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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €392 and round-trip from €587. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      DXB 03:50
      9h 45m
      Direct
      CPT 11:35
      Dubai - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 25 | Emirates
      CPT 13:40
      9h 25m
      Direct
      DXB 01:05
      Cape Town - Dubai | Mon, Nov 30 | Emirates
      €883 €1,138
      22% off
      22% off
      €1,138 €883
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | Emirates
      CPT 18:30
      9h 25m
      Direct
      DXB 05:55
      Cape Town - Dubai | Fri, Nov 27 | Emirates
      €887 €1,138
      22% off
      22% off
      €1,138 €887
    • DXB 04:25
      11h 45m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:10
      Dubai - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
      CPT 13:50
      12h 20m
      1 stop
      DXB 04:10
      Cape Town - Dubai | Mon, Nov 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €587 €1,138
      48% off
      48% off
      €1,138 €587
    • DXB 04:25
      11h 45m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:10
      Dubai - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
      CPT 13:50
      12h 20m
      1 stop
      DXB 04:10
      Cape Town - Dubai | Sat, Nov 28 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €591
      48% off
      €1,138 €591
    • DXB 04:25
      11h 45m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:10
      Dubai - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
      CPT 13:50
      12h 20m
      1 stop
      DXB 04:10
      Cape Town - Dubai | Mon, Nov 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €592
      48% off
      €1,138 €592
    • DXB 04:25
      11h 45m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:10
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 15 | Ethiopian Airlines
      CPT 13:50
      12h 20m
      1 stop
      DXB 04:10
      Cape Town - Dubai | Thu, Nov 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €593
      48% off
      €1,138 €593
    • DXB 03:00
      12h
      1 stop
      CPT 13:00
      Dubai - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
      CPT 13:50
      12h 20m
      1 stop
      DXB 04:10
      Cape Town - Dubai | Fri, Nov 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €593
      48% off
      €1,138 €593
    • DXB 04:25
      11h 45m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:10
      Dubai - Cape Town | Mon, Dec 7 | Ethiopian Airlines
      CPT 13:50
      12h 20m
      1 stop
      DXB 04:10
      Cape Town - Dubai | Thu, Dec 10 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €594
      48% off
      €1,138 €594
    • DXB 04:25
      11h 45m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:10
      Dubai - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
      CPT 13:50
      12h 20m
      1 stop
      DXB 04:10
      Cape Town - Dubai | Fri, Nov 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €594
      48% off
      €1,138 €594
    • DXB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
      CPT 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      DXB 16:00
      Cape Town - Dubai | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DXB 04:00
      15h 45m
      1 stop
      CPT 17:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sun, Jan 10 | Air Tanzania
      €392 €808
      51% off
      51% off
      €808 €392
    • DXB 04:00
      15h 45m
      1 stop
      CPT 17:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Thu, Dec 3 | Air Tanzania
      €419 €808
      48% off
      48% off
      €808 €419
    • DXB 04:00
      15h 20m
      1 stop
      CPT 17:20
      Dubai - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 19 | Air Tanzania
      €444 €808
      45% off
      45% off
      €808 €444
    • DXB 04:25
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:35
      Dubai - Cape Town | Thu, Dec 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €461
      43% off
      €808 €461
    • DXB 04:00
      15h 45m
      1 stop
      CPT 17:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sun, Dec 20 | Air Tanzania
      €464
      43% off
      €808 €464
    • DXB 02:20
      13h 15m
      1 stop
      CPT 13:35
      Dubai - Cape Town | Tue, Dec 8 | Kenya Airways
      €478
      41% off
      €808 €478
    • DXB 06:55
      32h 40m
      1 stop
      CPT 13:35
      Dubai - Cape Town | Wed, Dec 9 | Kenya Airways
      €480
      41% off
      €808 €480
    • DXB 04:00
      15h 20m
      1 stop
      CPT 17:20
      Dubai - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 26 | Air Tanzania
      €498
      38% off
      €808 €498
    • DXB 04:25
      11h 45m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:10
      Dubai - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €498
      38% off
      €808 €498
    • DXB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sun, Jan 24 | South African Airways
      €624 €845
      26% off
      26% off
      €845 €624
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 6 | South African Airways
      €632 €845
      25% off
      25% off
      €845 €632
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sun, Jan 10 | South African Airways
      €632 €845
      25% off
      25% off
      €845 €632
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 14 | South African Airways
      €632
      25% off
      €845 €632
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 24 | South African Airways
      €632
      25% off
      €845 €632
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 29 | South African Airways
      €633
      25% off
      €845 €633
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 27 | South African Airways
      €636
      25% off
      €845 €636
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Thu, Dec 31 | South African Airways
      €651
      23% off
      €845 €651
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Mon, Dec 28 | South African Airways
      €652
      23% off
      €845 €652
    • DXB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 13 | South African Airways
      €623 €808
      23% off
      23% off
      €808 €623
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sun, Jan 24 | South African Airways
      €624 €845
      26% off
      26% off
      €845 €624
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Tue, Dec 1 | South African Airways
      €630 €808
      22% off
      22% off
      €808 €630
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 6 | South African Airways
      €632
      25% off
      €845 €632
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sun, Jan 10 | South African Airways
      €632
      25% off
      €845 €632
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 14 | South African Airways
      €632
      25% off
      €845 €632
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 29 | South African Airways
      €633
      25% off
      €845 €633
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 26 | South African Airways
      €634
      25% off
      €845 €634
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 27 | South African Airways
      €636
      25% off
      €845 €636
    • DXB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 19 | South African Airways
      €632 €871
      27% off
      27% off
      €871 €632
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 13 | South African Airways
      €632 €871
      27% off
      27% off
      €871 €632
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | South African Airways
      €633 €871
      27% off
      27% off
      €871 €633
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 15 | South African Airways
      €634
      27% off
      €871 €634
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 14 | South African Airways
      €658
      24% off
      €871 €658
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 13 | Emirates
      €679
      22% off
      €871 €679
    • DXB 02:20
      12h 30m
      1 stop
      CPT 13:35
      Dubai - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 18 | Kenya Airways
      €464
      47% off
      €871 €464
    • DXB 04:25
      11h 45m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:10
      Dubai - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €499
      43% off
      €871 €499
    • DXB 04:25
      11h 45m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:10
      Dubai - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €500
      43% off
      €871 €500
    • DXB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 13 | South African Airways
      €623 €808
      23% off
      23% off
      €808 €623
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sun, Jan 24 | South African Airways
      €624 €845
      26% off
      26% off
      €845 €624
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Tue, Dec 1 | South African Airways
      €630 €808
      22% off
      22% off
      €808 €630
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Wed, Jan 6 | South African Airways
      €632
      25% off
      €845 €632
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sun, Jan 10 | South African Airways
      €632
      25% off
      €845 €632
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Thu, Jan 14 | South African Airways
      €632
      25% off
      €845 €632
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 29 | South African Airways
      €633
      25% off
      €845 €633
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 26 | South African Airways
      €634
      25% off
      €845 €634
    • DXB 09:10
      9h 35m
      Direct
      CPT 16:45
      Dubai - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 27 | South African Airways
      €636
      25% off
      €845 €636
    • DXB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:00
      Dubai - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Dubai to Cape Town are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport are usually in April, with an average price of €516. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach €684.

