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 $657. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from $711, and Kenya Airways, from $868. Qatar Airways is priced at 25% 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $422. Users have also found prices from $456 and $739 on Ethiopian Air and South African, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $647. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for $587 on average our data indicates $3,628 when flying from Dubai to Cape Town.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Dubai to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Dubai to Cape Town?

Departing on a Wednesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 26% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 58 days in advance to save up to 34% 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 58 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 Dubai to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $920, or $955 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Dubai in May are about $884 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $579.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Dubai-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Dubai-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 OneTravel the most. OneTravel 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.

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.

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: 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

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	OneTravel 3 stars
Round-trip from	$657 (Qatar Airways)
One-way from	$422 (Qatar Airways)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$818
Good round-trip deal	$1,066 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 abril 15, 2025.

sáb. 10/254:25 amDXB - CPT

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

jue. 11/131:50 pmCPT - DXB

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/15

$655

mié. 6/45:50 amDXB - CPT

1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways

sáb. 6/71:00 pmCPT - DXB

1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/15

$657

sáb. 12/132:00 amDXB - CPT

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

jue. 12/186:05 amCPT - DXB

2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$754

mar. 9/212:55 amDXB - CPT

2 stops14h 50mKenya Airways

dom. 9/282:30 pmCPT - DXB

2 stops30h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/15

$868

jue. 5/291:00 amDXB - CPT

1 stop22h 25mKLM

vie. 6/611:15 pmCPT - DXB

1 stop21h 45mKLM

Deal found 4/14

$874

mar. 9/23:50 amDXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mEmirates

dom. 9/281:05 pmCPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 30mEmirates

Deal found 4/15

$901

lun. 8/252:00 amDXB - CPT

1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines

mar. 9/94:35 pmCPT - DXB

1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$950

sáb. 10/2510:45 pmDXB - CPT

2 stops37h 45mOman Air

dom. 11/166:55 pmCPT - DXB

2 stops24h 30mOman Air

Deal found 4/15

$958

jue. 7/103:50 amDXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mSouth African

jue. 7/246:25 pmCPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 4/15

$1,084

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mié. 6/45:50 amDXB - CPT

1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways

sáb. 6/71:00 pmCPT - DXB

1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/15

$657

mié. 9/34:25 amDXB - CPT

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

dom. 9/287:25 amCPT - DXB

2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/15

$711

mar. 9/212:55 amDXB - CPT

2 stops14h 50mKenya Airways

dom. 9/282:30 pmCPT - DXB

2 stops30h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/15

$868

jue. 5/291:00 amDXB - CPT

1 stop22h 25mKLM

vie. 6/611:15 pmCPT - DXB

1 stop21h 45mKLM

Deal found 4/14

$874

mar. 9/23:50 amDXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mEmirates

dom. 9/281:05 pmCPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 30mEmirates

Deal found 4/15

$901

mar. 9/23:50 amDXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

dom. 9/284:20 pmCPT - DXB

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$929

lun. 8/252:00 amDXB - CPT

1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines

mar. 9/94:35 pmCPT - DXB

1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$950

jue. 7/103:50 amDXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mSouth African

jue. 7/246:25 pmCPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 25mSouth African

Deal found 4/15

$1,084

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lun. 4/2112:05 pmDXB - CPT

1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways

mar. 5/66:55 pmCPT - DXB

1 stop26h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/15

$5,084

mar. 4/223:50 amDXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

mar. 4/291:30 pmCPT - DXB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$929

mar. 4/221:00 amDXB - CPT

2 stops34h 45mKLM

mar. 4/2911:00 pmCPT - DXB

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 4/15

$1,402

mié. 4/234:25 amDXB - CPT

1 stop34h 35mEthiopian Air

mar. 4/291:50 pmCPT - DXB

1 stop12h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/15

$693

mié. 4/235:50 amDXB - CPT

1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways

mar. 4/299:00 amCPT - DXB

2 stops16h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/15

$710

mié. 4/236:55 amDXB - CPT

2 stops32h 45mKenya Airways

mar. 4/292:30 pmCPT - DXB

2 stops30h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/15

$973

mié. 4/231:55 pmDXB - CPT

1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines

lun. 5/54:35 pmCPT - DXB

1 stop17h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$4,541

jue. 4/243:50 amDXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mSouth African

