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AED 1,381 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Cape Town

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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.

Recent return flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Dubai to Cape Town.
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04:25 - 14:30DXB-CPT
12h 05m1 stop
13:50 - 04:10CPT-DXB
12h 20m1 stop
AED 2,104Ethiopian Air
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dom., 16 mar. - jue., 20 mar.
04:25 - 14:35DXB-CPT
12h 10m1 stop
13:50 - 04:10CPT-DXB
12h 20m1 stop
AED 2,156Ethiopian Air
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dom., 18 may. - jue., 5 jun.
23:20 - 10:50DXB-CPT
13h 30m1 stop
13:00 - 10:15CPT-DXB
19h 15m1 stop
AED 2,255Qatar Airways
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vie., 9 may. - mié., 28 may.
13:15 - 10:50DXB-CPT
23h 35m1 stop
13:00 - 03:25CPT-DXB
12h 25m1 stop
AED 2,277Qatar Airways
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vie., 2 may. - mié., 21 may.
23:00 - 17:25DXB-CPT
20h 25m1 stop
09:20 - 03:50CPT-DXB
16h 30m2 stops
AED 2,369
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mar., 18 mar. - mar., 25 mar.
00:55 - 20:45DXB-CPT
21h 50m2 stops
11:45 - 23:25CPT-DXB
33h 40m2 stops
AED 2,420
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mié., 14 may. - lun., 26 may.
00:55 - 13:40DXB-CPT
14h 45m2 stops
14:30 - 23:25CPT-DXB
30h 55m2 stops
AED 2,743Kenya Airways
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sáb., 19 abr. - mar., 6 may.
00:55 - 13:40DXB-CPT
14h 45m2 stops
23:30 - 05:25CPT-DXB
27h 55m1 stop
AED 2,747Kenya Airways
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sáb., 17 may. - jue., 5 jun.
03:50 - 11:35DXB-CPT
9h 45mdirect
18:25 - 05:50CPT-DXB
9h 25mdirect
AED 3,320Emirates
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lun., 7 abr. - lun., 28 abr.
03:50 - 11:35DXB-CPT
9h 45mdirect
13:05 - 00:35CPT-DXB
9h 30mdirect
AED 3,327Emirates
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mié., 30 abr. - dom., 1 jun.

Flights from Dubai to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

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.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cape Town on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Dubai to Cape Town. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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 AED 2,585 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 4,580 and AED 3,603 respectively.

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 17 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

AED 1,381
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (42% more expensive on average)
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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 AED 376 for a one-way ticket and AED 573 for a return.

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

    Dubai airport is called Dubai Intl and the only airport in Cape Town is 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 direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Cape Town are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of AED 3,512 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 2,668 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline.

  • 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.

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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 AED 2,148 or less one-way and AED 3,378 or less round-trip.

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

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

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

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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Top 5 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dubai to Cape Town? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3279 reviews
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreRoy, Jan 2025DXB - KBV
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Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Emirates is always a pleasure to travel on. From the spectacular First and Business Class configurations of your big A380 and 777, to the Bar Lounge to, of course, your impecable on board flight attendance and their iconic uniform, now also even available for young girls. All the destinations that Emirates offers makes it an airline of choice many a time.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

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...

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

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

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

My carry on bag was taken by Alaska Air as we boarded in LAX! She said there was not room. There was plenty of room. I told her that my meds and personal items were in it. She did not care. She said it would be sent to my final destination, Nairobi. Well it got to Nairobi the day I was to fly home. The handle of my bag was crushed so could not retract. So I had to remove it. I had to buy converters, malaria medication. personal items. I filled out the missing form at the Nairobi airport. I asked that it be shipped to the Kisumu airport. When it was obviously not going to make it for my time in Kenya. I asked that it be sent to John Wayne Airport. NONE of that happened. I only knew it was at Nairobi because my air tag indicated it was finally in Nairobi the day I was leaving Kenya! Now I need to purchase a new carry on bag!!!

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

It was a long flight but overall a good one. The one thing that I would comment on is that there is a real problem with disposable plastic products when it comes to the meal service. It would be great for Qatar Airways to find ways to make its meal service more circular and reduce the immense amount of waste.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

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.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

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 .

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

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

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

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.

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