€684
€600
€516
€432
    Cheapest
  • €631
    Nov
  • €646
    Dec
  • €649
    Jan
  • €629
    Feb
  • €591
    Mar
  • €516
    Apr
  • €660
    May
  • €568
    Jun
  • €645
    Jul
  • €623
    Aug
  • €645
    Sep
  • €684
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, July is often the month to find the lowest fares from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with an average price of €835. May is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €1,172.

€1,172
€1,004
€835
€667
    Cheapest
  • €853
    Nov
  • €1,119
    Dec
  • €963
    Jan
  • €852
    Feb
  • €901
    Mar
  • €1,107
    Apr
  • €1,172
    May
  • €932
    Jun
  • €835
    Jul
  • €871
    Aug
  • €900
    Sep
  • €893
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is Sunday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€718
€654
€590
€526
    Cheapest
  • €653
    Mon
  • €631
    Tue
  • €670
    Wed
  • €613
    Thu
  • €718
    Fri
  • €656
    Sat
  • €590
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is Qatar Airways (from €367) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Qatar Airways
From €367
Kenya Airways
From €375
Air Tanzania
From €376
Rwandair
From €402
Oman Air
From €430
EgyptAir
From €433
flyadeal
From €441
Ethiopian Airlines
From €461
IndiGo
From €477
Flynas
From €517

