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Only Emirates operates flights between Dubai and Cape Town.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $688 round-trip via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared to $1,053 for nonstop.

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

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 1% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Dubai to Cape Town route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $916 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,054, 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.

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, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 56 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town International Convention Centre and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 3:45 am and lands at 1:25 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:25 am and lands at 8:05 pm.

The flight takes about 9h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $987. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Dubai to Cape Town takes 9h 40m, 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.

One-way fares from Dubai to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $604, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Emirates is the only airline operating Dubai to Cape Town flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 49m, compared with 13h 10m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 13h 51m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Sixt
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Woodford

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Cape Town range from $818 to $1,104, with an average of $987 over the past 12 months. Anything below $818 counts as a good deal.