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Cheapest return fare
£546
Typical prices: £638-£982
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/11Mon 14/12
DUB - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£292
Typical prices: £317-£529
Lufthansa
Tue 30/3
DUB - CPT • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Dublin and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £686 (return)
Shortest trip • 15h 33m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Dublin to Cape Town (DUB-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town

Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec
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12:45 - 09:30DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 45m1 stop London Stansted
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11:30 - 08:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
23h 05m1 stop London Gatwick
£546Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec
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12:45 - 09:30DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 45m1 stop London Stansted
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23:55 - 20:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
22h 10m1 stop London Gatwick
£548Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
KLM Logo
13:25 - 22:40DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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07:30 - 08:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
26h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£549KLM
Tue, 23 Feb - Tue, 9 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:10 - 12:05DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 55m1 stop Istanbul
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17:15 - 22:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
31h 15m1 stop Istanbul
£552Turkish Airlines
Mon, 11 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb
Kenya Airways Logo
06:00 - 06:00DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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14:30 - 14:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
26h 00m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
£552Kenya Airways
Mon, 12 Apr - Sun, 25 Apr
KLM Logo
13:20 - 21:25DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:15 - 22:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
24h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£553KLM
Tue, 23 Feb - Tue, 9 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:10 - 12:05DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 55m1 stop Istanbul
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17:15 - 22:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
31h 15m1 stop Istanbul
£555Turkish Airlines
Fri, 5 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
Kenya Airways Logo
05:45 - 13:00DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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14:20 - 12:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
48h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
£559Kenya Airways
Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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20:50 - 18:00DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
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13:40 - 18:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
31h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
£597Emirates
Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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20:50 - 18:00DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
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13:40 - 11:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
23h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
£597Emirates
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Dublin to Cape Town flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Dublin to Cape Town?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Dublin usually cost between £559 and £739 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £546 on Multiple Airlines (18 Nov–14 Dec).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Dublin to Cape Town is September, where tickets cost £599 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £956 and £941 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Dublin to Cape Town, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Dublin to Cape Town

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£293
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 33% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (31% 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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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dublin to Cape Town was £292 for a one-way ticket and £546 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dublin to Cape Town?

    On your way to Cape Town, you’ll fly out from Dublin. You’ll be landing at Cape Town Intl.

  • 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?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld 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 £703 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 £888 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.

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.

More options for your flight from Dublin to Cape Town

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