Dublin to Cape Town Flights

Planning a trip from Dublin to Cape Town? Whether you're escaping the Irish winter, visiting family, travelling for business, or exploring South Africa's spectacular coastline, Tripenger helps you compare flights and find the best fares from Dublin to Cape Town. Although there are currently no direct flights between Dublin and Cape Town, travellers can choose from a wide range of convenient one-stop services through Europe's leading aviation hubs and the Middle East.

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Best dates to travel from Dublin to Cape Town

Best dates to travel from Dublin to Cape Town

Return-trip prices collected from different providers to help you find dates with cheaper flights for your next trip. Prices and availability can change, so check the latest fare before booking. Last collected on November 5, 2026.

All trip durations

  1. Dublin → Cape Town 33 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price
  2. Dublin → Cape Town 19 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price
  3. Dublin → Cape Town 21 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price
  4. Dublin → Cape Town 26 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price
  5. Dublin → Cape Town 28 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price

Cheapest dates we found for this trip length

  1. Dublin → Cape Town 10 days
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    $ 736.03Indicative return price
  2. Dublin → Cape Town 9 days
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    $ 758.50Indicative return price
  3. Dublin → Cape Town 10 days
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    $ 764.12Indicative return price
  4. Dublin → Cape Town 10 days
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    $ 764.12Indicative return price
  5. Dublin → Cape Town 6 days
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    $ 766.37Indicative return price

Cheapest dates we found for this trip length

  1. Dublin → Cape Town 19 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price
  2. Dublin → Cape Town 16 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price
  3. Dublin → Cape Town 18 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price
  4. Dublin → Cape Town 15 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price
  5. Dublin → Cape Town 17 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price

Cheapest dates we found for this trip length

  1. Dublin → Cape Town 33 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price
  2. Dublin → Cape Town 21 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price
  3. Dublin → Cape Town 26 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price
  4. Dublin → Cape Town 28 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price
  5. Dublin → Cape Town 44 days
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    $ 734.91Indicative return price

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Route Overview

Origin Dublin, Ireland (Dublin Airport (DUB))
Destination Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Cape Town, South Africa
Distance Approximately 9,900 km (6,150 miles)
Average Flight Time From 13 hours
Cheapest Month to Fly May
Estimated Fare From $ 734.91 return
Busiest Month December

Flying from Dublin to Cape Town

Dublin Airport provides excellent connections to Cape Town through several leading international airlines. Most journeys include one stop in Amsterdam, London, Doha, Dubai, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Paris, or Addis Ababa. Travellers often compare routes based on total travel time, baggage allowance, connection duration, and airfare. Depending on your chosen airline and stopover, journey times generally range from 13 to 16 hours.

Popular Stopover Cities

Many Dublin to Cape Town flights connect through:

  • Amsterdam (KLM)
  • London (British Airways)
  • Doha (Qatar Airways)
  • Dubai (Emirates)
  • Frankfurt (Lufthansa)
  • Istanbul (Turkish Airlines)
  • Paris (Air France)
  • Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines)

Choosing the right stopover can help balance airfare, travel time, and baggage allowances while giving you greater flexibility when planning your trip.

Airlines and Connections from Dublin to Cape Town

Based on current route reference data, these are possible airline and airport combinations serving Dublin to Cape Town.

  • Ethiopian Airlines Dublin (DUB) → Addis Ababa (ADD) → Cape Town (CPT) 1 route
  • Emirates Dublin (DUB) → Dubai (DXB) → Cape Town (CPT) 1 route
  • Air France Dublin (DUB) → Paris (CDG) → Cape Town (CPT) 1 route
  • Aer Lingus, KLM Dublin (DUB) → Cork (ORK) → Amsterdam (AMS) → Cape Town (CPT) 3 routes
    • Dublin (DUB) → Exeter (EXT) → Amsterdam (AMS) → Cape Town (CPT)
    • Dublin (DUB) → Southampton (SOU) → Amsterdam (AMS) → Cape Town (CPT)
  • British Airways, KLM Dublin (DUB) → London (LCY) → Amsterdam (AMS) → Cape Town (CPT) 1 route
  • Aer Lingus, Edelweiss Air Dublin (DUB) → Cork (ORK) → Zurich (ZRH) → Cape Town (CPT) 1 route
  • Eurowings, Lufthansa Dublin (DUB) → Stuttgart (STR) → Munich (MUC) → Cape Town (CPT) 1 route
  • Ryanair, Lufthansa Dublin (DUB) → Cologne (CGN) → Munich (MUC) → Cape Town (CPT) 2 routes
    • Dublin (DUB) → Basel, Switzerland/Mulhouse (BSL) → Munich (MUC) → Cape Town (CPT)
  • Lufthansa Dublin (DUB) → Frankfurt (FRA) → Munich (MUC) → Cape Town (CPT) 1 route

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Best Time to Fly This Route

Flight prices on the Dublin to Cape Town route vary throughout the year. December is typically the busiest month as many travellers head to South Africa during its summer, while Europeans escape colder winter weather for Cape Town's sunshine, beaches, and outdoor attractions. For lower fares, consider travelling during May, June, or September. Booking your flight two to four months in advance can also help you secure better prices. Tripenger helps travellers compare Dublin to Cape Town flights across leading airlines and trusted travel providers. Search available fares, compare flight options, and book the journey that best suits your budget and travel schedule.

Things to Do in Cape Town

Cape Town is one of the world's most iconic travel destinations, renowned for its breathtaking scenery, outdoor adventures, award-winning vineyards, and vibrant cultural scene. Take the cable car to the summit of Table Mountain, visit the historic Robben Island, explore the lively V&A Waterfront, relax on the beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton, or spend the day wine tasting in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Cape Town also serves as the perfect gateway to the Cape Winelands, Cape Point, Hermanus, the Garden Route, and many of South Africa's famous wildlife reserves.

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