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Cheapest return fare
AED 2,280
Typical prices: AED 2,462-AED 3,266
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Wed 2/9Wed 30/9
AUH - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
AED 3,562
Typical prices: AED 3,318-AED 3,880
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Wed 23/9Wed 30/9
DXB - CPT • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Cape Town

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Cape Town

Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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02:10 - 13:25AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
13h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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19:35 - 19:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
22h 10m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
AED 2,280Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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02:10 - 13:25AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
13h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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19:35 - 19:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
22h 10m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
AED 2,291Multiple Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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04:25 - 14:10AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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13:50 - 03:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
AED 2,424Ethiopian Air
Fri, 11 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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04:25 - 14:10AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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13:50 - 03:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
AED 2,471Ethiopian Air
Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
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23:45 - 17:20AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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13:15 - 10:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
19h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
AED 2,537Qatar Airways
Fri, 11 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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17:40 - 10:15AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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14:00 - 10:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
18h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl
AED 2,688Qatar Airways
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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10:25 - 18:05DXB  Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
9h 40mdirect
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20:00 - 07:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
9h 25mdirect
AED 3,562Emirates
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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09:10 - 16:40DXB  Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
9h 30mdirect
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13:15 - 00:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
9h 20mdirect
AED 3,591Emirates
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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09:10 - 16:40DXB  Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
9h 30mdirect
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20:00 - 07:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
9h 25mdirect
AED 3,812South African
Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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03:45 - 11:30DXB  Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
9h 45mdirect
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18:25 - 05:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
9h 25mdirect
AED 3,815South African
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cape Town

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Cape Town?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cape Town was found on the route from Abu Dhabi, at AED 2,280 return. The most popular connection is from Dubai to Cape Town, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as AED 2,578 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as AED 3,741. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are AED 4,071 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Cape Town is September, where tickets cost AED 2,916 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of tickets from the United Arab Emirates is AED 3,834 and AED 3,775 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of AED 1,748.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Cape Town depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost AED 3,862 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is AED 3,891.

What is a good deal for flights to Cape Town?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Cape Town, 25% of our users found tickets to Cape Town for the following prices or less: From Dubai AED 3,744 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low season

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AED 1,417
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town

When to book flights to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Cape Town based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Cape Town flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Cape Town?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cape Town was found on the route from Abu Dhabi, at AED 2,280 return. The most popular connection is from Dubai to Cape Town, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as AED 2,578 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Cape Town Intl Airport from central Cape Town?

    There are 16 km between Cape Town city centre and Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Cape Town’s airport?

    When flying to Cape Town, you'll arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). The airport is also known as Cape Town or Cape Town Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Cape Town?

    On average, a flight to Cape Town costs AED 3,277. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 1,963 and departed from Dubai Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cape Town

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Cape Town? 25% of our users found return tickets to Cape Town for the following prices or less: From Dubai AED 8,116
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cape Town flight deals.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Arab Emirates to Cape Town. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3646 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
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Good service. I wish there was more legroom. The food could be improved with additional options.

8.0 ExcellentRekha, Aug 2026
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Good service. I wish there was more legroom. The food could be improved with additional options.

Everything is smooth and good. While cabin crew didn't wake me up for food. When I got up I asked for my meal then they simply replied I was sleep due to that reason they did not wake me up. In that case I suggest they must keep stickers to place on top wake up or DnD.

It was very exlent flight and thanks a lot kayak

As always Emirates is always dependent on the crew you get on the day and today was a good one. Everyone knew what they were doing and gracefully without hesitation . Great conversation all round even about the food and wine.

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

It was a really long flight from Doha to Philadelphia and it was overall a good one. The one area that I would comment on is that there is a lot of single-use plastic and disposables in the meal service for American Airlines. It would be great to see more circular options in the meal service to reduce the amount of waste.

They shld improve and provide a lunch or dinner in an international leg

Very bad. We booked 8 months in advance for 2 people but couldn’t get seats together. Food was so bad I couldn’t even eat.

Nothing I knew what I was getting into ; no complaints when on string budget

I didn’t not pay to fly with American Airlines!!!!!!!they are the worst!!

At the Doha airport there were at least two security checks where all items have to be separately scanned ( this is after completing a full security screen from Cochin). The walk between terminals at Doha airport is tedious due to lack of in-airport transportation and staff to provide friendly directions. On flight, there was a good selection of entertainment movies. Interesting real time flight maps and camera feeds. Food, snacks and drinks could have been served more frequently. A few more items than the standard 3 meal items ( entree, fruit and yogurt) would have been good. A better staffing ratio and bathroom ratio would have made the trip more enjoyable.

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

Everything was great, the infotainment system was glitching but this was not a big deal.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

Business and economy lines were common for most of the journey including check in and security control in Addis Abbeba. Food choice was fine, however there was a hair in my rice

Again, entertainment system didn't work. 50% of aircraft don't seem to have a functional entertainment system and the crew is absolutely uninterested in fixing. They just say Addis needs to fix it. Well, Addis had better get off it's butt and fix their aircraft.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

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