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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,124. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Dubai.$1,124 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dubai on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,124, select.

Dubai.$1,134 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dubai on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,134, select.

Dubai.$1,134 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dubai on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,134, select.

Dubai.$1,134 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dubai on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,134, select.

Dubai.$1,137 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dubai on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,137, select.

Dubai.$1,146 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dubai on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,146, select.

Dubai.$1,149 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dubai on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,149, select.

Dubai.$1,222 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dubai on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,222, select.

Dubai.$1,230 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dubai on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,230, select.

Dubai.$1,230 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dubai on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,230, select.

Dubai.$1,230 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dubai on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,230, select.

Dubai.$1,236 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dubai on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,236, select.

Dubai.$1,261 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dubai on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,261, select.

Dubai.$1,270 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Air Mauritius.Outbound indirect flight with Air Mauritius, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Air Mauritius, departs from Dubai on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,270, select.

Dubai.$1,287 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dubai on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,287, select.

Dubai.$1,297 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound direct flight with Emirates departs from Cape Town on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Inbound direct flight with Emirates departs from Dubai on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,297, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Dubai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Dubai flights are currently cheapest in July.

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Cape Town to Dubai: Alternative routes

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Cape Town to Dubai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,124
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	9 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airline	Emirates
Average flights per week	59

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Cape Town to Dubai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Dubai is $1,124. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

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

9 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Dubai.

Which airlines fly direct from Cape Town to Dubai?

Emirates, South African Airways and Condor fly direct from Cape Town to Dubai.

How many flights are there a week from Cape Town to Dubai?

As of June 2026, there are 59 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Dubai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Dubai?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Dubai is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 24 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Dubai?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dubai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Dubai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dubai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town Airport to Dubai with?

Currently, Qatar Airways and Emirates offer the cheapest flight tickets to Dubai.

Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know

Jump on a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 25 minutes.
Dubai is two hours ahead of Cape Town and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from CPT to DXB start from 13:05 — the earliest with Emirates. The latest departure is at 18:25 with Emirates. Overall, there are 19 weekly Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to DXB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as November? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Emirates is your gateway to discovering Dubai (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Emirates on this route.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier that offers CPT to DXB flights. A reliable 86.67% of its services on this route land on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CPT and DXB:
- Hamad International Airport
- Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
- Durban King Shaka International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Dubai Airport (DXB)

Right now, $601 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,124. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CPT to DXB.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CPT to DXB by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)

81% of flights departing from Cape Town Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from CPT.
To get to Cape Town Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near CPT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Pick up a Dubai Airport rental car and explore Dubai and beyond with your own wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Rental are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks before your departure date.

When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)

It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Dubai. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Cape Town Airport to Dubai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to DXB in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC then.

Explore more of the United Arab Emirates

Dubai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be discovered. Around 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United Arab Emirates, head for Abu Dhabi, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace are among its highlights.