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

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £578.

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 44m.

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

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% 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 14m.

How long is the flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

Departing from Dublin to Cape Town will take you 17h 30m. 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 £524. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £534, and Qatar Airways, from £547. You may be able to fly from Dublin to Cape Town for 27% 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: Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines or British Airways.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dublin to Cape Town as you normally would.

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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Round-trip from	£566
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Average price	£720

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Dublin to Cape Town

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DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Dublin

Tue 27/10

21:20-17:25

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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DUB Dublin - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Thu 11/2

21:20-17:25

1 stop18h 05m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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£317

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Sun 22/11

18:35-07:40

2 stops35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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£337

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Sat 3/4

17:45-12:40

2 stops41h 55m

Cape Town Intl

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00:00-23:00

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Cape Town Intl

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1 stop35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

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00:00-23:00

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£406

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18:35-15:45

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Cape Town Intl

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00:00-23:00

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£451

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Booking 78 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town (average of £602). Flying from Dublin to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £962). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Dublin to Cape Town flights typically cost between £686 and £1,012 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £566 on Turkish Airlines (16 Nov–23 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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.

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7.8

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JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

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7.8

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1,577 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,726 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,577 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

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KLM

7.8

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1,577 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Lufthansa

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KLM

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

British Airways

6.7

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8,244 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1 / 20

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

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How long is the flight from Dublin to Cape Town?
Departing from Dublin to Cape Town will take you 17h 30m. 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 £524. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £534, and Qatar Airways, from £547. You may be able to fly from Dublin to Cape Town for 27% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Cape Town (average of £602). Flying from Dublin to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £962). 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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Lufthansa	Cheapest£619	Average£882	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£624	Average£893	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£711	Average£793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Booking 78 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?

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 £686 and £1,012 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £566 on Turkish Airlines (16 Nov–23 Nov).

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

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% of one-stop itineraries from Dublin to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £578.

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 14m.

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 44m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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.

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Dublin to Cape Town flights typically cost between £686 and £1,012 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £566 on Turkish Airlines (16 Nov–23 Nov).