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AED 1,447 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Dubai

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Cheap Flight Deals from Cape Town to Dubai (CPT-DXB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Dubai 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.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Dubai.
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13:50 - 04:10CPT-DXB
12h 20m1 stop
04:25 - 14:30DXB-CPT
12h 05m1 stop
AED 1,869Ethiopian Air
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Thu, 23 Jan - Wed, 29 Jan
13:50 - 02:55CPT-DXB
11h 05m1 stop
04:25 - 14:30DXB-CPT
12h 05m1 stop
AED 1,888Ethiopian Air
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Sat, 18 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
12:35 - 03:50CPT-DXB
13h 15m1 stop
05:20 - 17:25DXB-CPT
14h 05m1 stop
AED 1,910Qatar Airways
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Tue, 4 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar
14:15 - 00:30CPT-DXB
32h 15m1 stop
02:00 - 13:35DXB-CPT
13h 35m2 stops
AED 2,163Kenya Airways
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Sat, 18 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
23:00 - 00:30CPT-DXB
23h 30m1 stop
02:00 - 13:35DXB-CPT
13h 35m2 stops
AED 2,196Kenya Airways
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Tue, 11 Mar - Mon, 17 Mar
19:10 - 11:55CPT-DXB
14h 45m1 stop
05:20 - 17:25DXB-CPT
14h 05m1 stop
AED 2,314Qatar Airways
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Fri, 7 Feb - Fri, 21 Feb
13:40 - 01:05CPT-DXB
9h 25mdirect
03:50 - 11:40DXB-CPT
9h 50mdirect
AED 2,468Emirates
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Thu, 23 Jan - Wed, 29 Jan
13:40 - 01:05CPT-DXB
9h 25mdirect
09:10 - 16:45DXB-CPT
9h 35mdirect
AED 2,670Emirates
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Fri, 14 Mar - Fri, 21 Mar
18:25 - 05:55CPT-DXB
9h 30mdirect
09:10 - 16:45DXB-CPT
9h 35mdirect
AED 3,015South African
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Sat, 18 Jan - Thu, 23 Jan
18:25 - 05:55CPT-DXB
9h 30mdirect
03:50 - 11:40DXB-CPT
9h 50mdirect
AED 3,023South African
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Mon, 20 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan

Flights from Cape Town to Dubai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Dubai 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 Cape Town to Dubai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Dubai on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Dubai, 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 Cape Town to Dubai is February, where tickets cost AED 2,211 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 2,997 and AED 2,824 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at AED 2,135 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Dubai, 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 Cape Town to Dubai, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

AED 1,447
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Dubai

When to book flights from Cape Town to Dubai

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Dubai was AED 394 for a one-way ticket and AED 509 for a return.

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

    Cape Town and Dubai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Cape Town from Cape Town Intl and will be arriving at Dubai Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to Dubai?

    Lufthansa, South African, and KLM offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to Dubai flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Dubai are Emirates and South African. With an average price for the route of AED 2,984 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 AED 3,138 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Cape Town to Dubai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Dubai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Dubai with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

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

    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 Dubai from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 1,999 or less one-way and AED 2,949 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl?

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

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Tuesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Wednesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Thursday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Friday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Saturday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Sunday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Tuesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Wednesday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Thursday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Friday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Saturday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

Sunday

Emirates, South African

Emirates, South African

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Top 5 airlines serving from Cape Town to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Dubai. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Dubai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3410 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
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Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

2.0 MediocreAlaa, Dec 2024ALG - DXB
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Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

Amazing and great experience, crew was available and took great care of my parents. Food was nice and so was the service. Aircraft from Dubai to Mumbai was not so great and was a big showdown of the aircraft service

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

Better boarding process at Hyderabad airport Better time management by air hostesses in providing the meals

Flight attendants were great. Comfort of seat and lie down bed pretty good. Food was very mediocre. Wine was good (red French wine) although I should have taken advantage of having more! :-) it was too late on the flight From znz—I was tired…then too early from Dubai. Woman sitting behind me dropped a full bag of garbage on my head while I was sleeping…orange peels, wet partially eaten food and very smelly food garbage which I literally had to pick out of my hair, off my face and away from my pillow. Not the airlines fault but still a very unpleasant experience.

