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Popular flight routes to Cape Town

Dubai
Flights from Dubaito Cape Town
1854AED
1741AED
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Abu Dhabi
Flights from Abu Dhabito Cape Town
3025AED
2889AED
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Johannesburg
Flights from Johannesburgto Cape Town
-15 %
315AED
268AED
Prime price per passenger

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

If you are planning to fly to Cape Town, we at Opodo have reviewed the most popular routes to support your travel planning. From Sharjah, the flight duration is approximately 10h 56m; from Abu Dhabi, around 10h 57m; and from Dubai, close to 10h 58m.
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0h 5h 10h 15h
10h 56m
10h 57m
10h 58m

How much does a flight to Cape Town cost?

At Opodo you can find flights from Abu Dhabi to Cape Town starting from AED 1,629, with an average price of AED 2,732. If you depart from other cities such as Dubai, you can find tickets from AED 1,684, and from Sharjah starting from AED 2,022, according to data from the last 72 hours.
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Start planning your trip to Cape Town with Opodo

If flights to Cape Town have been on your mind, now is a good time to start looking. Cape Town is the kind of place that stays with you once it has your attention, whether you are planning a short city break, a relaxed getaway, or that longer trip you have been putting off.

We want to make sure the flight part is the easiest part. At Opodo, you can book flights to Cape Town with a clear view of your options and pricing, all in one place. The airline, the route, and the timing all shape how your journey begins, and we help you get those details sorted without the back-and-forth.

Your schedule and preferences come first. Finding the right flight should not take longer than it needs to, and that is what we are here for.

Find the best-value flights to Cape Town

When you search for flights to Cape Town, you will find a wide range of options at various price points. The best choice depends on your priorities and how you like to travel. If time matters most, a quicker journey gives you more of it at your destination.

A little flexibility can help if keeping costs low is the goal. Shifting your travel dates by a day or two, or considering a different departure airport, can bring the fare down noticeably. Our comparison tools present all these variables clearly, so you can match them against what your trip actually needs.

Having every available option in one place makes the decision far easier. Whether you are driven by price, travel time, or a mix of both, we give you the clarity to book with confidence.

Find direct and connecting flights to Cape Town

Flights to Cape Town come with a solid range of route options, so you have real flexibility in how you plan your journey. Whether you are keeping an eye on costs or looking for the most convenient departure time, you can choose between non-stop services and multi-leg routes based on where you are flying from and when.

Picking the right airline for your trip

Airlines operating to Cape Town run the full spectrum, from no-frills carriers to full-service operators with premium cabin options. You can compare baggage policies, seating, and meal inclusions to find whichever fits your travel needs.

Stopover routes to Cape Town

If there is no direct service from your city, or if cutting the fare matters more than cutting travel time, a connecting itinerary is a practical option. These routes tend to have more departure slots throughout the day and can bring costs down considerably.

Non-stop flights to Cape Town

When time is the priority, a direct flight is the straightforward choice. No transit terminals to navigate, no layover to factor in, just land and head straight to your destination.

Our search tool brings all of this together in one place. Filter by price, journey time, or airline rating and book your flight to Cape Town in a few clicks.

Top things to do and places to explore in Cape Town

Indoor culture thrives year-round: The heat is no reason to scale back your plans. Cape Town has plenty to keep you occupied inside, from contemporary art galleries and world-class museums to historic sites that connect the city's layered past with where it stands today.

No crowds, no compromise: Off-peak travel puts the city's best-loved spots within easy reach. You get the views, the space, and the time to take it all in without the usual rush.

Local life takes centre stage: With fewer visitors around, the quieter, more everyday side of Cape Town comes through. Spend a morning at a neighbourhood market, join a hands-on cooking class, or take a walk through an area that rarely appears on tourist itineraries. That is where a city tends to show its real character.

A slower pace is worth it: Quieter periods are well suited to proper rest. Spas and wellness retreats are less pressed for time, which means your visit will feel more relaxed too. A massage or a full spa day is easier to enjoy when things are not at full capacity.

Map out your journey to Cape Town today

Putting together a trip to Cape Town is simple with Opodo. Book your flights, accommodation, and car rental all in one place, choose dates that work for you, and build your time in Cape Town around what you genuinely want to see and how much you want to spend.

FAQ's about Cape Town

How can I find cheap flights to Cape Town at Opodo?
At Opodo you can find flights from AED351 to Cape Town. Our offers are the result of a combination of different technologies, machine learning algorithms and real searches form our customers in our platform, so you can get the options that better suits your needs when flying to Cape Town.
When's the best time to go to Cape Town?
We checked our customers' flight searches, and the winner of best time to fly to Cape Town is... March.
The next best month to travel to Cape Town is February.
And let's not forget April, the third top choice for when to go to Cape Town.
However if you prefer things on the less busy side, we can also tell you (quietly) that the least popular month for flights to Cape Town is November.
What are the cheapest airlines flying to Cape Town?

Looking at the prices of our customers' bookings from the UAE to Cape Town, your best bet for cheap flights is:

  • Qatar Airways: average one-way price of AED3,241.97 , with Sharjah to Cape Town an average of AED3,115.75 and Abu Dhabi from AED3,155.86.
  • Ethiopian Airlines (one-way average: AED3,670.49) : this includes an average price from Dubai to Cape Town of AED3,102.38 and also flights from Abu Dhabi costing AED4,057.99.
  • Etihad Airways: average cost for one-way was AED3,815.15 , with Dubai to Cape Town flights costing an average of AED3,297.09 and the price tag from Abu Dhabi being AED3,904.81.
Which airlines fly to Cape Town from the UAE?

Airlines flying direct from the UAE to Cape Town include:

  • Fly Safair, which flies from Dubai and Sao Paulo to Cape Town plus from Sao Paulo.
  • Emirates, which has flights from Dubai and Johannesburg as well as Durban to Cape Town.
  • South African Airlink, with flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town and George and also from Hoedspruit.

Indirect flights from the Australia to Cape Town include:

  • Qatar Airways, which flies from Dubai and Sharjah and also from Abu Dhabi.
  • Emirates, with flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Cape Town plus Sharjah.
  • South African Airlink, which has flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai as well as from Beirut to Cape Town.
What is the weather like in Cape Town?
If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to Cape Town is in February, January and March, when the average temperature reaches 26º, while March, January and November are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 26 hours. If you prefer colder temperatures, however, make sure you visit Cape Town during the months of July, August and June to experience an average of 7º. For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during June, July and August, when the average precipitation in Cape Town is 84mm, while the months of November, January and February are drier, with an average of 15mm.

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