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Flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Cape Town to Dubai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Dubai.C$731 per passenger.Departing Thu, Mar 20, returning Mon, Mar 24.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Mar 20, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dubai on Mon, Mar 24, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$731, select.
Dubai.C$747 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 6, returning Tue, May 13.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Tue, May 6, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dubai on Tue, May 13, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$747, select.
Dubai.C$773 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 27, returning Tue, Jun 3.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Tue, May 27, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dubai on Tue, Jun 3, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$773, select.
Dubai.C$776 per passenger.Departing Thu, Mar 20, returning Sat, Apr 19.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Mar 20, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dubai on Sat, Apr 19, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$776, select.
Dubai.C$782 per passenger.Departing Sat, Apr 26, returning Sat, May 3.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Sat, Apr 26, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dubai on Sat, May 3, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$782, select.
Dubai.C$784 per passenger.Departing Sat, Apr 5, returning Sat, Apr 12.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Sat, Apr 5, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dubai on Sat, Apr 12, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$784, select.
Dubai.C$790 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 11, returning Thu, May 1.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Mar 11, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dubai on Thu, May 1, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$790, select.
Dubai.C$791 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 26, returning Wed, Jun 4.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Wed, Mar 26, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dubai on Wed, Jun 4, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$791, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Dubai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Dubai flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from C$731
Apr
from C$784
May
from C$747
Jun
from C$819
Jul
from C$934
Aug
from C$896
Sep
from C$896
Oct
from C$884
Nov
from C$837
Dec
from C$916
Jan
from C$875
Feb
from C$896

Direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai

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Cape Town to Dubai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$731
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time9 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineSouth African Airways
Average flights per week30

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

There are 4 airports in Dubai: Dubai, Sharjah, Dubai Al Maktoum International, and Ras Al Khaimah.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Dubai is C$731. 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 28 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Dubai.
South African Airways and Emirates fly direct from Cape Town to Dubai.
There are 30 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Dubai, as of March 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Dubai is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from Cape Town Airport, the cheapest airport near Dubai is Dubai – which is 5.6 km away from the center of Dubai. We've found flights to this airport from C$731.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Dubai on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 28 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 Dubai 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 Dubai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Dubai, when it usually averages around 42°C. You can expect the least rain in May. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and Emirates offer the cheapest flight tickets to Dubai.

How to find cheap flights to Dubai from Cape Town

Looking for cheap tickets from Cape Town to Dubai? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit "search." From Delta Air Lines 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 Cape Town to Dubai. And with us, there are no hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
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  • Flex your dates to find the best Cape Town–Dubai ticket prices. If you're 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 Dubai from Cape Town.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Cape Town–Dubai 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 Cape Town and Dubai? 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 Cape Town and Dubai. We scour the Internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Dubai, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just stumble on 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 Cape Town to Dubai 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 the next time you travel.

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