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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 11.2% of flights from Dubai to Cape Town were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options exist, many travelers on this route will typically experience at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight from Dubai to Cape Town covers a distance of 7644 kilometers and has a median duration of 9 hours and 30 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 11 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Dubai to Cape Town are considered frequent. This classification is based on pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find favorable prices for this route with some regularity.

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2026-09-19 – 2026-09-28
DXB - Cape Town
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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 30m, including connections. This is a long-haul route covering a distance of 7644 km. While direct flights are available, most itineraries involve at least one stop.

When looking for cheap flights from Dubai to Cape Town, you'll find that prices typically range from $1010–$1646, with a median fare of $1277. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Approximately 9% of recent fares on this route were classified as a good price.

To find the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Cape Town, consider traveling in November, when the median fare is $633. Other affordable months include January with a median of $685, and February, where the median fare is $689.

For flights from Dubai to Cape Town, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 11.2% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Cape Town

Regular price: $787 - $1,493

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

The regular price range for flights from Dubai to Cape Town is between $787 and $1493. The current lowest deal is $662 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Sep 19-Sep 28.

now $662

Low $787

High $1,493

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Cape Town is April, with a median price of $694. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1523. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $694

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,523

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Direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Cape Town

Sat, Aug 1

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DXB - Cape Town

Dubai (DXB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,207

$675

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Cape Town

Dubai (DXB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,084

$675

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Cape Town

Dubai (DXB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,293

$687

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Cape Town

Dubai (DXB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,030

$671

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Cape Town

Dubai (DXB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,097

$673

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Cape Town

Dubai (DXB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,050

$682

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$1,293 → $687

47%

3 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 5

$1,282 → $710

45%

4 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 6

$1,274 → $704

45%

4 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 7

$1,230 → $670

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Cape Town

Dubai - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Dubai to Cape Town are near the typical level at $1277.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $694.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 30m

The median flight time for a direct flight is 9h 30m, while connecting flights average 14h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Emirates Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Dubai to Cape Town appear frequently, offering good opportunities to book.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$667

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International (DWC) offers another departure point for flights to Cape Town.

📍 ~36 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,514

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$667

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International (SHJ) can be considered for flights departing towards Cape Town.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$739

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$667

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

George Airport (GRJ) can be a useful alternative for domestic connections to major South African hubs.

📍 ~420 km from Cape Town (requires a 4-5 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$802

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

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$3,591

$2,201

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Dubai to Cape Town is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $850. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $1608. Prices for bookings made 60 or more days out averaged around $1142, indicating that booking too far in advance may not yield the lowest fares either.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town is considered to be $1010 or less. The median price for this route was $1277. Prices at the higher end, representing the 75th percentile, were around $1646, indicating that fares can vary significantly.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Cape Town include November, January, and February. November typically sees a median price of $633, while January and February have median prices of $685 and $689 respectively. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $1277 for this route, based on data over the trailing 270 days.

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