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Flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Dubai to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Cape Town.C$847 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 27, returning Tue, Jun 3.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dubai on Tue, May 27, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Jun 3, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$847, select.
Cape Town.C$847 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 13, returning Tue, May 20.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dubai on Tue, May 13, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Tue, May 20, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$847, select.
Cape Town.C$856 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 8, returning Sat, Jun 14.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dubai on Sun, Jun 8, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Sat, Jun 14, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$856, select.
Cape Town.C$859 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 3, returning Sun, Sep 7.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Dubai on Wed, Sep 3, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cape Town on Sun, Sep 7, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$859, select.
Cape Town.C$859 per passenger.Departing Thu, Apr 24, returning Tue, Apr 29.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dubai on Thu, Apr 24, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Apr 29, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$859, select.
Cape Town.C$890 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 9, returning Thu, Oct 16.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines and Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dubai on Thu, Oct 9, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Safair, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Oct 16, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$890, select.
Cape Town.C$925 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 18, returning Wed, Mar 25.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Dubai on Wed, Mar 18, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cape Town on Wed, Mar 25, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$925, select.
Cape Town.C$930 per passenger.Departing Sun, Apr 20, returning Sun, May 11.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dubai on Sun, Apr 20, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Sun, May 11, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$930, 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 May.
Apr
from C$859
May
from C$847
Jun
from C$856
Jul
from C$1,082
Aug
from C$1,055
Sep
from C$859
Oct
from C$890
Nov
from C$1,011
Dec
from C$1,120
Jan
from C$1,021
Feb
from C$947
Mar
from C$925

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 foundC$847
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time9 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineSouth African Airways
Average flights per week60

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Dubai to Cape Town is C$847. 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.
There are 30 flights per week flying from Dubai to Cape Town, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Cape Town is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Cape Town Airport on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 43 minutes.
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

Looking for cheap tickets from Dubai to Cape Town? 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 Dubai to Cape Town. 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 Dubai–Cape Town 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 Cape Town from Dubai.
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  • 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 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 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 the next time you travel.

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