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Cheap flights Dubai — Cape Town

from $417 7 640 km ~9h 29m 145 flights found 9 airlines cheapest on Saturday
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Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $417 on 06.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
06 Dec 2026, Sun
Etihad Airways EY 5427
21:30
XNB Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station
10:05
CPT Cape Town International Airport
12h 35m 2 stops
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19 Nov 2026, Thu
Air Tanzania TC 405
03:00
DXB Dubai Airport
15:25
CPT Cape Town International Airport
12h 25m 1 stop
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13 Dec 2026, Sun
Air Tanzania TC 415
03:00
DXB Dubai Airport
16:55
CPT Cape Town International Airport
13h 55m 1 stop
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10 Dec 2026, Thu
Air Tanzania TC 405
03:00
DXB Dubai Airport
15:25
CPT Cape Town International Airport
12h 25m 1 stop
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23 Nov 2026, Mon
Kenya Airways KQ 311
01:20
DXB Dubai Airport
12:45
CPT Cape Town International Airport
11h 25m 2 stops
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24 Nov 2026, Tue
Kenya Airways KQ 311
01:20
DXB Dubai Airport
12:50
CPT Cape Town International Airport
11h 30m 2 stops
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Route characteristics
Distance
7 640 km
Flight time
9h 29m
Time difference
-2h
Minimum price
from $417 (06.12.2026)
Average price
$506
Maximum price
$709
Departures per week
12
Cheapest day
Saturday
Departure airports (3)
DXB Dubai Airport SHJ Sharjah International Airport XNB Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station
Arrival airports (1)
CPT Cape Town International Airport
Airlines (9)
EY Etihad Airways KQ Kenya Airways TC Air Tanzania ET Ethiopian Airlines QR Qatar Airways WB RwandAir WY Oman Air F3 flyadeal EK Emirates
Agencies (7)
Flightnetwork Trip.com Kupi.com Авиасейлс City.Travel Aviakassa Clickavia
Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 9
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
1 flights · 1 days
$417
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
40 flights · 40 days
$432
Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
7 flights · 7 days
$444
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
10 flights · 10 days
$467
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
8 flights · 8 days
$469
RwandAir
RwandAir
4 flights · 4 days
$481
Oman Air
Oman Air
1 flights · 1 days
$546
flyadeal
flyadeal
Low-cost 2 flights · 2 days
$568
Emirates
Emirates
72 flights · 72 days
$714
Where to buy tickets 7
Flightnetwork
1 tickets · 1 days
from $417
Trip.com
109 tickets · 62 days
from $432
Kupi.com
11 tickets · 11 days
from $467
Авиасейлс
10 tickets · 6 days
from $490
City.Travel
6 tickets · 6 days
from $504
Aviakassa
2 tickets · 2 days
from $568
Clickavia
6 tickets · 6 days
from $714
Airports

From — Dubai (3)

  • DXB Dubai Airport
  • SHJ Sharjah International Airport
  • XNB Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station

To — Cape Town (1)

  • CPT Cape Town International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Dubai — Cape Town
How long is the flight from Dubai to Cape Town?
Approximate flight time — 9h 29m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Dubai to Cape Town?
The straight-line distance — 7 640 km.
How much do flights from Dubai to Cape Town cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $417 on 06.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $506. Range: $417 — $709.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Cape Town?
The difference — -2h.
From which airports does Dubai operate flights?
From Dubai: DXB (Dubai Airport), SHJ (Sharjah International Airport), XNB (Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station).
To which airports in Cape Town do flights arrive?
To Cape Town: CPT (Cape Town International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 9 airlines: Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, Oman Air, flyadeal.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Saturday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Dubai — Cape Town

Flights Dubai — Cape Town is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 7 640 km. Flight time 9h 29m. Time difference -2h.

From Dubai (DXB) flights depart from 3 airports: DXB, SHJ, XNB. To Cape Town (CPT) — 1 arrival airport: CPT.

9 airlines operate on this route: Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, Oman Air, flyadeal.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $417 (06.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $506, ranging from $417 to $709. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Saturday.

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