What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Dubai to Cape Town delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Dubai and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Dubai to Cape Town flight route?

Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

Departing from Dubai to Cape Town will take you 11h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7640 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town

The most flights from DXB to CPT are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Cape Town?

Consider Condor (98%), Emirates (64%) or South African (64%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dubai to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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04:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Cape Town Intl

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00:00-02:00

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₹ 56,331

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04:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

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00:00-02:00

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₹ 57,971

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04:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

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00:00-02:00

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₹ 57,971

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02:55-14:10

1 stop13h 15m

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00:00-02:00

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₹ 57,971

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Dubai Intl

Sat 7/11

03:00-13:00

1 stop12h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

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₹ 57,971

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DXB Dubai Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Dubai Intl

Wed 11/11

04:25-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

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00:00-02:00

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₹ 57,971

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17:10-08:20

2 stops17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

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₹ 66,073

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of ₹ 77,552). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 105,042). 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 DXB to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dubai to Cape Town as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Dubai to Cape Town flights typically cost between ₹ 65,495 and ₹ 101,666 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 67,617 on Ethiopian Air (25 Oct–7 Nov).

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How popular is this Dubai to Cape Town flight route?
Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Dubai Intl to Cape Town Intl.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Cape Town?
Departing from Dubai to Cape Town will take you 11h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7640 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Cape Town?
Consider Condor (98%), Emirates (64%) or South African (64%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dubai to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town (average of ₹ 77,552). Flying from Dubai to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 105,042). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dubai to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dubai to Cape Town as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Dubai to Cape Town flights typically cost between ₹ 65,495 and ₹ 101,666 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 67,617 on Ethiopian Air (25 Oct–7 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Cape Town

The most flights from DXB to CPT are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from Dubai to Cape Town delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Dubai and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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Dubai to Cape Town flights typically cost between ₹ 65,495 and ₹ 101,666 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 67,617 on Ethiopian Air (25 Oct–7 Nov).