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Cheap Flight Deals from Dublin to Cape Town (DUB-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dublin 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.

Recent return flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Dublin to Cape Town.
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18:40 - 21:55DUB-CPT
25h 15m1 stop
19:50 - 12:05CPT-DUB
18h 15m1 stop
€547SWISS
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Tue, 11 Mar - Tue, 25 Mar
18:40 - 21:55DUB-CPT
25h 15m1 stop
09:30 - 12:05CPT-DUB
28h 35m2 stops
€552SWISS
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Tue, 11 Mar - Tue, 25 Mar
09:20 - 11:05DUB-CPT
23h 45m1 stop
09:00 - 12:30CPT-DUB
29h 30m1 stop
€566SWISS
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Sun, 2 Mar - Sun, 16 Mar
17:20 - 21:30DUB-CPT
26h 10m1 stop
23:59 - 16:40CPT-DUB
18h 41m1 stop
€567KLM
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Sun, 2 Feb - Sun, 9 Feb
05:55 - 08:30DUB-CPT
24h 35m2 stops
23:59 - 08:05CPT-DUB
34h 06m1 stop
€577KLM
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Sun, 2 Feb - Sun, 9 Feb
16:55 - 11:50DUB-CPT
17h 55m1 stop
16:35 - 09:35CPT-DUB
18h 00m1 stop
€630Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 23 Apr - Tue, 13 May
16:55 - 11:50DUB-CPT
17h 55m1 stop
16:35 - 09:35CPT-DUB
18h 00m1 stop
€703Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 22 Apr - Tue, 13 May
15:00 - 10:50DUB-CPT
18h 50m1 stop
13:00 - 06:45CPT-DUB
18h 45m1 stop
€801Qatar Airways
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Wed, 23 Apr - Mon, 12 May
15:00 - 10:50DUB-CPT
18h 50m1 stop
13:00 - 06:45CPT-DUB
18h 45m1 stop
€829Qatar Airways
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Tue, 22 Apr - Sun, 11 May
14:20 - 11:35DUB-CPT
20h 15m1 stop
18:20 - 12:15CPT-DUB
18h 55m1 stop
€860Emirates
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Tue, 22 Apr - Wed, 7 May

Flights from Dublin to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dublin to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dublin to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Dublin to Cape Town, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Dublin, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dublin 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 from Dublin to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost €714 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €1,312 and €1,207 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dublin 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 from Dublin 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 on the flight from Dublin to Cape Town, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

€285
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)
Flight from Dublin to Cape Town

When to book flights from Dublin to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dublin 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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Dublin to Cape Town

  • Can I fly non-stop from Dublin to Cape Town?

    Unfortunately, there are no non-stop flights from Dublin to Cape Town. However, Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is very well-connected to Europe and the Middle East, so you should be able to get there with a single stopover and plane change. Options on your route include Turkish Airlines via Istanbul Airport (IST), KLM via Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam (AMS), Qatar Airways via Hamad International Airport in Doha (DOH), Emirates via Dubai International Airport (DXB), Air France via Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), and British Airways via London-Heathrow (LHR).

  • Do I have to fly via Johannesburg to get to Cape Town?

    No, not unless you want to. Thanks to an initiative called Cape Town Air Access, the city and various organisations involved in the tourism industry have worked hard to draw airlines directly to Cape Town. To date, these include British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines. None of these airlines stop in Johannesburg on their way to the Northern Hemisphere, though Kenya Airways stops at Livingstone/Victoria Falls on its way to Nairobi.

  • What is the quickest way from Cape Town Airport to central Cape Town?

