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Cheap flights from Dublin to Cape Town from £304

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — CPT
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dublin to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£613

One-way from

£304

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£932
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 6/12-4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Dublin to Cape Town
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 40m total
  • Dublin to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town

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 4 July 2025.

Sat 6/1216:50DUB - CPT
1 stop17h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/317:15CPT - DUB
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7£613
Wed 5/1118:35DUB - CPT
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Wed 19/1109:00CPT - DUB
1 stop34h 45mSWISS
Deal found 3/7£615
Wed 5/1110:50DUB - CPT
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1109:00CPT - DUB
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7£616
Sat 6/905:55DUB - CPT
2 stops30h 30mLufthansa
Tue 19/518:05CPT - DUB
2 stops23h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 2/7£621
Sun 17/815:00DUB - CPT
1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 12/913:00CPT - DUB
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/7£662
Sat 16/805:55DUB - CPT
2 stops26h 50mKLM
Sat 13/923:15CPT - DUB
1 stop24h 10mKLM
Deal found 2/7£680

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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 4 July 2025.
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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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Sat 6/12

16:50-11:50

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

17:15-09:40

1 stop18h 25m

£613

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 5/11

18:35-10:55

1 stop14h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

09:00-17:45

1 stop34h 45m

£615

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 5/11

10:50-14:35

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

09:00-17:45

1 stop34h 45m

£616

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Sat 6/9

05:55-13:25

2 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

18:05-16:55

2 stops23h 50m

£621

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Sun 17/8

15:00-10:50

1 stop18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/9

13:00-13:30

1 stop25h 30m

£662

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Sat 16/8

05:55-09:45

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

23:15-22:25

1 stop24h 10m

£680

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 4/11

17:55-14:35

2 stops42h 40m

£304

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 6/11

11:30-13:45

2 stops24h 15m

£309

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 23/9

13:00-07:10

1 stop17h 10m

£338

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 6/11

10:40-11:50

1 stop23h 10m

£383

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Best time to book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town

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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 27 June 2025.

Booking 68 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 £1,330). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Dublin to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dublin to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 4 July 2025.
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.

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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.
  • 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 £613. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from £615, and Lufthansa, from £621. You may be able to fly from Dublin to Cape Town for 14% 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 £304 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from £338 and Turkish Airlines from £383 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, 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 £1,330). 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 9 airlines flying from Dublin to Cape Town

Discover the top 9 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 4 July 2025.
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SWISSCheapest£286Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£471Average£495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£473Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£494Average£637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapest£506Average£765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£524Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£585Average£748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£602Average£909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£604Average£697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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