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Cheap flights from Dublin to Cape Town from £251

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — CPT
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dublin (DUB) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£546

One-way from

£251

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£686
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 29/4-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • Dublin to Cape Town
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SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 3/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 20m total
  • Dublin to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Dublin to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dublin to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Wed 29/410:40
DUB
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/516:35
CPT
-
DUB
1 stop24h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1£546
Wed 25/210:40
DUB
-
CPT
1 stop23h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/317:15
CPT
-
DUB
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1£547
Thu 23/410:40
DUB
-
CPT
2 stops22h 45m
Lufthansa
Thu 14/515:20
CPT
-
DUB
2 stops43h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 15/1£549
Thu 23/410:40
DUB
-
CPT
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/522:25
CPT
-
DUB
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£553
Tue 10/308:50
DUB
-
CPT
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 24/314:25
CPT
-
DUB
3 stops43h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/1£555
Tue 20/113:25
DUB
-
CPT
3 stops22h 10m
Kenya Airways
Thu 30/423:30
CPT
-
DUB
2 stops33h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/1£556
Mon 2/310:40
DUB
-
CPT
1 stop23h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/317:15
CPT
-
DUB
1 stop24h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1£560
Mon 2/306:00
DUB
-
CPT
2 stops22h 00m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/314:25
CPT
-
DUB
3 stops48h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/1£561
Mon 2/306:00
DUB
-
CPT
3 stops29h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 16/314:25
CPT
-
DUB
3 stops48h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/1£562
Mon 9/305:55
DUB
-
CPT
3 stops29h 40m
Kenya Airways
Mon 23/314:25
CPT
-
DUB
3 stops48h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/1£562
Sat 28/208:50
DUB
-
CPT
3 stops26h 45m
Kenya Airways
Sat 7/314:20
CPT
-
DUB
2 stops33h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/1£568

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dublin to Cape Town 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dublin to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Dublin

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Price

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 26/2

06:25-11:50

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

17:15-15:30

1 stop24h 15m

£588

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 23/2

10:40-11:50

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

17:15-15:30

1 stop24h 15m

£588

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 25/2

07:45-10:30

1 stop24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

19:00-12:35

1 stop19h 35m

£592

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 5/2

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

£592

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 25/2

16:30-14:35

2 stops20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

17:15-15:30

1 stop24h 15m

£597

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Fri 27/2

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

£618

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 9/3

08:50-21:55

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

18:25-12:40

2 stops20h 15m

£629

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 25/2

05:55-21:55

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

18:25-12:40

2 stops20h 15m

£631

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 4/2

07:45-10:30

1 stop24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

£632

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 3/2

21:20-10:30

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

£641

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Best time to book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Dublin with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dublin to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dublin to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Booking 62 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town (average of £478). Flying from Dublin to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £729). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 16 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Dublin to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,715 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,175 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,718 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,679 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dublin to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

    Departing from Dublin to Cape Town will take you 24h 45m. There are 6216 mi between Dublin and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dublin to Cape Town round-trip from £467. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from £480, and Turkish Airlines, from £481. You may be able to fly from Dublin to Cape Town for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dublin to Cape Town one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £242 on SWISS. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from £253 and Turkish Airlines from £307 one-way.

  • 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 holiday 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town (average of £478). Flying from Dublin to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £729). 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 8 airlines flying from Dublin to Cape Town

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Dublin to Cape Town. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£467Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£480Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£481Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£531Average£751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£545Average£765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£567Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£599Average£875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£642Average£761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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