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Cheapest return fare
€540
Typical prices: €711-€972
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/9Fri 9/10
DUB - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
€313
Typical prices: €440-€797
SWISS
Thu 3/12
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 €784 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 42m (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 19% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% 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

Tue, 29 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct
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20:35 - 19:55DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
46h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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00:10 - 20:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
21h 35m1 stop London Gatwick
€540Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
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20:35 - 18:35DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
45h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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00:10 - 23:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
24h 10m1 stop London Gatwick
€545Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 18 Dec
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18:35 - 07:35DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 00m1 stop Zurich
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09:20 - 17:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
34h 25m1 stop Zurich
€560SWISS
Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 18 Dec
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12:10 - 07:40DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
41h 30m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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09:20 - 17:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
34h 25m1 stop Zurich
€580SWISS
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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13:25 - 13:35DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 10m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
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14:25 - 18:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
30h 00m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
€604Kenya Airways
Sun, 7 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar
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11:45 - 10:35DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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09:30 - 10:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
26h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
€605Lufthansa
Mon, 8 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar
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09:10 - 10:35DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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09:30 - 10:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
26h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
€605Lufthansa
Tue, 29 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct
Kenya Airways Logo
13:25 - 22:10DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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14:25 - 15:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
50h 00m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
€610Kenya Airways
Mon, 18 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
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16:35 - 12:05DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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17:20 - 09:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
18h 15m1 stop Istanbul
€642Turkish Airlines
Mon, 18 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan
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16:35 - 12:05DUB  Dublin-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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17:20 - 09:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-DUB Dublin
18h 15m1 stop Istanbul
€642Turkish Airlines
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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 €646 and €790 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was €540 on Multiple Airlines (29 Sept–9 Oct).

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 €698 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €1,170 and €1,116 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 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

Cheapest flight

€313
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (38% 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 €313 for a one-way ticket and €540 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance 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 €1,403 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 €960 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

Complete your trip to Cape Town with a hotel stay or car hire