How many flights from Dubai to Cape Town are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 7.6% of flights from Dubai to Cape Town were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects the flight options observed over a 90-day period for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

A direct flight from Dubai to Cape Town typically takes approximately 9 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 7644 kilometers. Flights with one stopover have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 15 hours and 35 minutes. These durations are based on historical flight data for this route.

How often do cheap flights from Dubai to Cape Town come up?

Cheap flights from Dubai to Cape Town are classified as frequent. This indicates that opportunities for finding lower fares on this route appear regularly. This assessment is based on the frequency of deals observed over a 30-day period.

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2026-11-05 – 2026-11-18
DXB - Cape Town
91% AI deal score
$889
$641
Round trip
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$903
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$988
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Dubai to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Cape Town

A typical journey from Dubai to Cape Town takes about 9h 35m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 7644 km. Most itineraries for this route involve at least one connection, with the median connecting journey taking 20h 10m.

When considering cheap flights from Dubai to Cape Town, you'll find that fares typically range from $1058–$1334, with a median of $1198. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only about 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Cape Town, the data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $776. Following closely, February also offers lower prices, with a median fare of $993. September presents another relatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $1175.

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Cape Town

Regular price: $865 - $1,421

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

The regular price range for this route is $865-$1421. The current lowest deal is $662 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 6.

now $662

Low $865

High $1,421

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Cape Town is January, with a median price of $776. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $1382. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $776

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,382

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Direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Cape Town

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Cape Town

Dubai (DXB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,114

$788

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Cape Town

Dubai (DXB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,104

$812

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Cape Town

Dubai (DXB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,104

$862

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Cape Town

Dubai (DXB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$871

$663

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Cape Town

Dubai (DXB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,032

$674

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Cape Town

Dubai (DXB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$883

$684

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$1,104 → $686

38%

5 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 1

$1,059 → $687

35%

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

$988 → $683

31%

3 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 9

$985 → $683

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Cape Town

Dubai - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Dubai to Cape Town are near the typical level of $1198.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $776 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 35m

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 9h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 92.4% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Emirates Airlines provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Dubai to Cape Town are frequently available.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International (DXB) is a primary option for flights from Dubai to Cape Town.

📍 ~11 km from Dubai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$657

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International (DWC) offers another departure choice for your trip to Cape Town.

📍 ~36 km from Dubai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$657

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Dubai Bus Station (XNB) is an alternative departure point for travel from Dubai to Cape Town.

📍 ~8 km from Dubai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$657

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International (SHJ) is an option for flights departing near Dubai to Cape Town.

📍 ~28 km from Dubai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$713

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Dubai to Cape Town.

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

💸 Flights from ~$647

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

Cheapest

George Airport (GRJ) offers reliable domestic connections and is the closest alternative to Cape Town.

📍 ~430 km from Cape Town (requires a 4-5 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$742

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

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Best Elite deals to Cape Town

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From DXB

Elite

Nov 05

Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$3,140

$1,980

Save $1,160

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Dec 03

Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$4,075

$2,456

Save $1,619

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Dec 06

Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,792

$2,456

Save $1,336

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Dec 06

Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,989

$2,456

Save $1,533

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Dec 03

Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,792

$2,456

Save $1,336

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Dec 03

Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,849

$2,456

Save $1,393

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Dec 03

Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,846

$2,456

Save $1,390

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Dec 06

Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,849

$2,456

Save $1,393

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Dec 06

Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,835

$2,456

Save $1,379

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Dec 03

Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,782

$2,456

Save $1,326

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Dec 24

Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,916

$2,478

Save $1,438

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Dec 31

Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$3,957

$2,478

Save $1,479

Air Tanzania

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the optimal window for booking flights from Dubai to Cape Town is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1191. Booking too early or too late can result in higher fares; for instance, flights booked 0-6 days out averaged $1300, while those booked 60+ days in advance averaged $1256. This trend is based on observations over a 90-day period.

Based on historical data over a 90-day period, a good price for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town is considered to be $1058 or less. The median price for this route was $1198. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1334 or less, indicating that securing a fare at or below the $1058 threshold represents a favorable deal.

Historically, January has offered the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town, with a median price of $776. February also presented lower fares, with a median of $993. While September had a median of $1175, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, with the overall annual median price for this route being $1198.

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The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Cape Town

Direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Cape Town

Dubai - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights take 9h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Dubai main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

When is the best time to book flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

What is a good price for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

How many flights from Dubai to Cape Town are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?

How often do cheap flights from Dubai to Cape Town come up?

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Dubai to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Cape Town

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Cape Town

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Cape Town

Direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Cape Town

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Cape Town

Dubai - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights take 9h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Dubai main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Best Elite deals to Cape Town

Nov 05

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Dec 06

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

When is the best time to book flights from Dubai to Cape Town?

What is a good price for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cape Town?