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$413+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CPT
mar. 19 — mar. 261
mié. 3/19
mié. 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated marzo 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$634
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$413
(Ethiopian Air)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$809

Good round-trip deal

$1,040 or less

Good one-way deal

$662 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 14, 2025.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/195:20 amDXB - CPT
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
mié. 4/91:00 pmCPT - DXB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/13$644
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/64:25 amDXB - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
mar. 5/209:00 amCPT - DXB
2 stops15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/13$658
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/216:55 amDXB - CPT
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 3/285:50 amCPT - DXB
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$703
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/66:55 amDXB - CPT
2 stops32h 50mKenya Airways
mar. 5/202:30 pmCPT - DXB
2 stops30h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/13$713
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/53:50 amDXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 45mEmirates
mar. 5/201:05 pmCPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 30mEmirates
Deal found 3/13$902
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/231:55 amDXB - CPT
1 stop21h 35mKLM
mar. 9/23:20 pmCPT - DXB
2 stops29h 40mKLM
Deal found 3/13$921
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/2111:00 amDXB - CPT
2 stops29h 30mAir France
vie. 3/288:50 amCPT - DXB
1 stop22h 10mAir France
Deal found 3/13$949
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/292:00 amDXB - CPT
1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines
mié. 8/64:35 pmCPT - DXB
1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/13$1,060
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/83:50 amDXB - CPT
Nonstop9h 45mSouth African
lun. 4/146:25 pmCPT - DXB
Nonstop9h 25mSouth African
Deal found 3/13$1,085
This Oman Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Oman Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/25:15 pmDXB - CPT
2 stops19h 35mOman Air
dom. 4/67:15 pmCPT - DXB
2 stops29h 55mOman Air
Deal found 3/13$1,246

Find flights from Dubai to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Cape Town 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 14, 2025.

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Dubai

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

sáb. 4/26

11:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/6

1:00 pm-11:40 am

1 stop20h 40m

$647

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

mar. 5/6

4:25 am-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/20

9:00 am-2:55 am

2 stops15h 55m

$658

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

mar. 5/6

6:55 am-1:45 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/20

2:30 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$713

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

lun. 4/7

6:55 am-10:35 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 4/26

2:20 pm-4:35 am

1 stop12h 15m

$843

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

lun. 5/5

3:50 am-11:35 am

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/20

1:05 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop9h 30m

$902

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

dom. 3/23

1:55 am-9:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/2

3:20 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$921

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

dom. 6/29

2:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 8/6

4:35 pm-12:20 am

1 stop29h 45m

$1,060

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

mar. 4/8

3:50 am-11:35 am

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 4/14

6:25 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop9h 25m

$1,085

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

mié. 4/2

5:15 pm-10:50 am

2 stops19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 4/6

7:15 pm-3:10 am

2 stops29h 55m

$1,246

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

vie. 3/21

4:25 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$413

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Compare providers for flights from Dubai to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dubai-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dubai-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Dubai-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dubai to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dubai to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Cape Town is 57 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 Dubai to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 DXB to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to Cape Town at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town. 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 marzo 14, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated marzo 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways from Dubai to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,202 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,202 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,202 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,202 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,545 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,202 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,202 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from Dubai Intl. Booking flights from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights to Cape Town from 4 different airlines. 9h 40m is how long a flight from Dubai to Cape Town Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Cape Town flight route?

    This flight path from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Cape Town round-trip from $634. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $644, and Kenya Airways, from $713. Ethiopian Air is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Cape Town one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $413. Users have also found prices from $432 and $489 on Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $655. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for $669 on average our data indicates $915 when flying from Dubai to Cape Town.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town 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 Dubai to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to Cape Town. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$573Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$610Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$839Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
South AfricanCheapest$1,021Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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