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Today’s best flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Dublin to Cape Town

September 9 - September 17

Cheapest

DUB - Cape Town

$887

$629

Round trip

September 9 - September 24

DUB - Cape Town

$884

$668

Round trip

December 1 - December 27

Best

DUB - Cape Town

$1,257

$673

Round trip

September 10 - September 24

DUB - Cape Town

$886

$675

Round trip

September 10 - September 19

DUB - Cape Town

$889

$675

Round trip

September 9 - September 19

DUB - Cape Town

$887

$678

Round trip

September 1 - September 21

Earliest

DUB - Cape Town

$867

$684

Round trip

October 16 - October 26

DUB - Cape Town

$1,063

$690

Round trip

December 2 - December 27

Best

DUB - Cape Town

$1,264

$699

Round trip

September 9 - September 21

DUB - Cape Town

$883

$700

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Dublin to Cape Town

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Dublin to Cape Town connect at least once. Right now, fares to Cape Town are above the typical level, with a significant 43% of recent fares classified as a good price. Prices typically range from $578 to $864, with a median of $688. New deals show up several times a week, providing regular opportunities to find favorable prices.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Cape Town, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $532. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $609, and November presents a median of $638. These months represent the best opportunities for travelers seeking lower prices on this route.
A typical journey from Dublin to Cape Town takes approximately 23h 0m including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration accounts for the time spent in transit between flights. The route covers a substantial distance of 10009 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from Dublin to Cape Town

Regular price: $793 - $1,679

Prices for flights from Dublin to Cape Town are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dublin to Cape Town is between $793 and $1679. The current lowest deal is $629 with Swiss International Air Lines, for travel from Sep 9-Sep 17.

now $629

Low $793

High $1,679

The cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Cape Town is February, with a median price of $532. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1579. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $532

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,579

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Direct flights from Dublin to Cape Town

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Last-minute flights going from Dublin to Cape Town

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Cape Town

Dublin (DUB) - Cape Town (CPT)

$1,055

$743

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Cape Town

Lufthansa

Dublin (DUB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Lufthansa

$867

$684

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Cape Town

Kenya Airways

Dublin (DUB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Kenya Airways

$878

$717

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Cape Town

Kenya Airways

Dublin (DUB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Kenya Airways

$865

$717

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Cape Town

Etihad Airways

Dublin (DUB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Etihad Airways

$878

$746

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DUB - Cape Town

Etihad Airways

Dublin (DUB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Etihad Airways

$876

$703

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dublin to Cape Town

26 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 27

$1,257  →  $673

46%

17 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 18

$1,276  →  $704

45%

25 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 27

$1,264  →  $699

45%

21 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 22

$1,268  →  $713

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Dublin to Cape Town

Dublin - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Dublin to Cape Town are above the typical level, with a median of $688.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $532

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Cape Town, with a median price of $532.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 23h 0m

The typical flight duration from Dublin to Cape Town is 23 hours, with 1 stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with no direct flights available from Dublin to Cape Town.

🏆 Airline highlight

Qatar Airways offers connecting flights

Qatar Airways has historically offered connecting flights for the Dublin to Cape Town route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Dublin to Cape Town appear regularly, with 0.47 deals per day.

Dublin main airports to depart from

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Dublin Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Cape Town, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~10 km from Dublin city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$629

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights from Dublin to Cape Town.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$629

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is the primary airport for Cape Town, offering extensive flight networks and close proximity.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$629

George (GRJ)

George is the nearest regional airport, useful for domestic connections but requires a long drive.

📍 ~365 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$910

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth is a major regional hub, serving as a secondary backup for the Eastern Cape region.

📍 ~660 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$754

Upington (UTN)

Upington is an alternative regional strip in the Northern Cape, but it is extremely remote.

📍 ~750 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1124

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$1,792

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$1,793

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$2,519

$1,869

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92% AI deal score

$2,522

$1,869

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$4,030

$2,963

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$4,105

$2,981

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$2,146

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$3,159

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,401

$3,732

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$3,766

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$5,328

$3,769

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$2,422

$2,041

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$2,041

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89% AI deal score

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$2,041

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$2,041

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$2,048

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$2,063

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88% AI deal score

$2,422

$2,073

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Cape Town, South Africa

88% AI deal score

$2,426

$2,081

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Cape Town, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$3,973

$2,876

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$3,966

$2,876

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$3,963

$2,876

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Cape Town, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$3,961

$2,876

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$3,985

$2,876

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$2,876

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$2,876

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$2,975

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$2,975

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$2,975

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$4,007

$2,975

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$2,975

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$2,975

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$2,975

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Finding affordable flights often involves comparing prices across various platforms. Being flexible with your travel dates and considering flights with layovers can sometimes lead to better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you track fare changes.

Booking flights well in advance, usually several months before your intended departure, can often secure more favorable prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time is a good strategy. Last-minute deals are rare for longer international routes.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While Dublin is the primary departure point, checking other regional airports might occasionally offer alternative routes. However, the convenience of your chosen airport should also be considered.