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What is the flight schedule from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Dubai to Cape Town and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TC415

    Dubai International Airport

    04:00

    DXB

    7h

    Direct

    10:00

    DAR

    - - T - - - -
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  2. TC217

    Julius Nyerere International Airport

    11:20

    DAR

    8h

    Direct

    18:20

    CPT

    - - - W - - S

  3. KQ305

    Dubai International Airport

    08:10

    DXB

    5h 15m

    Direct

    12:25

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. KQ762

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    12:35

    NBO

    4h 15m

    Direct

    15:50

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  5. GE125

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    19:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    Direct

    21:10

    CPT

    S M T W T - S

  6. KQ305

    Dubai International Airport

    08:10

    DXB

    5h 15m

    Direct

    12:25

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  7. KQ762

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    12:35

    NBO

    4h 15m

    Direct

    15:50

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  8. FA123

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    20:00

    JNB

    2h 15m

    Direct

    22:15

    CPT

    S - - - - - S

  9. KQ305

    Dubai International Airport

    08:10

    DXB

    5h 15m

    Direct

    12:25

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. KQ762

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    12:35

    NBO

    4h 15m

    Direct

    15:50

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  11. FA103

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    20:05

    JNB

    2h 15m

    Direct

    22:20

    CPT

    S M T W T F S

  12. KQ311

    Dubai International Airport

    06:15

    DXB

    4h 40m

    Direct

    09:55

    NBO

    S M T - T F S
    Search

  13. KQ762

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    12:35

    NBO

    4h 15m

    Direct

    15:50

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  14. GE125

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    19:00

    JNB

    2h 10m

    Direct

    21:10

    CPT

    S M T W T - S

  15. KQ311

    Dubai International Airport

    06:15

    DXB

    4h 40m

    Direct

    09:55

    NBO

    S M T - T F S
    Search

  16. KQ762

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    12:35

    NBO

    4h 15m

    Direct

    15:50

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  17. SA375

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    21:20

    JNB

    2h 15m

    Direct

    23:35

    CPT

    S M T W T F S

  18. KQ311

    Dubai International Airport

    06:15

    DXB

    4h 40m

    Direct

    09:55

    NBO

    S M T - T F S
    Search

  19. KQ760

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    07:45

    NBO

    4h 10m

    Direct

    10:55

    JNB

    S M T - T F S

  20. SA375

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    21:20

    JNB

    2h 15m

    Direct

    23:35

    CPT

    S M T W T F S

  21. KQ305

    Dubai International Airport

    08:10

    DXB

    5h 15m

    Direct

    12:25

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  22. KQ762

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    12:35

    NBO

    4h 15m

    Direct

    15:50

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  23. FA312

    Lanseria International Airport

    05:55

    HLA

    2h 20m

    Direct

    08:15

    CPT

    S - - W T - S

  24. KQ305

    Dubai International Airport

    08:10

    DXB

    5h 15m

    Direct

    12:25

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  25. KQ764

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    21:10

    NBO

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:25

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  26. GE101

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    06:30

    JNB

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:40

    CPT

    S M T W T - -

  27. KQ305

    Dubai International Airport

    08:10

    DXB

    5h 15m

    Direct

    12:25

    NBO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  28. KQ762

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    12:35

    NBO

    4h 15m

    Direct

    15:50

    JNB

    S M T W T F S

  29. GE101

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    06:30

    JNB

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:40

    CPT

    S M T W T - -
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About Dubai International Airport and Cape Town International Airport

Learn about Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 7,651.8km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €392
Cheapest return ticket price €587

FAQs for Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?

    Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport takes about 9 hours 10 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
  • The earliest flight from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport departs at 03:50, and the last departs at 10:25, with about 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €729 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • Emirates is a very popular airline operating an average of 892 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport currently start from €392, and round-trip fares start from €587. The current lowest fare is a Air Tanzania flight departing on Sun, Jan 10; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Emirates operate direct flights from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with an average flight time of 9 hours 6 minutes, and around 21 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is €610. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Condor are the most popular budget airlines flying from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with one-way fares starting from €392. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport operates around 20 weekly flights, mainly by Emirates. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Dubai International Airport and Cape Town International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.