Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Dublin to Cape Town?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 04m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Dublin to Cape Town?

Paris (CDG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $815.

What’s the fastest layover option from Dublin to Cape Town?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 17h 13m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Dublin to Cape Town?

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of 1-stop itineraries from Dublin to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dublin to Cape Town round-trip?

Currently priced at $674, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Dublin to Cape Town and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $760 and $837, respectively. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dublin to Cape Town?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dublin to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dublin to Cape Town?

When booking a flight from Dublin to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on KLM, Qatar Airways or Turkish Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Dublin to Cape Town?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Saturday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

To save on the cost of your flight from Dublin to Cape Town, book at least 52 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 61% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $847 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,204.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Cape Town?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Cape Town from Dublin average $968. You can even find prices in May for less than $968, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $626. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from Dublin. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 45%.

Can I find deals for flights from Dublin to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Dublin to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Dublin to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dublin to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Dublin to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dublin to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Monday

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dublin to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Dublin to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUB to CPT?

It’s typically best to fly out from Dublin to Cape Town in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dublin to Cape Town, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,968 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dublin to Cape Town round-trip?
Currently priced at $674, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Dublin to Cape Town and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $760 and $837, respectively. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Dublin to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dublin to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dublin to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dublin to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dublin to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Dublin to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$674	Average$833	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
KLM	Cheapest$760	Average$977	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$837	Average$1,232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

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What’s the top layover airport for flights from Dublin to Cape Town?

What’s the fastest layover option from Dublin to Cape Town?

What’s the fastest layover option from Dublin to Cape Town?

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Dublin to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dublin to Cape Town, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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