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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Dublin Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $790. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Cape Town.$626 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 4, returning Thu, Sep 10.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Dublin on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $626, select.

Cape Town.$642 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 9, returning Thu, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with SWISS and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Dublin on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from Cape Town on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $642, select.

Cape Town.$650 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 4, returning Fri, Oct 9.Round-trip flight with SWISS and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Dublin on Fri, Sep 4, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from Cape Town on Fri, Oct 9, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $650, select.

Cape Town.$674 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 1, returning Sun, Dec 27.Round-trip flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Dublin on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Cape Town on Sun, Dec 27, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $674, select.

Cape Town.$694 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 21, returning Wed, Jul 1.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Dublin on Sun, Jun 21, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departing from Cape Town on Wed, Jul 1, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $694, select.

Cape Town.$694 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jan 22, returning Fri, Feb 5.Round-trip flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Dublin on Fri, Jan 22, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Cape Town on Fri, Feb 5, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $694, select.

Cape Town.$698 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 28, returning Tue, Dec 8.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dublin on Wed, Oct 28, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Dec 8, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $698, select.

Cape Town.$703 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 27, returning Tue, Dec 8.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dublin on Fri, Nov 27, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Dec 8, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $703, select.

Cape Town.$708 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 28, returning Fri, Sep 11.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Dublin on Tue, Jul 28, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departing from Cape Town on Fri, Sep 11, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $708, select.

Cape Town.$709 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 28, returning Thu, Nov 26.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dublin on Wed, Oct 28, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Nov 26, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $709, select.

Cape Town.$709 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 30, returning Sun, Jan 31.Round-trip flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Dublin on Mon, Nov 30, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Cape Town on Sun, Jan 31, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $709, select.

Cape Town.$711 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 1, returning Sun, Jan 31.Round-trip flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Dublin on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Cape Town on Sun, Jan 31, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $711, select.

Cape Town.$712 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 12, returning Tue, Jan 26.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dublin on Tue, Jan 12, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Jan 26, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $712, select.

Cape Town.$713 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 1, returning Wed, Feb 17.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dublin on Mon, Feb 1, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Wed, Feb 17, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $713, select.

Cape Town.$713 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 4, returning Thu, Nov 12.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Dublin on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Nov 12, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $713, select.

Cape Town.$713 per passenger.Departing Wed, Feb 24, returning Wed, Mar 24.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dublin on Wed, Feb 24, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Wed, Mar 24, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $713, select.

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Dublin to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Dublin to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Dublin to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Dublin to Cape Town is $626. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Dublin to Cape Town?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Dublin to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $626.

How many flights are there a week from Dublin to Cape Town?

There are no flights flying from Dublin to Cape Town, as of June 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dublin to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Cape Town is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Dublin Airport to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dublin Airport to Cape Town Airport on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Cape Town Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Dublin Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cape Town?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Dublin Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Traveling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Dublin.
To ensure you get on your DUB to CPT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Cape Town Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DUB and CPT:
- London Heathrow Airport
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)

Of the flights that depart from Dublin Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Dublin Airport is about 11 kilometers from central Dublin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DUB:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Consider booking a hotel near CPT if you're catching a late Dublin Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cape Town Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and explore beyond Cape Town's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Cape Town Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

November is the busiest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Cape Town Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Cape Town in March.
When reserving your flight from Dublin Airport to Cape Town Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUB to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

You've done Cape Town, now it's time to discover other corners of South Africa. Travel about 56 kilometers north-east to Paarl to check off its leading sights. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Worcester is another favorite destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometers east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without dropping by Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.