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Flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.$865 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Feb, returning Tue, 11 Feb.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dubai on Thu, 6 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 11 Feb, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $865, select.
Cape Town.$888 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jan, returning Thu, 30 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dubai on Thu, 23 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 30 Jan, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $888, select.
Cape Town.$911 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Mar, returning Thu, 3 Apr.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dubai on Tue, 25 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 3 Apr, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $911, select.
Cape Town.$913 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jul, returning Sat, 9 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dubai on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $913, select.
Cape Town.$913 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 May, returning Sat, 17 May.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dubai on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 17 May, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $913, select.
Cape Town.$913 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Apr, returning Thu, 10 Apr.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dubai on Tue, 1 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 10 Apr, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $913, select.
Cape Town.$914 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jul, returning Sat, 26 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dubai on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $914, select.
Cape Town.$916 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Nov, returning Tue, 19 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dubai on Thu, 14 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 19 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $916, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in February.
Nov
from $916
Dec
from $967
Jan
from $888
Feb
from $865
Mar
from $918
Apr
from $913
May
from $913
Jun
from $1,016
Jul
from $914
Aug
from $1,025
Sep
from $921
Oct
from $1,106

Direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town

Dubai to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dubai to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Dubai to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$865
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time9 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineSouth African Airways
Average flights per week90

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Cape Town is $864. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Cape Town.
South African Airways and Emirates fly direct from Dubai to Cape Town.
As of November 2024, there are 30 flights per week flying from Dubai to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Cape Town is usually November 2024.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Cape Town Airport on Thursday, 6 February 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

How to find cheap flights to Cape Town from Dubai

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  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Dubai to Cape Town. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Cape Town from Dubai from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets.
  • Flex your dates to find the best Dubai-Cape Town ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Cape Town from Dubai.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Dubai-Cape Town flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Dubai and Cape Town? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Dubai and Cape Town. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Cape Town, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Dubai to Cape Town flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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