Cheap Flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai (DXB)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Dubai (CPT-DXB)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Air Tanzania offers one-way fares as low as US$244 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CPT to DXB on Tue, May 19), while Air Tanzania offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$465 departing on Tue, May 19 and returning on Tue, May 26.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Cape Town to Dubai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Dubai with the following airlines, including: South African Airways Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Cape Town to Dubai?

  It takes about 9 hours 22 minutes to fly from Cape Town to Dubai.

• When is the best time to book flights from Cape Town to Dubai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

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

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 8 flight per week flying from Cape Town to Dubai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: South African Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- SA7156 (18:50) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK771 (18:50)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Cape Town to Dubai?

  To find best deals on flights from Cape Town to Dubai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, May 19, with one-way flights priced at just US$244.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is South African Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Dubai travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai (DXB) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Dubai is August, when demand for travel is lower.

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

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town to Dubai on May 24, 2026 with Air Tanzania, with prices starting at US$239.

• Which airports can I fly to for Dubai from Cape Town?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Dubai, with Cape Town International Airport to Dubai International Airport (CPT-DXB) is by far the most common option on this route: Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) Dubai International Airport (DXB) Dubai NP Bus Station (XHB) Dubai Etihad Bus Station (XNB).

• Is there any time difference between Cape Town and Dubai?

  The time difference between Dubai and Cape Town is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Cape Town to Dubai?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.