mié. 5/78:10 amCPT - DXB

1 stop13h 35mSouth African

Deal found 4/15

$4,072

jue. 4/243:50 amDXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mSouth African

vie. 5/95:25 pmCPT - DXB

1 stop12h 55mSouth African

Deal found 4/15

$4,072

vie. 4/253:50 amDXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mEmirates

mar. 5/61:05 pmCPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 30mEmirates

Deal found 4/15

$939

vie. 4/251:15 amDXB - CPT

2 stops39h 20mSWISS

mar. 5/63:20 pmCPT - DXB

2 stops27h 45mSWISS

Deal found 4/15

$17,578

jue. 5/83:50 amDXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mEmirates

mié. 5/281:05 pmCPT - DXB

Nonstop9h 30mEmirates

Deal found 4/15

$909

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mié. 4/2311:25 pmDXB - CPT

1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/15

$422

dom. 8/35:10 pmDXB - CPT

2 stops17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/14

$456

sáb. 8/212:55 amDXB - CPT

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$502

sáb. 8/23:50 amDXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mSouth African

Deal found 4/14

$739

sáb. 7/53:50 amDXB - CPT

Nonstop9h 45mEmirates

Deal found 4/15

$768

sáb. 7/51:00 amDXB - CPT

1 stop22h 25mKLM

Deal found 4/15

$879

sáb. 8/22:00 amDXB - CPT

1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$899

jue. 4/246:55 amDXB - CPT

1 stop17h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/15

$1,930

vie. 4/2510:45 pmDXB - CPT

3 stops34h 25mSWISS

Deal found 4/15

$8,803

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DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

mié. 6/4

5:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 6/7

1:00 pm-3:25 am

1 stop12h 25m

$657

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

mié. 9/3

4:25 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 9/28

7:25 am-2:55 am

2 stops17h 30m

$711

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

mar. 9/2

12:55 am-1:45 pm

2 stops14h 50m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 9/28

2:30 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$868

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

jue. 5/29

1:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 6/6

11:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$874

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

mar. 9/2

3:50 am-11:35 am

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 9/28

1:05 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop9h 30m

$901

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

mar. 9/2

3:50 am-11:35 am

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 9/28

4:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop14h 00m

$929

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

lun. 8/25

2:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/9

4:35 pm-2:30 am

1 stop31h 55m

$950

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

jue. 7/10

3:50 am-11:35 am

Nonstop9h 45m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 7/24

6:25 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop9h 25m

$1,084

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

mié. 4/23

11:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop13h 25m

$422

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

dom. 8/3

5:10 pm-8:20 am

2 stops17h 10m

$456

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Compare providers for flights from Dubai to Cape Town

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 April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
SmartFares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*1 star
Trip.com	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
OneTravel	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
oojo	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Dubai-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 OneTravel the most. OneTravel 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

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Estimated round-trip price

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Cape Town

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

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?

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to Cape Town at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town

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

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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS 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

3,198 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8.0

Very good

3,198 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very good

3,198 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,323 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very good

3,198 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,578 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very good

3,198 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,553 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very good

3,198 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,760 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very good

3,198 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

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 $657. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from $711, and Kenya Airways, from $868. Qatar Airways is priced at 25% 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $422. Users have also found prices from $456 and $739 on Ethiopian Air and South African, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $647. While the most popular route (Dubai Intl - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for $587 on average our data indicates $3,628 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$573	Average$675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$585	Average$716	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Emirates	Cheapest$839	Average$983	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
South African	Cheapest$1,021	Average$1,167	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%

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Cheapflights Tip: 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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Cape Town

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 April 11, 2025.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

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 abril 15, 2025.

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 abril 15, 2025.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS 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.

Related info for your journey

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town
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 abril 15, 2025.