05-1:05

2 stops41h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 750

Cape TownAbu Dhabi

CPT Cape Town Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CPTAUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

13:50-3:10

1 stop11h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 880

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

16:35-3:30

1 stop32h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 880

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates (average of R10 837). Flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 728). 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?

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

The most flights from CPT to AE0 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

About 10% of weekly flights between Cape Town and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 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 Tuesday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates?

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates is 48 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways 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
3 662 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 731 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 041 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
327 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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 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, 27 444 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 519, Qatar Airways can have you in United Arab Emirates from Cape Town in 11h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7524 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 591. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Etihad Airways, 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 (90%), Emirates (87%), South African( 87%).

  • 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 R54 377, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R6 170. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around R10 154.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates (average of R10 837). Flying from Cape Town to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 728). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 811AverageR11 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 192AverageR9 937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 847AverageR10 569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 508AverageR11 087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 084AverageR13 954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR12 266AverageR13 553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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