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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Cape Town:

• Earliest: departs at 3:50 am and lands at 1:29 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:25 am and lands at 8:04 pm.

The flight takes about 9h 39m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Cape Town:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Dubai to Cape Town takes 9h 39m, covering 4,747 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Cape Town range from $820 to $1,103, with an average of $993 over the past 12 months. Anything below $820 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $993 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $755 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $1,055 for nonstop.

Emirates is the only airline operating Dubai to Cape Town flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Cape Town flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Dubai to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $633, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz

Flights from Dubai to Cape Town usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Cape Town route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

One-stop flights from Dubai to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Dubai to Cape Town. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $938 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,076, a difference of $138.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Emirates operates flights between Dubai and Cape Town.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 50m, compared with 13h 35m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and 14h 07m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Cape Town is 2 hours behind Dubai (South Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Sea Point Pavilion and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Cape Town flights:

• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.