Statistics on Dublin-Cape Town flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cape Town (from: Dublin)
The average price to go to Cape Town from Dublin airport is $ 878 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 742 (in may) and $ 1073 (in july), which is a saving of $ 136 or a surplus of $ 196 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $702 to $756 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cape Town before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Cape Town plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cape Town from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 742, saving $ 136 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 878). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1073).
Flight Dublin-Cape Town: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 716 | $ 819 | fair price |
| February | $ 712 | $ 814 | good price |
| March | $ 659 | $ 772 | good price |
| April | $ 814 | $ 906 | fair price |
| May | $ 655 | $ 742 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 716 | $ 817 | fair price |
| July | $ 949 | $ 1073 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 939 | $ 1070 | high price |
| September | $ 747 | $ 870 | fair price |
| October | $ 799 | $ 925 | fair price |
| November | $ 697 | $ 764 | good price |
| December | $ 808 | $ 952 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Dublin to Cape Town
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Cape Town range from $486 to $1241. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $486 to $540), 1% at the maximum price (from $1187 to $1241). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $702 to $756 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Cape Town flight
There are 13 companies that serve Dublin from Cape Town airport: Turkish Airlines, KLM, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Emirates, EgyptAir, British Airways, Air France, Swiss, TAP and Etihad Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Dublin->Cape Town route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Cape Town flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $23. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $24.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cape Town to Dublin departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $33. Conversely, departing from Cape Town on a friday may cost you an additional $41.
Top prices Dublin-Cape Town
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Cape Town | 11-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 738 | layover flight with Air France |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 12-11 to 20-11-2024 | $ 712 | layover flight with Air France |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 11-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 680 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 13-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 682 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 14-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 687 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 17-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 736 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 18-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 736 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 08-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 741 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 04-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 743 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Dublin → Cape Town | 01-04 to 07-04-2025 | $ 759 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Dublin - Cape Town to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Dublin-Cape Town flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Cape Town, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 827 $, which is a saving of 51 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (116 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin to Cape Town flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 653 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 800), 5 to 6 months ($ 770), 6 to 7 months ($ 712), 8 to 9 months ($ 784), 9 to 10 months ($ 801) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 708 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 780), 3 to 4 months ($ 789), 5 to 6 months ($ 745), 7 to 8 months ($ 782), 8 to 9 months ($ 739), 9 to 10 months ($ 768) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 647 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 739), 4 to 5 months ($ 756), 5 to 6 months ($ 759), 6 to 7 months ($ 716), 7 to 8 months ($ 710), 9 to 10 months ($ 706), 10 to 11 months ($ 750), 11 to 12 months ($ 760) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 821 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 861), 2 to 3 months ($ 845), 4 to 5 months ($ 874) |
| May | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 623 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 703), 2 to 3 months ($ 703) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 737 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 770), 3 to 4 months ($ 768), 10 to 11 months ($ 783), 11 to 12 months ($ 812) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 957 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1007), 3 to 4 months ($ 981), 4 to 5 months ($ 1001), 6 to 7 months ($ 1006), 8 to 9 months ($ 1021), 9 to 10 months ($ 1035), 10 to 11 months ($ 1042), 11 to 12 months ($ 976) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 948 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 960), 4 to 5 months ($ 981), 5 to 6 months ($ 1018), 7 to 8 months ($ 1023), 8 to 9 months ($ 977), 9 to 10 months ($ 1042), 10 to 11 months ($ 1017) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 758 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 794), 4 to 5 months ($ 758), 5 to 6 months ($ 773), 6 to 7 months ($ 814), 9 to 10 months ($ 853) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 825 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 915), 2 to 3 months ($ 924), 3 to 4 months ($ 902), 4 to 5 months ($ 876), 6 to 7 months ($ 829), 7 to 8 months ($ 868), 8 to 9 months ($ 851), 9 to 10 months ($ 907), 10 to 11 months ($ 892) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 670 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 758), 2 to 3 months ($ 764), 3 to 4 months ($ 739), 5 to 6 months ($ 683), 6 to 7 months ($ 730), 7 to 8 months ($ 733) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 853 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 917), 6 to 7 months ($ 860), 7 to 8 months ($ 889), 8 to 9 months ($ 916), 9 to 10 months ($ 924) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Cape Town are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $11 more.
Dublin to Cape Town: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 885 $775 to $1174 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1037 $792 to $3554 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1171 $1036 to $1295 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1216 $1033 to $2594 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 886 $751 to $2974 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 919 $800 to $1347 | fair price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 841 $704 to $2771 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1058 $783 to $3810 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 898 $676 to $2148 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 842 $737 to $934 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 782 $742 to $814 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 894 $759 to $982 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april is cheaper to travel to Cape Town. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!