DXB - CPT

$385 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Cape Town

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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dubai to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town

Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 23
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 pm - 10:50 amDXB-CPT
13h 30m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 11:40 amCPT-DXB
20h 40m1 stop
$586Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 am - 1:45 pmDXB-CPT
11h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 2:55 amCPT-DXB
11h 05m1 stop
$612Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 28
Qatar Airways Logo
11:25 pm - 10:50 amDXB-CPT
13h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 11:40 amCPT-DXB
20h 40m1 stop
$619Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 28
Kenya Airways Logo
12:55 am - 1:45 pmDXB-CPT
14h 50m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
2:30 pm - 5:25 amCPT-DXB
12h 55m2 stops
$773Kenya Airways
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Mon, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 14
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4:00 am - 10:05 pmDXB-CPT
20h 05m2 stops
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1:00 pm - 3:25 amCPT-DXB
12h 25m1 stop
Sun, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 14
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1:50 am - 8:30 pmDXB-CPT
20h 40m2 stops
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1:00 pm - 3:25 amCPT-DXB
12h 25m1 stop
Wed, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 31
Kenya Airways Logo
12:55 am - 10:10 pmDXB-CPT
23h 15m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
11:30 pm - 11:25 pmCPT-DXB
21h 55m1 stop
$880Kenya Airways
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 19
Emirates Logo
3:50 am - 11:35 amDXB-CPT
9h 45mnonstop
Emirates Logo
6:25 pm - 5:50 amCPT-DXB
9h 25mnonstop
$905Emirates
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 16
Emirates Logo
3:50 am - 11:35 amDXB-CPT
9h 45mnonstop
Emirates Logo
1:05 pm - 12:35 amCPT-DXB
9h 30mnonstop
$909Emirates
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Wed, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 31
South African Logo
3:50 am - 11:35 amDXB-CPT
9h 45mnonstop
South African Logo
1:05 pm - 12:35 amCPT-DXB
9h 30mnonstop
$1,074South African
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Expert advice for your flight from Dubai to Cape Town

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
DXB

For a seamless departure from DXB, take advantage of the fast, free Wi-Fi and efficient check-in at Terminal 3, especially for Emirates flights.

Read more about DXBby Jessica Macdonald
CPT

Upon arrival at CPT, consider using the shuttle service to Cape Town CBD for a convenient and affordable transfer.

Read more about CPTby Daniel Scheffler
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Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dubai to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dubai to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Dubai to Cape Town, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Dubai, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dubai to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost $723 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,246 and $1,006 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Dubai to Cape Town?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $863 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dubai to Cape Town, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$385
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% increase in price.
Flight from Dubai to Cape Town

When to book flights from Dubai to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Dubai to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town was $385 for a one-way ticket and $586 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dubai and Cape Town?

    A passport is required to fly from Dubai to Cape Town.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dubai to Cape Town?

    When flying out of Dubai you will be using Dubai Intl. You will be landing at Cape Town, also known as Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dubai to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dubai to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Dubai and Cape Town.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dubai to Cape Town?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dubai to Cape Town, Emirates or South African?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Cape Town are Emirates and South African. With an average price for the route of $985 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. South African is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,169 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dubai to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dubai to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Dubai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline. Booking your flights between Dubai and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Dubai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dubai to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $936 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai to Cape Town?

Find which airlines fly direct from Dubai Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Tuesday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Wednesday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Thursday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Friday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Saturday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Sunday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Tuesday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Wednesday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Thursday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Friday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Saturday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

Sunday

Condor, Emirates, South African

Condor, Emirates, +1 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Dubai to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
Airline reviews

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

10.0 ExcellentPaul, Jun 2025DXB - YUL
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Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Boston to Doha was great but Doha to Dhaka was the worst experience.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Overall experience was OK. Seats were truly uncomfortable for such a long flight. Food quality was mediocre at best. The staff was great though!

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

Not good. Expected a lot more as far as excellence.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

I have been flew with ET since 2013 and I wish the service can be reach standard airlines as Star Alliance member please ET you need to improve many thing on the services learn from SQ and other member

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