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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

CPT — DXB
9 Feb — 16 Feb1
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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday 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 4 February 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 900

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,289 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 767 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (C$ 21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Dubai Intl.

Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Dubai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Dubai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 31 January 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 79 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of C$ 970). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,422). 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 4 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Dubai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 February 2025.

The most flights from CPT to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Dubai (average of C$ 970). Flying from Cape Town to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,422). 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.

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