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Cheapest return fare
£578
Typical prices: £790-£1,219
SWISS
Thu 3/12Fri 18/12
DUB - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£279
Typical prices: £397-£656
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/10
DUB - CPT • 2 stops
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 £602 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 15m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% 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

Thu, 3 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec
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12:10 - 07:40DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 30m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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09:20 - 08:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
25h 10m2 stops Zurich Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
£578SWISS
Fri, 5 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
Kenya Airways Logo
08:50 - 13:00DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
14:20 - 07:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
43h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl London Heathrow
£580Kenya Airways
Sat, 21 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:10 - 12:05DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 55m1 stop Istanbul
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17:15 - 22:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
31h 05m1 stop Istanbul
£581Turkish Airlines
Mon, 4 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 23:00DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 25m1 stop Istanbul
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17:15 - 15:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
24h 15m1 stop Istanbul
£582Turkish Airlines
Mon, 4 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:35 - 13:35DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 00m3 stops London Heathrow Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:25 - 22:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
33h 50m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
£582Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
15:00 - 17:30DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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19:30 - 13:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
19h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£584Qatar Airways
Sat, 10 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Kenya Airways Logo
09:15 - 13:35DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
51h 20m3 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 22:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
33h 00m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
£587Kenya Airways
Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 18 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
21:20 - 17:25DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 19:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£594Qatar Airways
Sun, 6 Dec - Sun, 17 Jan
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09:10 - 10:35DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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19:10 - 08:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
15h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£619Lufthansa
Sun, 6 Dec - Fri, 15 Jan
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09:10 - 10:35DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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19:10 - 16:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
23h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£636Lufthansa
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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 typical for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Dublin usually cost between £554 and £643 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £578 on SWISS (3 Dec–18 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 £589 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £982 and £942 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Dublin to Cape Town

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£279
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (36% 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 £279 for a one-way ticket and £578 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, KLM or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dublin to Cape Town are KLM and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of £860 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £588 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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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