Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £467.

Question 2

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

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Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 34m.

Question 3

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

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Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 54m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 72% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Question 5

How popular is this Dubai to Cape Town flight route?

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Flights from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl have been viewed 37 times in the past calendar month.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at £430. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £431 and £654, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Dubai to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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.

Question 9

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town

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The most flights from DXB to CPT 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).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 13

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

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Dubai to Cape Town consider choosing Condor (89%), Emirates (82%) or South African (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 14

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

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Before booking your flight from Dubai to Cape Town check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Ethiopian Air or Qatar Airways.

Question 15

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

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Flying to your destination on a Wednesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cape Town. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 16

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

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Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 45 days in advance to save up to 30% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 45 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Dubai to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £709, or £709 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

May can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from Dubai with a flight ticket averaging about £653. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as £424. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 18

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to Cape Town at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai 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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

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When you search for this flight from Dubai to Cape Town, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Dubai to Cape Town?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cape Town from Dubai.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Dubai to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Dubai to Cape Town with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Dubai to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Dubai to Cape Town on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£644

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£430	Average£608	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£431	Average£522	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£654	Average£855	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	Cheapest£758	Average£894	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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