    The MyCITI Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system offers a connection from Cape Town International Airport to the Cape Town central business district and the V&A Waterfront. The cost is between €3 and €6. As the airport is located next to the N2 national motorway, it’s only a 20min drive into town provided that there’s no traffic. Taxis and e-hailing services cost between about €20 and €25.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dublin to Cape Town was €296 for a one-way ticket and €568 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dublin to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dublin to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Dublin and Cape Town, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dublin to Cape Town, Emirates or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dublin to Cape Town are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of €979 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of €1,020 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dublin 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 from Dublin to Cape Town.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dublin 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 from Dublin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dublin to Cape Town

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) offers over 18,000 parking spaces in its long-term car parks at terminals 1 and 2, available both as you arrive or pre-booked online (recommended for busy times at the airport). There are shuttle buses that connect these parking areas to the terminals.
  • Dublin Airport also offers medical assistance, as well as a pharmacy outlet on-site in terminal 1. This store stocks essential items for children in case you left something at home.
  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is close to Stellenbosch and the Winelands for travellers who are looking to take in these sights after they land. For this reason, you might want to consider hiring a car to get around, and there are many options available right at the airport. Remember to bring your international driving licence with you.

Top 5 airlines serving from Dublin to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dublin to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3408 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
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The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2024BOG - MIA
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The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Better boarding process at Hyderabad airport Better time management by air hostesses in providing the meals

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

Priority boarding for Silver and Premium Economy was very disorganised, in fact, non-existent.

My favorite airline when traveling to the UAE. Great food and great service.

I was not allowed to upgrade with miles whereas others were. That’s a pity

‏One of the worst flights I took in My life, delays after delays, then the AC is not working and we were living in a sauna,& we were sweating like pigs. and this even before take off. Next we arrived late one hour late, baggage claims worse than the delay itself add to that one more hour to get our luggage. I am extremely disappointed and my experience is I’m never going to fly on Emirates airline. Immigration was the only good thing about this trip. It took us seven minutes to go through to the luggage claims.

Excellent staff! Flights were delayed due to technical issues after everyone was boarded and we sat in the flight for almost 2 hours before taking off. Not enough vegetarian food was available despite pre-ordering. The staff did an exceptional job dealing with both the problems neither of their making.

When you buy emirates you don’t expect low cost. Boarding by bus. Seat will not incline. Line before emergency exit. Eating tray hits belly (and I didn’t grow lately). Entertainment on demand by payment.

Most aspects of the flight were great! The entertainment was mediocre, though, which made such a long flight less enjoyable.

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Transavia flight, was booked as KLM but i couldnt select seat or access boarding pass with KLM at all. Crammed seating and very no frills experience all around. First and last time.

Flight left a few minutes late, but that's it. I wish the seats could be wider and recline more.

Overall a very pleasant flight. No significant issues on either flight. Amsterdam airport is very convenient for connecting

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Check in desk people constrained by fear. Obvious typo on Uganda visa, even though approved, caused loss of flight. Something is definitely wrong with this system.

Overall experience was OK. Seats were truly uncomfortable for such a long flight. Food quality was mediocre at best. The staff was great though!

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

From home to the airport, you must mention the terminal ready.

Polite and helpful crew. My son developed fever. Crew members came and gave him medication and also came and enquired about his health several times.

Old aircraft, very very low business class standards, no privacy between the seats, horrible old TVs, tiny bathrooms.

Seats are not clean inside the very dirty and need to improve

Very good except the boarding process too forever and wasn’t organized by group. I had a heavy pack or I wouldn’t have minded. I was in business. There were no audible announcements in the waiting area about boarding and everyone packed into the boarding area. Then boarding stopped for a long time but the staff made no announcements to update waiting passengers about the holdup. The flight was good after we got on.

I really didn’t like much. A lot of things can be better beginning with crew to seats and food is awful as well.

My flight was cancelled with no warning! I had to find out right at the airport when I arrived from my previous flight!

Excellent service. Made United 's business class look like a cattle car

The internet was not working during the 10 hour. This situation was known by the cabin crew before the flight. If so, information should be given to passangers. Some people should work during the flight.

