DUB - CPT

£286 Find Cheap Flights from Dublin to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dublin to Cape Town departing on 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
£537
Typical prices: £536-£719
Lufthansa
Wed 15/4Tue 28/4
DUB - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£286
Typical prices: £264-£366
SWISS
Tue 17/3
DUB - CPT • 2 stops
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Lufthansa
Cheapest • from £537 (return)
KLM
Best reviews • 7.7 score
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 19% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town

Wed, 15 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Lufthansa Logo
17:35 - 09:30
DUB
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CPT
14h 55m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:55 - 08:05
CPT
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DUB
15h 10m
1 stop
£537Lufthansa
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Kenya Airways Logo
08:50 - 22:05
DUB
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CPT
35h 15m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 15:45
CPT
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DUB
27h 20m
3 stops
£543Kenya Airways
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Kenya Airways Logo
05:55 - 22:05
DUB
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CPT
38h 10m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
07:20 - 15:45
CPT
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DUB
34h 25m
2 stops
£545Kenya Airways
Mon, 23 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 17:30
DUB
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CPT
25h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 12:35
CPT
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DUB
26h 00m
1 stop
£549Qatar Airways
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Kenya Airways Logo
13:25 - 13:45
DUB
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CPT
23h 20m
3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:35 - 22:25
CPT
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DUB
32h 50m
3 stops
£550Kenya Airways
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Kenya Airways Logo
13:25 - 13:45
DUB
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CPT
23h 20m
3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:35 - 22:25
CPT
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DUB
32h 50m
3 stops
£551Kenya Airways
Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Kenya Airways Logo
13:25 - 13:35
DUB
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CPT
22h 10m
3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 12:40
CPT
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DUB
48h 15m
3 stops
£552Kenya Airways
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Kenya Airways Logo
06:00 - 06:00
DUB
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CPT
22h 00m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 12:40
CPT
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DUB
48h 15m
3 stops
£554Kenya Airways
Wed, 15 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Lufthansa Logo
10:40 - 09:30
DUB
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CPT
21h 50m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
17:55 - 08:05
CPT
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DUB
15h 10m
1 stop
£555Lufthansa
Tue, 10 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
21:20 - 17:25
DUB
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CPT
18h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 06:00
CPT
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DUB
19h 25m
1 stop
£555Qatar Airways
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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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dublin to Cape Town departing in April.

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 £560 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £972 and £941 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Dublin to Cape Town

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight£286
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 36% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (41% 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.
Estimated return price
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dublin to Cape Town was £286 for a one-way ticket and £537 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Dublin and Cape Town, with oneworld 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 £740 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 £755 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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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7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1443 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.3Food
7.6Comfort
8.4Crew
Airline reviews

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

4.0 OkayShereen, Dec 2025
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I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

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.

I wish I knew in advance that the connecting flight was by indigo air

The service was good but the food was a NO

no qatar did noting wrong Kayak messed up my whole vacation . Went early to check in at The Cairo, Egypt airport to find our I had not tickets to board , Kayak and/or Affirm never sent the money for my flight that I paid for and booked. So I had no flight at 12am in a foreign country and I had to scramble and find anther very costly other option just so that could fly home. Fucken horrible experience.

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

I wish the leg room was better for Economy especially for the outbound flights to India . The outbound flight to US and Qatar was good

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

Everything was good except that they didn’t give us seat for our connecting flight in Istanbul from Cairo. This created a panic situation. Hopefully they give all customers connecting flights seats right from the start.

Space between seats is challenging but otherwise excellent service in every way.

Customer service was poor everywhere. In particular in business class lounge. Stewardess were however excellent. No ability to order more than one dietary restriction in food that created awkward situations when I was offered bulgur due to being diabetic as I was also gluten free

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

It was great! Great value for the price I paid. Great crew and great food in business class

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

I really enjoyed the food, only bad part on one of my flights my screen was a bit buggy but it wasn't a big deal it was one of their older planes so I understand that happens

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Crew was outstanding, helpful and friendly. Food is deteriorating. The snack at the end of the flight was not good, a greasy moosh of toast cheese snd other unidentifiable ingredients. Coming from Germany a pretzl with butter would have been better. Entertainment had a great selection.

The seat space seemed small especially when the person ahead reclined but other than that, very good.

We would have missed our connection from Munich to Boston but we had a van outside the plan that wisked us to our terminal. Much appreciated and we didn’t even realize that Lufthansa had done this until the announcement on disembarkation. Well organized airline! Will definitely fly Lufthansa again!!!

We left 1.5 hours late therefore missing my connection. The airline didn’t give vouchers.

The plane was delayed by two hours in Chicago which led to us missing the next flight. Lufthansa rebooked the flight and booked us a hotel for the night in Frankfurt. The level of customer service and getting us taken care of was superb. The flight crew and the service on the ground was superb.

Hate their old flights, boatding, food and services. Very poor quality

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Change of fate should be done well ahead of time rather than a last minute thing without proper communication to the passengers

Food is delicious I’ve tried Thai green chicken curry and it was perfect!

Flight LH760 from Germany to New Delhi, the food was excellent, the crew was fantastic, the seats in economy are usually tight these days, so I can say that the seats were Ok, the entertainment was OK because for some reason the sound is not very clear, overall I enjoyed this flight, compared to the flight (UA 962) I took with united from San Francisco to Frankfurt in this trip, that flight was horrible. Thank you Lufthansa.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.

Why don't they board from the back of the plane to the front. We have to move by all the people and their luggage to get to the seats.

They can separate the young children from people who want to have a rest. It had lots of crying and loud noises from the children.

Had a nice little suite although I couldn’t close the door (but I didn’t ask anyone to help). 5K is a nice seat and very private (you look in on first class). Enjoyable flight and nice crew.

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

Economy plus was a very enjoyable experience. Lots of room and the crew were fantastic with the kids. We even got a chance to meet the pilot

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

After boarding we were waiting in the plane for more than one hour to take off without AC with very high temperature inside

The flight was delayed twice and because of that, we missed our connecting flight. British Airways then attempted to put us on the last flight to Milan from London which would have kept us in the airport for 12 hours. We had to speak to several levels of bureaucracy until BA management let us fly on a flight that only kept us in the airport for two hours. If there was an earlier flight, why weren’t we put on that flight from the start? Unacceptable behavior from what was once my favorite carrier.

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