Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates
CPT — DXB
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
Find flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai (DXB). 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 21 January 2026.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
February
Average price
£535
Good round-trip deal
£586 or less
Good one-way deal
£307 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (£2 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.
The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Dubai is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of £336). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £481). 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 CPT to DXB?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 January 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Dubai as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai
Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 January 2026.
The most flights from CPT to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
How often are flights from Cape Town to Dubai delayed?
About 8% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Dubai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Dubai flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Dubai?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 87% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Dubai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Dubai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £476.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Dubai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 07m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Dubai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 12m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated 21 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Dubai, such as Emirates and Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
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How popular is this Cape Town to Dubai flight route?
Within the past month, 683 users have taken a look at flights from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Dubai round-trip?
Currently priced at £410, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Dubai and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Emirates for as low as £517. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Dubai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai 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 Cape Town to Dubai?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of £336). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £481). 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.
Explore flights to Dubai departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 January 2026.
Browse through other flights departing from Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 January 2026.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Dubai. 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 21 January 2026.
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