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Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)

CPT — DXB
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

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February

Average price

$800

Good round-trip deal

$902 or less

Good one-way deal

$529 or less
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CPT's security lines are generally short, but allow extra time for exit passport control during peak hours.

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Dubai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Dubai. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Dubai is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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 CPT to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Dubai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

The most flights from CPT to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Cape Town to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Dubai on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Cape Town to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $729.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 17h 00m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 49m.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Cape Town to Dubai flight route?

    Within the past month, 148 users have taken a look at flights from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Dubai?

    Consider Condor (98%), Emirates (93%) or South African (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Dubai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai 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 Cape Town to Dubai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Dubai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$548Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$598Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
EmiratesCheapest$751Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
South AfricanCheapest$832Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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