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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Cairo from R5 648

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CAI
6月 20 — 6月 271
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Cairo are usually found in March or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Cairo (CAI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 6月 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 506

One-way from

R5 648

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R11 761
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/7-4/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 339 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 962 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 6月 2025.

火 29/79:00CPT - CAI
2 stops16h 05mEthiopian Air
月 4/83:20CAI - CPT
1 stop12h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/6R10 506
火 29/716:35CPT - CAI
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
火 5/821:40CAI - CPT
1 stop15h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/6R12 371
月 28/79:00CPT - CAI
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
日 3/83:20CAI - CPT
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R13 680
月 28/718:25CPT - CAI
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
月 4/813:10CAI - CPT
1 stop28h 40mEmirates
Deal found 13/6R14 110
火 24/614:30CPT - CAI
2 stops19h 30mKenya Airways
土 5/720:55CAI - CPT
2 stops17h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/6R19 399
土 12/713:00CPT - CAI
1 stop29h 20mQatar Airways
日 27/721:20CAI - CPT
2 stops23h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/6R21 084
土 12/715:20CPT - CAI
3 stops24h 35mLufthansa
日 27/712:00CAI - CPT
3 stops25h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 14/6R47 923

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Cape Town

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Cairo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

火 29/7

9:00-2:05

2 stops16h 05m

Cairo

月 4/8

3:20-14:35

1 stop12h 15m

R10 506

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

火 29/7

16:35-4:20

1 stop34h 45m

Cairo

火 5/8

21:40-11:50

1 stop15h 10m

R12 371

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

月 28/7

9:00-2:05

2 stops16h 05m

Cairo

日 3/8

3:20-18:40

2 stops16h 20m

R13 680

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

月 28/7

18:25-14:50

1 stop19h 25m

Cairo

月 4/8

13:10-16:50

1 stop28h 40m

R14 110

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

土 12/7

13:00-19:20

1 stop29h 20m

Cairo

日 27/7

21:20-19:55

2 stops23h 35m

R21 084

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

火 8/7

14:30-11:05

2 stops19h 35m

Cairo

日 20/7

23:55-16:45

2 stops41h 50m

R26 194

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

土 12/7

15:20-16:55

3 stops24h 35m

Cairo

日 27/7

12:00-12:40

3 stops25h 40m

R47 923

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

日 13/7

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

R5 648

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

水 2/7

18:25-14:50

1 stop19h 25m

R10 506

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

水 2/7

14:35-11:25

3 stops43h 50m

R12 371

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Cairo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 13 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Cairo is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of R447). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R628). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Cairo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 6月 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Cape Town to Cairo by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Cairo flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairo. Reviews last updated 15 6月 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines from Cape Town to Cairo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 586 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 851 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
781 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
265 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Cairo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Cairo round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Cairo is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R10 506 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Emirates, starting at R12 371 and R14 110 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 8% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Cairo?

    Of the flights from Cape Town to Cairo that have stopovers, most of them stop in Addis Ababa. Cape Town to Cairo flights stop in Johannesburg the next most.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Johannesburg?

    The majority of Johannesburg visitors spend their time at Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium are located about 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Those landing in Johannesburg looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R467 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Cairo flights?

    Of the flights from Cape Town to Cairo that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai. Dubai is followed by Doha in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Cape Town to Cairo.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Cairo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Cairo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Cairo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Cairo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of R447). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R628). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Cairo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Cairo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 6月 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 165AverageR11 374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 179AverageR11 204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR11 640AverageR12 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 293AverageR13 120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 367AverageR15 062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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