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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from Dublin to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 01m.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 34m.

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

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £705.

How long is the flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

Departing from Dublin to Cape Town will take you 16h 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 £350. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from £393, and Kenya Airways, from £473. You may be able to fly from Dublin to Cape Town for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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.

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).

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

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

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

Users have found that flying from Dublin to Cape Town on a Friday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 52 days in advance, which can save you up to 61% on flights from Dublin to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 52 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £623. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £886.

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

Flights from Dublin to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Dublin to Cape Town in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at £461.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Dublin to Cape Town flights typically cost between £568 and £798 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £539 on Kenya Airways (4 Nov-18 Nov).

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 Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town

Round-trip from	£539
One-way from	£341
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£637

Kenya Airways
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4 total stops
72h 35m total
Dublin to Cape Town

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6/11
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24h 00m total
Dublin to Cape Town

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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 September 2025.

Mon 22/917:20DUB - CPT

1 stop27h 05mKLM

Mon 6/1023:00CPT - DUB

1 stop36h 25mKLM

Deal found 15/9£534

Tue 4/1105:55DUB - CPT

2 stops38h 10mKenya Airways

Tue 18/1107:20CPT - DUB

2 stops34h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9£539

Wed 5/1105:55DUB - CPT

2 stops25h 50mKLM

Wed 19/1123:45CPT - DUB

1 stop18h 35mKLM

Deal found 15/9£541

Mon 10/1105:55DUB - CPT

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1107:55CPT - DUB

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£542

Tue 23/905:55DUB - CPT

1 stop14h 30mKLM

Wed 1/1023:15CPT - DUB

1 stop34h 05mKLM

Deal found 13/9£544

Mon 22/913:20DUB - CPT

1 stop31h 05mKLM

Tue 7/1023:15CPT - DUB

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 14/9£545

Thu 4/1206:25DUB - CPT

1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 12/217:15CPT - DUB

1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9£559

Sun 9/1105:55DUB - CPT

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1107:55CPT - DUB

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£567

Best flights from Dublin to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Tue 4/1113:25DUB - CPT

1 stop30h 30mKLM

Tue 18/1123:45CPT - DUB

1 stop14h 55mKLM

Deal found 14/9£618

Sun 28/1208:25DUB - CPT

2 stops33h 30mEmirates

Wed 14/113:40CPT - DUB

1 stop18h 45mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£1,187

Wed 5/1105:55DUB - CPT

1 stop14h 00mKLM

Wed 19/1123:45CPT - DUB

1 stop18h 35mKLM

Deal found 14/9£623

Tue 16/1212:55DUB - CPT

2 stops16h 45mSWISS

Sat 27/1215:55CPT - DUB

3 stops23h 20mSWISS

Deal found 14/9£1,346

Mon 3/1109:10DUB - CPT

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1119:50CPT - DUB

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£1,702

Thu 5/321:20DUB - CPT

1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 18/318:55CPT - DUB

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9£1,880

Mon 3/1120:50DUB - CPT

2 stops39h 45mEmirates

Sat 8/1115:20CPT - DUB

2 stops29h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£1,684

Tue 2/1221:20DUB - CPT

1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 17/1212:35CPT - DUB

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£1,887

Thu 4/1221:20DUB - CPT

1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 17/1212:35CPT - DUB

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9£1,887

Tue 2/1221:20DUB - CPT

1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 22/1219:00CPT - DUB

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£1,887

Thu 4/1221:20DUB - CPT

1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways

Sun 21/1218:55CPT - DUB

1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9£1,961

Tue 2/1221:20DUB - CPT

1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 19/1218:55CPT - DUB

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£1,961

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Tue 16/913:20DUB - CPT

1 stop31h 05mKLM

Tue 30/923:15CPT - DUB

1 stop14h 20mKLM

Deal found 14/9£737

Mon 22/917:20DUB - CPT

1 stop27h 05mKLM

Mon 6/1023:00CPT - DUB

1 stop36h 25mKLM

Deal found 15/9£534

Mon 22/913:20DUB - CPT

1 stop31h 05mKLM

Tue 7/1023:15CPT - DUB

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 14/9£545

Mon 22/916:55DUB - CPT

1 stop17h 55mTurkish Airlines

Mon 6/1016:35CPT - DUB

1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9£740

Tue 23/905:55DUB - CPT

1 stop14h 30mKLM

Wed 1/1023:15CPT - DUB

1 stop34h 05mKLM

Deal found 13/9£544

Tue 30/920:45DUB - CPT

1 stop32h 10mKLM

Wed 22/1023:15CPT - DUB

1 stop14h 20mKLM

Deal found 15/9£748

Tue 14/1020:45DUB - CPT

1 stop23h 40mKLM

Tue 21/1023:15CPT - DUB

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 15/9£763

Mon 27/1017:15DUB - CPT

1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1107:55CPT - DUB

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£628

Thu 30/1012:55DUB - CPT

1 stop16h 35mSWISS

Wed 12/1109:00CPT - DUB

1 stop34h 45mSWISS

Deal found 15/9£671

One-way flights from Dublin to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Dublin to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Thu 6/1111:45DUB - CPT

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£341

Thu 6/1114:05DUB - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9£375

Fri 2/118:35DUB - CPT

1 stop34h 55mSWISS

Deal found 15/9£446

Thu 6/1108:50DUB - CPT

3 stops26h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9£578

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DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 4/11

13:25-21:55

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

23:45-12:40

1 stop14h 55m

£618

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 5/11

05:55-21:55

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

23:45-16:20

1 stop18h 35m

£623

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Sun 28/12

08:25-19:55

2 stops33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

13:40-06:25

1 stop18h 45m

£1,187

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 16/12

12:55-07:40

2 stops16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/12

15:55-13:15

3 stops23h 20m

£1,346

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 3/11

20:50-14:35

2 stops39h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

15:20-18:55

2 stops29h 35m

£1,684

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 3/11

09:10-14:35

2 stops27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

19:50-16:25

1 stop22h 35m

£1,702

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 5/3

21:20-17:25

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

18:55-19:50

1 stop26h 55m

£1,880

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 2/12

21:20-17:25

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/12

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

£1,887

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 4/12

21:20-17:25

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/12

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

£1,887

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 2/12

21:20-17:25

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/12

19:00-19:50

1 stop26h 50m

£1,887

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Dublin to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,313). 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 optimal to fly from Dublin to Cape Town at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS, andQatar Airways 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

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 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

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 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.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,730 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 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

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 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

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 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.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,361 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 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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How long is the flight from Dublin to Cape Town?
Departing from Dublin to Cape Town will take you 16h 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 £350. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from £393, and Kenya Airways, from £473. You may be able to fly from Dublin to Cape Town for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Dublin to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,313). 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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Qatar Airways	Cheapest£350	Average£638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£393	Average£705	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£473	Average£522	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£475	Average£609	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£509	Average£751	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£524	Average£690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	Cheapest£588	Average£766	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
British Airways	Cheapest£591	Average£956	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£633	Average£732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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