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 £611 and £833 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £533 on SWISS (2 Nov-23 Nov).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Dublin to Cape Town flights typically cost between £611 and £833 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £533 on SWISS (2 Nov-23 Nov).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from Dublin to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 11m.

Question 5

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

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Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £729.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

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Departing from Dublin to Cape Town will take you 14h 30m. There are 6216 mi between Dublin and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dublin to Cape Town round-trip from £394. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from £475, and Turkish Airlines, from £477. You may be able to fly from Dublin to Cape Town for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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

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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 £1,311). 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 10

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

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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.

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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 popular airlines that fly from Dublin to Cape Town?

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

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 49 days in advance, which can save you up to 62% on flights from Dublin to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 49 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 £566. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £890.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 £463.

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Dublin 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 Dublin to Cape Town.

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Dublin to Cape Town. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Dublin to Cape Town for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 23

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

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Dublin to Cape Town with no change fees.

Question 24

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Round-trip from	£533
One-way from	£301
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£702

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£288	Average£708	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£475	Average£509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£477	Average£620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£511	Average£764	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£529	Average£693	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£529	Average£638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	Cheapest£590	Average£769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
British Airways	Cheapest£594	Average£959	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£610	Average£706	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Dublin to Cape Town from £301

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dublin to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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