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Cheap flights from Dublin to Cape Town from £318

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — CPT
4 May — 11 May1
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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£531

One-way from

£318

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£656
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/6-22/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 10m total
  • Dublin to Cape Town
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 12/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m 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. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 29 April 2025.

Wed 5/1105:55DUB - CPT
2 stops37h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 19/1114:30CPT - DUB
2 stops33h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4£528
Tue 4/1108:50DUB - CPT
3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1114:25CPT - DUB
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£530
Tue 4/1117:25DUB - CPT
1 stop26h 30mKLM
Tue 18/1123:45CPT - DUB
1 stop34h 20mKLM
Deal found 29/4£567
Mon 25/809:00DUB - CPT
1 stop23h 30mLufthansa
Sun 7/918:05CPT - DUB
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4£572
Wed 3/1218:40DUB - CPT
1 stop14h 15mSWISS
Sun 1/209:05CPT - DUB
1 stop34h 45mSWISS
Deal found 27/4£575
Thu 12/613:35DUB - CPT
1 stop21h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 19/616:35CPT - DUB
1 stop21h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/4£608
Mon 19/515:00DUB - CPT
1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 2/613:00CPT - DUB
2 stops22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4£659
Mon 10/1106:00DUB - CPT
2 stops37h 55mAir France
Mon 24/1108:30CPT - DUB
1 stop25h 35mAir France
Deal found 28/4£698
Tue 4/1120:50DUB - CPT
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Tue 18/1113:40CPT - DUB
1 stop23h 40mEmirates
Deal found 28/4£720
Mon 19/508:50DUB - CPT
1 stop25h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 2/618:55CPT - DUB
1 stop23h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/4£1,032

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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 29 April 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Wed 11/6

11:10-22:10

2 stops34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/6

14:30-10:15

3 stops44h 45m

£531

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 9/6

17:20-21:25

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

23:00-20:15

1 stop22h 15m

£570

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 25/8

09:00-09:30

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/9

18:05-08:10

1 stop15h 05m

£572

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Tue 30/9

13:00-07:10

1 stop17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/10

08:40-17:50

1 stop34h 10m

£594

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 12/6

13:35-11:50

1 stop21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/6

16:35-12:35

1 stop21h 00m

£608

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Thu 12/6

12:15-09:30

1 stop20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/6

00:30-12:10

2 stops36h 40m

£650

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 19/5

15:00-10:50

1 stop18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

13:00-10:15

2 stops22h 15m

£659

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 25/8

22:05-11:35

1 stop36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/9

13:05-20:10

1 stop32h 05m

£744

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 19/5

08:50-11:00

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

18:55-17:15

1 stop23h 20m

£1,032

DublinCape Town

DUB - CPT

DUBCPT

Dublin

Mon 19/5

12:30-15:20

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

19:50-07:20

1 stop36h 30m

£12,155

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 25 April 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 29 April 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 29 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £531. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from £570, and Lufthansa, from £572. You may be able to fly from Dublin to Cape Town for 27% 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 £318 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from £534 and Emirates from £559 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?

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  • 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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