$452+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — DXB
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to DubaiExplore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2026.
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/292:25 pm -
2 stops13h 20m
Thu 11/56:55 am -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Kenya Airways logo]()
$674
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/142:25 pm -
2 stops13h 00m
Tue 10/2012:55 am -
2 stops14h 40m
Deal found 9/16![Kenya Airways logo]()
$687
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/117:30 pm -
1 stop14h 10m
Sun 10/1811:45 am -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 9/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$705
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/67:20 am -
1 stop19h 15m
Sat 10/176:45 am -
2 stops32h 50m
Deal found 9/16![Kenya Airways logo]()
$713
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/92:25 pm -
2 stops13h 20m
Mon 1/42:20 am -
2 stops13h 15m
Deal found 9/11![Kenya Airways logo]()
$719
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/112:25 pm -
2 stops13h 00m
Sat 10/1712:55 am -
2 stops14h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Kenya Airways logo]()
$720
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/295:30 pm -
1 stop31h 00m
Wed 11/44:00 am -
2 stops15h 45m
Deal found 9/13![Air Tanzania logo]()
$724
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 25m
Wed 10/2110:25 am -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 9/16![Emirates logo]()
$733
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/118:00 pm -
Nonstop9h 25m
Sun 10/1810:25 am -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Emirates logo]()
$735
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/171:50 pm -
1 stop12h 20m
Sun 10/254:25 am -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 9/15![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$746
Best flights from Cape Town to DubaiDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/911:25 pm -
1 stop23h 05m
Mon 1/42:20 am -
2 stops13h 15m
Deal found 9/13![Kenya Airways logo]()
$750
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/291:50 pm -
1 stop12h 20m
Sun 11/14:25 am -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 9/15![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$764
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/812:55 am -
1 stop22h 15m
Mon 1/42:50 am -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 9/14![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$778
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/86:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 25m
Thu 10/1510:25 am -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 9/11![Emirates logo]()
$880
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/221:50 pm -
1 stop12h 20m
Sun 11/294:25 am -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 9/14![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$766
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/271:50 pm -
1 stop23h 55m
Mon 12/75:40 am -
1 stop33h 20m
Deal found 9/14![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$790
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/271:40 pm -
Nonstop9h 25m
Sun 12/63:50 am -
Nonstop9h 50m
Deal found 9/16![Emirates logo]()
$923
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to DubaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai. Data last updated September 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai. Data last updated September 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/242:30 pm -
1 stop11h 40m
Mon 9/284:25 am -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 9/11![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$762
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/67:20 am -
1 stop19h 15m
Sat 10/176:45 am -
2 stops32h 50m
Deal found 9/16![Kenya Airways logo]()
$713
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/117:30 pm -
1 stop14h 10m
Sun 10/1811:45 am -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 9/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$705
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/112:25 pm -
2 stops13h 00m
Sat 10/1712:55 am -
2 stops14h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Kenya Airways logo]()
$720
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/118:00 pm -
Nonstop9h 25m
Sun 10/1810:25 am -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Emirates logo]()
$735
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/142:25 pm -
2 stops13h 00m
Tue 10/2012:55 am -
2 stops14h 40m
Deal found 9/16![Kenya Airways logo]()
$687
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:25 pm -
Nonstop9h 25m
Wed 10/2110:25 am -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 9/16![Emirates logo]()
$733
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/171:50 pm -
1 stop12h 20m
Sun 10/254:25 am -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 9/15![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$746
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/292:25 pm -
2 stops13h 20m
Thu 11/56:55 am -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Kenya Airways logo]()
$674
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/295:30 pm -
1 stop31h 00m
Wed 11/44:00 am -
2 stops15h 45m
Deal found 9/13![Air Tanzania logo]()
$724
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/291:50 pm -
1 stop12h 20m
Sun 11/14:25 am -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 9/15![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$764
One-way flights from Cape Town to DubaiSearch for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/265:15 pm -
1 stop31h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$452
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/145:15 pm -
1 stop35h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$453
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/85:15 pm -
1 stop35h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$454
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/288:00 pm -
Nonstop9h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Emirates logo]()
$464
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/106:30 pm -
Nonstop9h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Emirates logo]()
$466
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/11:15 pm -
Nonstop9h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Emirates logo]()
$468
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/199:25 am -
2 stops16h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$482
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/285:15 pm -
1 stop18h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$485
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/272:00 pm -
2 stops21h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$508
Find flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai
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 September 16, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $674 (Kenya Airways) |
One-way from | $351 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $710 |
Good round-trip deal | $810 or less |
Good one-way deal | $485 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Dubai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Dubai that are best for you.
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Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 10/26
5:15 pm-3:10 am
1 stop31h 55m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$452
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 3/8
5:15 pm-6:55 am
1 stop35h 40m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$454
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 10/19
4:35 pm-12:20 am
1 stop29h 45m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$454
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 11/9
12:55 am-1:30 pm
1 stop34h 35m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$454
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Thu 10/1
4:35 pm-5:55 am
1 stop35h 20m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$454
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Mon 12/14
2:00 pm-1:30 pm
2 stops21h 30m
Dubai Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$509
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/9
11:25 pm-12:30 am
1 stop23h 05m
Dubai Intl
Mon 1/4
2:20 am-1:35 pm
2 stops13h 15m
$750
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Thu 10/29
1:50 pm-4:10 am
1 stop12h 20m
Dubai Intl
Sun 11/1
4:25 am-2:10 pm
1 stop11h 45m
$764
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Sun 11/22
1:50 pm-4:10 am
1 stop12h 20m
Dubai Intl
Sun 11/29
4:25 am-2:10 pm
1 stop11h 45m
$766
Cape TownDubai
CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl
CPTDXB
Cape Town Intl
Tue 12/8
12:55 am-1:10 am
1 stop22h 15m
Dubai Intl
Mon 1/4
2:50 am-11:00 pm
1 stop22h 10m
$778
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Dubai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Dubai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Dubai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Dubai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-Dubai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Dubai
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai?
The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Dubai is 85 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of $672). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $843). 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 September 16, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Dubai as you normally would.
How often are flights from Cape Town to Dubai delayed?
About 10% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Dubai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Dubai flights?
Over the last year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
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 80% 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.
Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $640.
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 Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 53m.
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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 33m.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated September 16, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,South African, andEthiopian Air from Cape Town to Dubai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Food
7.9
Crew
8.4
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJodie,Aug 2026
SYD - DXB
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Food
7.9
Crew
8.4
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJodie,Aug 2026
SYD - DXB
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Food
7.9
Crew
8.4
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJodie,Aug 2026
SYD - DXB
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Food
7.9
Crew
8.4
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJodie,Aug 2026
SYD - DXB
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$412 | Average$738 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$555 | Average$638 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$788 | Average$858 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% |