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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$875	Ethiopian 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Cape Town is currently $875
Cheapest one-way flight	$476	Air Tanzania 2 stops 15 hr Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest one-way flight from Dubai to Cape Town is currently $476
Cheapest nonstop flights	$992	Emirates Nonstop 10 hr Sun, May 17 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Dubai to Cape Town is currently $992
Last-minute weekend getaway	$875	Ethiopian 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dubai to Cape Town is currently $875
Cheapest business class flights	$2,762	Qatar Airways, Oman Air 2 stops 41 hr Thu, May 21 — Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dubai to Cape Town is currently $2,762

Fastest flight	9 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Dubai to Cape Town takes 9 hr 30 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 Dubai to Cape Town is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $550–820
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $690–940

Popular airlines from Dubai to Cape Town

Emirates

Nonstop

from $992

Typical price: $940–1,500

10 weekly nonstop flights

DXB - CPT Every day
Ethiopian

from $875

Typical price: $600–970

35 weekly connecting flights

DXB, SHJ - CPT Every day
Qatar Airways

from $877

Typical price: $660–1,200

30 weekly connecting flights

DXB, SHJ - CPT Every day
Kenya Airways

from $1,381

Typical price: $850–1,800

13 weekly connecting flights

DXB, SHJ - CPT Every day

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

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Dubai to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $550 to $820.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $875. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Tanzania from $476.

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

The cheapest Emirates flight from Dubai to Cape Town is $992, flying from May 17 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Dubai to Cape Town is $875, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Dubai to Cape Town is $877, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Dubai to Cape Town is $1,381, flying from May 22 to Jun 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Cape Town starts at $875 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $476 and departs on Thu, Jun 11.

9 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Dubai to Cape Town.

Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Dubai to Cape Town.
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 Dubai to Cape Town 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 Dubai to Cape Town.

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

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

Other popular airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town are:

Qatar Airways offers 30 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Kenya Airways offers 13 connecting flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $875. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Tanzania from $476.

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

The cheapest Emirates flight from Dubai to Cape Town is $992, flying from May 17 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Dubai to Cape Town is $875, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Dubai to Cape Town is $877, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Dubai to Cape Town is $1,381, flying from May 22 to Jun 5.

Emirates flies direct from Dubai to Cape Town.

There are 10 Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town 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 Dubai and Cape Town at price $875 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Emirates flies direct from Dubai to Cape Town.

There are 10 Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town 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 Dubai to Cape Town on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dubai and Cape Town start at $992 from Sun, May 17 to Mon, Jun 1 with Emirates.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Dubai to Cape Town, 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 Dubai and Cape Town start at $2,762 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, Jun 4 with Qatar Airways, Oman Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dubai and Cape Town start at $875 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20.

To book business class trips from Dubai to Cape Town, 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 Dubai and Cape Town starts at $875 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dubai and Cape Town at price $875 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town, 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.