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

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

riding in first class, you don't expect every time you order your dinner or breakfast that the first thing the stewardess says is Let me see if we have any left. Also, the food selection was not great: 3 of 4 entrees had mushrooms and I dont eat mushrooms, the 4th item was 'let me see if we have any left' and this was within 30 mins of entering the flight! Same experience level, it didn't feel first class this round.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

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 ;-)

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

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

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

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.

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

The boarding area was too small with only one agent checking passengers into their standing bus

My experience was with Ethiopian airlines was pathetic. I would not recommend anyone to travel with Ethiopian air. Customer Service was very poor, rude stuff and flight attendants. Unwilling to offer help when asked either not able to articulate English properly or adamantly rude. Bole airport is dirty and unpleasant. Many passengers going through the airport but inadequate staff to offer service. Passengers in the flight very unkempt. Noisy flight. flight attendants unable to make order during flight. Passengers with kids unable to control their kids. The kids kept screaming, and shouting during the flight making everyone uncomfortable. Overall the flight was not comfortable.

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

We were delayed about 5 hours each way from JFK to Nairobi. On the way out, we sat on the tarmac for 5 hours making for almost 20 hours on the plane. And the seats are so uncomfortable. My bottom has never been so sore on a long flight before. Bring a pad if you can. On the return, we were delayed 5 hours in the airport. It was reported as a 3 hour delay on the board and website but at the gate it was 5 hours. So, we waited with 3 kids in the airport when we could have been at the hotel resting instead. The flight was completely full probably due to the cancelled flight the night before. I wonder if the airline is in such shambles because of their possible impending bankruptcy. The staff were pleasant and the vegan meals we requested were impressive for an airplane tv dinner style tray.

Service was good, but I lost my baggage. There should be more accountability to passengers, and more concern to help find lost baggage.

Was too pissed about my luggage not being with me even though they assured me at the gate it was to recall any other problems. Planes on the inside are in terrible shape. Thank goodness the engines seem to run okay.

Terrible. Flew from Rwanda to Nairobi for transfer then on to Madagascar. Kenya Airways does not like to park at a gate. They park on the outskirts requiring a bus shuttle. That part is okay, but the bus drops you off outside of security. If I did not skip to the front of the line with my remaining half hour connection, I would have missed my flight. Complete security check plus taking off of shoes had to be completed (again). I made it to Madagascar, but my checked bag decided to take a trip to Dubai. I know tag on luggage was to Madagascar. No one can figure out how it made it to Dubai, except for incompetence. Even though I knew it was in Dubai, they would not allow a tracking to be done until Kenya Airways had the opportunity to get it on the next flight to Madagascar. Did not happen of course! I took 3 flights with Kenya Airways during this journey. Everyone of them had something go wrong. Please look elsewhere for another airline which I will be doing in the future.

Terrible. 6 hours late and zero urgency after the fact. Took over an hour to board and then an hour plus on the runway.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/1Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
11h 35mCPT-DXB
AED 1,447
18/2Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 20mCPT-DXB
AED 1,454
26/5Mon
2 stops
15h 40mCPT-DXB
AED 1,535
2/2Sun
2 stops
18h 45mCPT-DXB
AED 1,579
2/2Sun
directSouth African
9h 25mCPT-DXB
AED 1,807
8/1Wed
directSouth African
9h 25mCPT-DXB
AED 1,814
30/3Sun
directEmirates
9h 30mCPT-DXB
AED 1,924
18/2Tue
directEmirates
9h 25mCPT-DXB
AED 1,939
6/3Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
23h 30mCPT-DXB
AED 5,472
25/2Tue
2 stopsKenya Airways
32h 05mCPT-DXB
AED 5,479

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