How many flights depart from Cape Town to Dubai on average per day?

As of August 2026, 8 flights take off from Cape Town and land in Dubai each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 13:00, with 62% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

Which airlines fly to Dubai?

Emirates, South African and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Dubai from Cape Town according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Dubai. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Dubai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Cape Town to Dubai on average per week?

As of August 2026, there are 56 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Dubai. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Dubai?

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Dubai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Dubai?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Dubai are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Dubai?

As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Dubai.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Dubai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Dubai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Dubai?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Dubai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Dubai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R5 523 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Dubai in 2026

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23:30 - 23:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

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0:55 - 22:10DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R10 149Kenya Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

14:25 - 23:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

31h 00m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

0:55 - 22:10DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R10 229Kenya Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

13:15 - 11:40CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

5:50 - 17:30DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 357Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

13:15 - 10:15CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

19h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

23:00 - 17:30DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 581Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

20:00 - 7:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

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10:25 - 18:05DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

9h 40mdirect

R11 237Emirates

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

18:25 - 5:50CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

9h 25mdirect

3:45 - 11:30DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

9h 45mdirect

R11 237Emirates

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6

13:50 - 4:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

12h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

4:25 - 14:10DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 766Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

13:50 - 4:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

12h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:55 - 13:00DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

12h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 830Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

13:15 - 11:40CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:00 - 10:30DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 30m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R12 406Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

17:30 - 2:30CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

31h 00m1 stop Dar Es Salaam

4:00 - 16:20DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 20m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls

R12 454Air Tanzania

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

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R11 237Emirates

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 13

13:15 - 0:35CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

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10:25 - 18:05DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

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R11 237Emirates

Wed, Aug 26 - Fri, Oct 16

13:15 - 10:15CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

19h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

23:00 - 17:30DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 574Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 5

13:50 - 4:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

12h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

17:10 - 14:10DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 070Ethiopian Air

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10

13:15 - 11:40CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

5:50 - 17:30DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 150Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 13

13:50 - 4:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

12h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:55 - 14:10DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 214Ethiopian Air

Fri, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 23

13:15 - 0:35CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

9h 20mdirect

23:20 - 9:45DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

12h 25m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 286Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 9

13:15 - 10:15CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

19h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:45 - 22:20DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 35m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 431Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 5

14:25 - 5:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

13h 00m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:45 - 13:00DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R13 783Kenya Airways

Wed, Aug 26 - Fri, Oct 16

14:25 - 5:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl

13h 00m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

0:55 - 13:35DXB Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

R13 783Kenya Airways

Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Oct 15

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Oct 7

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

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CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

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Sept 6

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

12h 10m

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DXB5:50Dubai Intl

13h 40m

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CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

R10 581

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Oct 14

CPT23:30Cape Town Intl

21h 55m

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DXB23:25Dubai Intl

Oct 20

DXB0:55Dubai Intl

23h 15m

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CPT22:10Cape Town Intl

R10 149

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Oct 14

CPT23:30Cape Town Intl

21h 55m

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DXB23:25Dubai Intl

Oct 21

DXB6:45Dubai Intl

17h 25m

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CPT22:10Cape Town Intl

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Oct 14

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

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Sun 18/10

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Nonstop9h 40m

R11 237

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

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Thu 3/9

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Sun 6/9

3:45-11:30

Nonstop9h 45m

R11 237

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CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

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Fri 18/9

13:50-4:10

1 stop12h 20m

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Fri 25/9

4:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

R11 766

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

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Fri 18/9

13:50-4:10

1 stop12h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 20/9

2:55-13:00

1 stop12h 05m

R11 830

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

13:15-11:40

1 stop20h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/10

19:00-10:30

2 stops17h 30m

R12 406

Cape TownDubai

CPT Cape Town Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

CPTDXB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

17:30-2:30

1 stop31h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/10

4:00-16:20

2 stops14h 20m

R12 454

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Dubai?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Dubai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R10 741. If you’re not able to fly to Dubai in February, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to Dubai during March average around R11 061.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Dubai?

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to Dubai is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as R13 398. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Cape Town because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R13 844.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Dubai?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Cape Town to Dubai when you can find flight prices for as low as R13 185. Flying to Dubai in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Dubai is in the afternoon when prices are around R13 688.

What is the cheapest Cape Town Intl to Dubai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Dubai from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Dubai for around R11 574 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Dubai from Cape Town for as low as R11 398 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cape Town to Dubai flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Cape Town to Dubai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	R5 523
Fastest flight time	9h 20m
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Airports in Dubai	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Dubai from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R5 523. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Dubai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R10 149.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Dubai takes 9h 20m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Dubai?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Dubai are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Dubai?
As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Dubai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Dubai?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Dubai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Dubai?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Dubai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Dubai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Cape Town to Dubai?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cape Town and Dubai, the leading plane model is Airbus A350-900, making up 34,01% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 777-300ER with 29,31%, Airbus A350-1000 with 16,19%, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 10,86%.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R7 974	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 032 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 186	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R9 329	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 326 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R9 876	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 656 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 479 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
South African	PriceFrom R12 127	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 64 reviews	Search South African flights

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