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Cheapest return flight
AED 2,335
Typical prices: AED 2,777-AED 3,994
Qatar Airways
Sat 27/1Thu 1/2
SHJ - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
AED 3,525
Typical prices: AED 3,492-AED 4,146
Emirates
Thu 15/11Fri 23/11
DXB - CPT • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Emirates. Average duration is 9h 39m
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Most flights • 21 per week
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheapest • 11% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Cape Town

 
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Recent return flight deals to Cape Town

Wed, 27 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
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19:10 - 10:30SHJ  Sharjah-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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08:50 - 04:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHJ Sharjah
17h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl
AED 2,335Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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05:25 - 20:45SHJ  Sharjah-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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12:35 - 10:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHJ Sharjah
19h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
AED 2,402Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
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 2,427Ethiopian Air
Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
23:55 - 19:55SHJ  Sharjah-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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12:35 - 10:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-SHJ Sharjah
19h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
AED 2,442Qatar Airways
Tue, 16 Mar - Tue, 23 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 14:10AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 03:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
AED 2,479Ethiopian Air
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
22:50 - 19:55DXB  Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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12:35 - 11:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
21h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
AED 2,497Qatar Airways
Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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03:50 - 11:35DXB  Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
9h 45mdirect
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18:30 - 05:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
9h 25mdirect
AED 3,525Emirates
Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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03:50 - 11:35DXB  Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
9h 45mdirect
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20:00 - 07:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
9h 25mdirect
AED 3,551Emirates
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
South African Logo
10:25 - 18:00DXB  Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
9h 35mdirect
South African Logo
20:00 - 07:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
9h 25mdirect
AED 3,779South African
Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
South African Logo
09:10 - 16:45DXB  Dubai Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
9h 35mdirect
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13:40 - 01:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-DXB Dubai Intl
9h 25mdirect
AED 3,786South African
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Cape Town

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Cape Town?

Sharjah to Cape Town is the cheapest route at AED 2,335 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Dubai to Cape Town is the most popular connection with return deals from AED 2,497.

How much is a flight to Cape Town?

On average, a return flight from the United Arab Emirates to Cape Town costs AED 3,426, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Abu Dhabi average AED 2,886, while Sharjah runs a bit higher at AED 3,173.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town at AED 3,378 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at AED 3,801.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town with an average price of AED 2,894 return.
•December (AED 3,889) and May (AED 3,654) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Evening flights to Cape Town are the cheapest at AED 2,934 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at AED 4,080.

What is a good deal for flights to Cape Town?

Flights under AED 2,777 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Cape Town at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Sharjah AED 2,284
•Abu Dhabi AED 2,519.

When are flights to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights to Cape Town are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 20% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Cape Town

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

AED 1,436
Beat the crowds with an average 60% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 178% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way 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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Your questions about flights to Cape Town, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Cape Town is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Cape Town is around AED 2,777 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long is a direct flight to Cape Town?

    Direct flights to Cape Town are available from Dubai, with a flight time of about 9h 30m.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Cape Town?

    Last-minute fares to Cape Town (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 7% higher than the average return fare of AED 3,426.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Cape Town?

    Emirates operates the most flights from the United Arab Emirates to Cape Town at 21 per week, while Ethiopian Air is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Arab Emirates to Cape Town. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Cape Town?

  • How many flights serve Cape Town?

    Cape Town receives 3 flights per day and 21 per week from across the world. Dubai has the most flights to Cape Town with 21 weekly flights.

Your guide to booking Cape Town flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Cape Town, book around 20 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 20% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Cape Town, a good return fare is around AED 2,777. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Cape Town in February. Return fares historically average AED 2,894, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to AED 1,146 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Cape Town average AED 2,934 compared to AED 4,080 for midday flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Cape Town, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, South African includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, while Emirates includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Cape Town, a great place to start is Sea Point Pavilion. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Cape Town

 
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 3672 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.4Crew
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On the way there the food was not a good Standerd and fly Dubai is very cramped and again the food was not a good Standerd but on the way back food was excellent and staff were very helpful specially a lady which I took time to take her name Maria and another staff which was South African very very polite and helpful i am very sorry that I got her name

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2026
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On the way there the food was not a good Standerd and fly Dubai is very cramped and again the food was not a good Standerd but on the way back food was excellent and staff were very helpful specially a lady which I took time to take her name Maria and another staff which was South African very very polite and helpful i am very sorry that I got her name

Staff were excellent and helpful and the food was lovely.

Boarding is messy, business class no priority line Delay is departure.. hot in cabin

My experience with Emirates was very disappointing, particularly in how the disruption to my journey was handled. My connecting flight in Dubai was cancelled and I was provided overnight accommodation, but I was not advised that leaving the airport could affect duty-free items I had purchased at my original departure airport. When I returned for the rescheduled flight, the alcoholic beverages were confiscated. I was then initially refused boarding for my rescheduled flight, although this was eventually resolved. Onboard, I was allocated a next to a passenger who repeatedly shouted throughout the journey. I asked the senior cabin crew member to move me to vacant seats at the rear but was told they were reserved for crew. The same seats were only offered to me towards the end of the flight, when moving was of little benefit. I appreciate the hotel accommodation provided after the cancellation, but the overall handling, communication and customer service fell well below what I expected from Emirates. What began as a flight cancellation became a series of unnecessary inconveniences, financial loss and an extremely uncomfortable journey.

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

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

Great experience all-round. From re-checking baggage directly before leaving the arrivals hall (coming from international), to fast and friendly boarding, to complimentary drinks and snacks on board. This was a very pleasant experience - even my luggage was delivered on the belt very quickly and it was a wonderful end to a 28 hour transit.

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 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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