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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 13:15 and lands at 22:40
• Latest: departs at 20:00 and lands at 5:25.

The flight takes about 9h 25m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Dubai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Cape Town to Dubai takes 9h 25m, covering 12 294 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Cape Town to Dubai range from R10 982 to R13 596, with an average of R12 263 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 982 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of R12 263. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R10 103 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R12 882 for direct.

Emirates is the only airline operating Cape Town to Dubai flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R357–R357 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Dubai flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Dubai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R7 256.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R57 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Cape Town to Dubai usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to Dubai route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 16 minutes.

One-stop flights from Cape Town to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 2% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Cape Town to Dubai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R11 958 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R12 997, a difference of R1 040. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Emirates operates flights between Cape Town and Dubai.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 43m, compared to 13h 52m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and 14h 44m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Cape Town (Gulf Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.