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Flight deals from Dublin to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dublin to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.£436 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Dublin on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £436, select.
Cape Town.£446 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Dublin on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £446, select.
Cape Town.£458 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Dublin on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £458, select.
Cape Town.£462 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Dublin on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £462, select.
Cape Town.£464 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Dublin on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £464, select.
Cape Town.£474 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dublin on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £474, select.
Cape Town.£488 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Dublin on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £488, select.
Cape Town.£503 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dublin on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £503, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dublin to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in June.
Feb
from £687
Mar
from £503
Apr
from £507
May
from £464
Jun
from £436
Jul
from £639
Aug
from £568
Sep
from £508
Oct
from £505
Nov
from £505
Dec
from £458
Jan
from £505

Dublin to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dublin to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Cape Town

11 miles from central Cape Town
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Dublin to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£436
Cheapest month to flyJune

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Dublin to Cape Town is £436. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Dublin to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from £436.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Dublin to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Cape Town is usually June.
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 Wednesday, 3 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Dublin Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
Currently, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

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

  • Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town two hours ahead of Dublin.
  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DUB to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
  • If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Cape Town International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DUB and CPT:
    • London Heathrow Airport
    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is £232. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £436. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
  • It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DUB to CPT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Dublin Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from DUB to CPT.
  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dublin Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)

  • Of the departures from Dublin Airport, 72.87% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
  • Dublin Airport is around 21 kms (13 miles) from central Dublin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 10 minutes when using public transport.
  • Booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near DUB:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport is roughly 12 miles from central Cape Town. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Cape Town International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
  • When reserving your flight from Dublin Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUB to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be explored. Around 35 miles north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
  • If you're eager to discover another side of South Africa, consider Worcester, roughly 60 miles east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are the start of reasons to visit.

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