Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Dubai (CPT - DXB)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$737	Qatar Airways 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Dubai is currently $737
Cheapest one-way flight	$434	Qatar Airways 1 stop 14 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town to Dubai is currently $434
Cheapest nonstop flights	$824	Emirates Nonstop 10 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cape Town to Dubai is currently $824
Last-minute weekend getaway	$824	Emirates Nonstop 10 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cape Town to Dubai is currently $824
Cheapest business class flights	$2,084	Air Tanzania 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Thu, Jun 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cape Town to Dubai is currently $2,084

Fastest flight	9 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cape Town to Dubai takes 9 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Dubai is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $530–680
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $760–910

Popular airlines from Cape Town to Dubai

Emirates

Nonstop

from $885

Typical price: $850–1,500

10 weekly nonstop flights

CPT - DXB Every day
Ethiopian

from $864

Typical price: $620–1,150

35 weekly connecting flights

CPT - DXB, SHJ Every day
Qatar Airways

from $737

Typical price: $800–1,550

31 weekly connecting flights

CPT - DXB, SHJ Every day
Kenya Airways

from $934

Typical price: $670–1,650

13 weekly connecting flights

CPT - DXB, SHJ Every day

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Popular airports near Dubai

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Dubai United Arab Emirates 28 min 6 mi
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

Sharjah United Arab Emirates 35 min 17 mi
Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 1 hr 11 min 66 mi
Fujairah International Airport (FJR)

Fujairah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 18 min 66 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Dubai

The cheapest flights from Cape Town to Dubai are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $530 to $680.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $737. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $434.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Emirates flight from Cape Town to Dubai is $885, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Cape Town to Dubai is $864, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Cape Town to Dubai is $737, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Cape Town to Dubai is $934, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Dubai starts at $737 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $434 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

9 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Cape Town to Dubai.

Most visitors arrive Oct–Apr when the weather is warm and dry. With a desert climate, temperatures soar in the summer (Jun–Sep). Major events include the Dubai Shopping Festival (Jan–Feb); Dubai International Jazz Festival and Dubai Tennis Championships (both Feb–Mar); the Dubai World Cup horse race (Mar–Apr); and the Dubai International Film Festival (Nov–Dec). The major religious holidays are Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha (all dates vary) when some restaurants may close temporarily.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cape Town to Dubai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cape Town to Dubai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cape Town to Dubai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 10 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .

In terms of flights, Ethiopian is the most popular. Ethiopian offers 35 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Dubai are:

Qatar Airways offers 31 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) .
Kenya Airways offers 13 connecting flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cape Town and Dubai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $737. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $434.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Emirates flight from Cape Town to Dubai is $885, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Cape Town to Dubai is $864, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Cape Town to Dubai is $737, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Cape Town to Dubai is $934, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.

Emirates flies direct from Cape Town to Dubai.

There are 10 Emirates direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Dubai at price $824 is offered by Emirates from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Emirates flies direct from Cape Town to Dubai.

There are 10 Emirates direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cape Town and Dubai start at $824 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20 with Emirates.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cape Town to Dubai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Dubai start at $2,084 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 18 with Air Tanzania.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Dubai start at $737 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17.

To book business class trips from Cape Town to Dubai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cape Town and Dubai starts at $824 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Emirates.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Dubai at price $824 is offered by Emirates from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.