Stunning landscape of Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain under a bright blue sky. — flights from Dubai to Cape Town
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Flights from Dubai to Cape Town

Nonstop flights from Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) take about 10h 3m (7,644 km). Emirates flies it. Lowest fare seen: $727 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Cape Town

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Stunning landscape of Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain under a bright blue sky. — arriving in Cape Town

Airport transfer

CPT → Cape Town, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Things to book in Cape Town

All 16 things to do in Cape Town →
Robben Island (prison)from €42.50
Robben Island Museum 3.8 · 372 Tiqets reviews
from €50
Cape Town Hiking 4.6 · 118 Tiqets reviews
from €60
Table Mountain Cable Car 4.4 · 50 Tiqets reviews
from €100
Cape Town Hop-on Hop-off Tours 4.6 · 25 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Dubai to Cape Town

Carriers on DXB–CPT according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Emiratesnonstop fare seen

Dubai to Cape Town fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $672 one-way. With stops: Mar 2027, from $421. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$67228 Oct 2026 · Emirates$452 · 2 stops26 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$73827 Nov 2026 · Emirates$426 · 2 stops1 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$7375 Dec 2026 · Emirates$437 · 1 stop13 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$7357 Jan 2027 · Emirates$447 · 1 stop14 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$7403 Feb 2027 · Emirates$444 · 1 stop11 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$73219 Mar 2027 · Emirates$421 · 2 stops19 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$7688 Apr 2027 · Emirates$441 · 1 stop8 Apr 2027
May 2027$77013 May 2027 · Emirates$442 · 1 stop13 May 2027
Sept 2027$7683 Sept 2027 · Emirates$499 · 2 stops3 Sept 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $426 for November 2026, $421 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 9 of 9 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dubai to Cape Town, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Cape Town

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South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Dubai to Cape Town flights

How long is the flight from Dubai to Cape Town?
A nonstop flight from Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) takes about 10h 3m, covering 7,644 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Dubai from Cape Town by air?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport and Cape Town International Airport is 7,644 km (4,750 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Dubai to Cape Town?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DXB–CPT route include Emirates. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Dubai to Cape Town cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DXB–CPT was $727 USD with Emirates (nonstop), departing 17 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in March 2027 were cheapest, from $421 one-way, against $499 for September 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Dubai to Cape Town?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $416 with 2 stops against $727 nonstop, a saving of $311. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from UAE to South Africa?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter South Africa visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Cape Town?
South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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