Dubai Airport (DXB) Flights to Cape Town International Airport Airport (CPT)

Q: How long does the flight from Dubai to Cape Town to take?

The flight from Dubai to Cape Town takes9 Hours 48 Minutes.

We've found the cheapest flights to Cape Town

Returns from £671.19

One-way from £484.40

Airliners including Sirius Aero, South African Airways and Emirates all offer direct flights between Dubai to Cape Town International. When travelling from Dubai you will cover about 4,749 miles before you reach Cape Town International. This journey will take 9 Hours 48 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

On arriving at Cape Town International please note the time difference, the time zone at Cape Town International is 2.0 GMT compared to 4.0 GMT at Dubai.

Travellers planning to fly from Dubai Airport to Cape Town International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Dubai Airport.

If you rented a vehicle at Cape Town International Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Cape Town International Airport.

Below are some options if you require transport to Dubai Airport:

Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Cape Town International Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Cape Town International Airport:

Need a place to stay when you get to Cape Town? See a range of hotels near Cape Town International Airport

Please see below the airlines that fly from Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town International (CPT) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
South African Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	09:10	16:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	03:50	09:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Sirius Aero	2	2	1	2	2	2	2	03:50	09:10	VIEW FLIGHTS

South African Airways is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 14 a week with times that vary between 09:10 and 16:45.

To book your flight you can visit South African Airways on their website flysaa.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

03:50

Airline	Flight No
Emirates	EK772
Sirius Aero	SA7155

09:10

Airline	Flight No
Emirates	EK770
Sirius Aero	SA7157

11:40

Airline	Flight No
South African Airways	SA7155

16:45

Airline	Flight No
South African Airways	SA7157

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Tuesday

03:50

Airline	Flight No
Emirates	EK772
Sirius Aero	SA7155

09:10

Airline	Flight No
Emirates	EK770
Sirius Aero	SA7157

11:40

Airline	Flight No
South African Airways	SA7155

16:45

Airline	Flight No
South African Airways	SA7157

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Wednesday

03:50

Airline	Flight No
Emirates	EK772
Sirius Aero	SA7155

09:10

Airline	Flight No
South African Airways	SA7157
Emirates	EK770

11:40

Airline	Flight No
South African Airways	SA7155

VIEW FLIGHTS

Thursday

03:50

Airline	Flight No
Emirates	EK772
Sirius Aero	SA7155

09:10

Airline	Flight No
Emirates	EK770
Sirius Aero	SA7157

11:40

Airline	Flight No
South African Airways	SA7155

16:45

Airline	Flight No
South African Airways	SA7157

VIEW FLIGHTS

Friday

03:50

Airline	Flight No
Emirates	EK772
Sirius Aero	SA7155

09:10

Airline	Flight No
Emirates	EK770
Sirius Aero	SA7157

11:40

Airline	Flight No
South African Airways	SA7155

16:45

Airline	Flight No
South African Airways	SA7157

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Saturday

03:50

Airline	Flight No
Emirates	EK772
Sirius Aero	SA7155

09:10

Airline	Flight No
Emirates	EK770
Sirius Aero	SA7157

11:40

Airline	Flight No
South African Airways	SA7155

16:45

Airline	Flight No
South African Airways	SA7157

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Sunday

03:50

Airline	Flight No
Emirates	EK772
Sirius Aero	SA7155

09:10

Airline	Flight No
Emirates	EK770
Sirius Aero	SA7157

11:40

Airline	Flight No
South African Airways	SA7155

16:45

Airline	Flight No
South African Airways	SA7157

VIEW FLIGHTS

If you are planning to hire a car from Cape Town International airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.

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Flight Price FAQ - Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT)

DIRECT Emirates

What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Dubai DXB to Cape Town CPT?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Dubai DXB to Cape Town CPT is £484.40 ($612 €579.45)

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DIRECT Emirates

What is the cheapest direct return flight from Dubai DXB to Cape Town CPT?

The cheapest direct return flight from Dubai DXB to Cape Town CPT is £671.19 ($848 €802.89)

£671.19

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Dubai DXB to Cape Town CPT?

The cheapest flight one way from Dubai DXB to Cape Town CPT is £276.23 ($349 €330.44)

£276.23

$349 | €330.44

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What is the cheapest return flight from Dubai DXB to Cape Town CPT?

The cheapest return flight from Dubai DXB to Cape Town CPT is £459.07 ($580 €549.15)

£459.07

$580 | €549.15

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