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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates
CPT — DXB
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 October 2025.
Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | C$ 1,052 |
Good one-way deal | C$ 1,043 or less |
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Dubai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of C$ 647). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 908). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to DXB?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 October 2025.
When flying from Cape Town to Dubai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from Cape Town to Dubai delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Dubai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Dubai flights?
Over the past year, Condor has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Dubai?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Cape Town to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Dubai on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Cape Town to Dubai?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 05m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Cape Town to Dubai?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 05m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cape Town to Dubai?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 55m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated 27 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Dubai, such as Emirates. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Aug 2025
HYD - DXB
Food
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Aug 2025
HYD - DXB
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