Seemed like a cramped A321 config. Roasting hot cabin most of the flight. Wifi did not work. Lots of first time fliers, I think, who didn't know how to follow a seat assignment.

I have been flying Turkish Airlines for the last 5 years it’s always great service, on time , excellent food, only one thing wasn’t reliable is their on board WiFi most of the time it doesn’t work.

Seats were in disrepair. Seat back pockets were all broken. Seats recline very far, which is comfortable for occupant, but confining for person behind.

They lost my special meal request and tried to tell me I didn't request it. I had the proof. Then they tried to get me to eat food I can't eat. No apologies

One particular crew member wasn't helpful in the cabin .

old seat need to go! outdated and uncomfortable. I waited 40 minutes for my bag

The crew is extremely nice, genuine and just pleasant to be around. On multiple flights, I or other passengers had interactions with the crew that were above and beyond what is generally accepted from other airlines. I WILL fly BA whenever available from now on.

Flight was on time. Boarding process was tedious. Not much overhead cabin space. Seats very close (front to back). Uneventful trip just the same.

Flight was delayed. Thankfully I wasn't in a rush. The airport experience (shops, amenities, ample restaurants, coffee shops, seats with charging) was very good) was very good as was the boarding which was orderly and organised. The flight was short so whilst there was no entertainment I thought that was ok especially in the age of smart phones and kindles. It would have been nice to have usbc charging supported at my seat but again it was a short flight so no drama. Overall a positive experience flying from London to Edinburgh with BA.

It was a great experience. I did find that some menu options were not available, which was a bit surprising, but over all a wonderful experience.

Flight on time. Food was poor - low quality and hard to eat due to poor layout

Aircraft delayed for two hours due to a technical issue with the rear emergency exit door slide not working.

Staff member at boarding gate was rude, and more than once!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
14/5Wed
1 stopSWISS
20h 00mDUB-CPT
€285
14/5Wed
2 stopsSWISS
18h 55mDUB-CPT
€333
20/1Mon
1 stopLufthansa
18h 55mDUB-CPT
€394
31/1Fri
2 stops
17h 35mDUB-CPT
€407
20/1Mon
2 stops
24h 40mDUB-CPT
€420
20/1Mon
3 stops
41h 35mDUB-CPT
€485
12/1Sun
3 stops
32h 00mDUB-CPT
€512
31/1Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
24h 35mDUB-CPT
€564
12/1Sun
1 stopLufthansa
18h 55mDUB-CPT
€599
26/12Thu
1 stopKLM
26h 45mDUB-CPT
€1,290

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Last minute flights from Dublin to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Dublin to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
23/12Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
18h 55mDUB-CPT
29/12Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
26h 30mCPT-DUB
€1,158
23/12Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 10mDUB-CPT
29/12Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
26h 30mCPT-DUB
€1,195
23/12Mon
multi-stopKLM
26h 45mDUB-CPT
31/12Tue
multi-stopKLM
14h 41mCPT-DUB
€1,240
23/12Mon
multi-stopSWISS
14h 15mDUB-CPT
31/12Tue
multi-stopSWISS
34h 20mCPT-DUB
€1,324
23/12Mon
multi-stopSWISS
35h 00mDUB-CPT
31/12Tue
multi-stopSWISS
34h 20mCPT-DUB
€1,342
23/12Mon
multi-stop
17h 35mDUB-CPT
29/12Sun
multi-stop
22h 00mCPT-DUB
€1,602
23/12Mon
multi-stop
22h 15mDUB-CPT
31/12Tue
multi-stop
22h 05mCPT-DUB
€1,631
23/12Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
42h 55mDUB-CPT
31/12Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
31h 10mCPT-DUB
€1,745
23/12Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
42h 55mDUB-CPT
29/12Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
48h 15mCPT-DUB
€1,909
22/12Sun
multi-stopKLM
30h 45mDUB-CPT
6/1Mon
multi-stopKLM
26h 00mCPT-DUB
€1,945

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