DXB - CPT

R6 009 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Cape Town

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
R11 185
Overall average: R13 060
Ethiopian Air
Mi 25/3Mi 1/4
DXB - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R14 246
Typical prices: R15 352-R19 534
Emirates
So 1/3So 8/3
DXB - CPT • Direct
Top airlines
Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from R11 185 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 22% price drop
July
Most popular
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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 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town

Mi, Mrz 25 - Mi, Apr 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 13:45
DXB
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CPT
11h 20m
1 stop
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13:50 - 4:10
CPT
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DXB
12h 20m
1 stop
R11 185Ethiopian Air
Mi, Apr 1 - Fr, Apr 10
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5:50 - 17:20
DXB
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CPT
13h 30m
1 stop
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9:00 - 3:30
CPT
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DXB
16h 30m
2 stops
R11 217Multiple Airlines
Mi, Feb 25 - Sa, Mrz 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 14:35
DXB
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CPT
12h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:30 - 4:10
CPT
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DXB
17h 40m
2 stops
R11 265Ethiopian Air
Fr, Mrz 6 - Sa, Mrz 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 14:35
DXB
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CPT
12h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:30 - 2:55
CPT
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DXB
16h 25m
2 stops
R11 281Ethiopian Air
Sa, Jul 11 - Fr, Jul 31
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4:25 - 14:35
DXB
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CPT
12h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:55
CPT
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DXB
11h 05m
1 stop
R11 297Ethiopian Air
So, Mrz 1 - Sa, Mrz 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 13:45
DXB
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CPT
11h 20m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 3:55
CPT
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DXB
12h 05m
1 stop
R11 330Ethiopian Air
Di, Mrz 3 - Mo, Mrz 9
Qatar Airways Logo
5:20 - 17:30
DXB
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CPT
14h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:05 - 10:25
CPT
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DXB
26h 20m
2 stops
R11 346Qatar Airways
Fr, Mrz 20 - Mo, Mrz 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:10 - 9:25
DXB
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CPT
18h 15m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 4:10
CPT
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DXB
12h 20m
1 stop
R11 378Ethiopian Air
Mo, Mrz 23 - Mo, Mrz 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 13:45
DXB
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CPT
11h 20m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:00 - 4:10
CPT
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DXB
17h 10m
2 stops
R11 394Ethiopian Air
Sa, Jul 11 - Fr, Jul 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:25 - 14:35
DXB
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CPT
12h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:55
CPT
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DXB
11h 05m
1 stop
R11 410Ethiopian Air
Booking Insights

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.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Dubai to Cape Town, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cape Town, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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 September, where tickets cost R11 009 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R17 419 and R16 121 respectively.

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

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 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R13 500 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, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR6 009
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (13% 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
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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 R6 009 for a one-way ticket and R11 185 for a return.

  • 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Dubai and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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, South African or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Cape Town are South African and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R17 851 and an overall rating of 7,3, South African is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R11 649 and an overall rating of 7,2.

  • 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.

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 R13 259 or less round-trip.

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

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying 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 3514 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
8,3Crew
Airline reviews

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

8,0 ExcellentAmod, Feb 2026
DXB - DEL
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Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

Very poor boarding experience with these remote gates and buses. Also these 777s bardy need a remodeling. Entertainment is a bit laggy. Food and crew is still among the better, but they seriously have to do something with these remote gates.

Top, only problem about Weather but not depended Qatar Airways. Anyway staff offered kimbo Refreshments

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

In the business class it was everything wonderful. However in the economy is a hell. BTW. When I asked to search for tickets, I ordered business and I was offered options with economy, that was not clear in the order, so I could've acted faster to rectify it.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

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

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

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