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Flight deals from Cape Town to Dubai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town to Dubai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Dubai.SAR 1,253 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,253, select.
Dubai.SAR 1,410 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,410, select.
Dubai.SAR 1,470 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 27 Apr, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,470, select.
Dubai.SAR 1,490 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,490, select.
Dubai.SAR 1,499 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,499, select.
Dubai.SAR 1,506 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,506, select.
Dubai.SAR 1,514 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,514, select.
Dubai.SAR 1,591 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jan.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,591, 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 June.
Apr
from SAR 1,470
May
from SAR 1,410
Jun
from SAR 1,253
Jul
from SAR 1,490
Aug
from SAR 1,598
Sep
from SAR 1,499
Oct
from SAR 1,506
Nov
from SAR 1,514
Dec
from SAR 1,698
Jan
from SAR 1,591
Feb
from SAR 1,681
Mar
from SAR 1,679

Direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Cape Town to Dubai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Cape Town to Dubai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundSAR 1,253
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time9 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineSouth African Airways
Average flights per week60

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

There are 4 airports in Dubai: Dubai, Sharjah, Dubai Al Maktoum International, and Ras Al Khaimah.
The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Dubai is SAR 1,980. 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.
9 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Dubai.
South African Airways and Emirates fly direct from Cape Town to Dubai.
As of April 2025, there are 30 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Dubai.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Dubai is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Cape Town Airport, the cheapest airport near Dubai is Dubai – which is 5.6 km away from the centre of Dubai. We've found flights into this airport from SAR 1,980.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Dubai on Thursday, 22 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 28 minutes.
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.
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.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. August is typically the warmest month in Dubai, when it usually averages around 42°C. You can expect the least rain in May. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and Emirates offer the cheapest flight tickets to Dubai.

How to find cheap flights to Dubai from Cape Town

Looking for cheap tickets from Cape Town to Dubai? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Cape Town to Dubai. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
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  • Flex your dates to find the best Cape Town-Dubai ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Dubai from Cape Town.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Cape Town-Dubai flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
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  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Cape Town and Dubai. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Dubai, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Cape Town to Dubai flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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