Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 254.

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Cairo on Cheapflights.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Cairo?

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Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 23m.

Question 5

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Cairo?

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A quick flight from Cape Town to Cairo can take about 11h 15m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 055. The distance from Cape Town to Cairo is about 7248 km.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 R8 890 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and South African, starting at R10 235 and R11 314 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Cairo is 69 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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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.

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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).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Cape Town to Cairo, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Ethiopian Air or Qatar Airways.

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

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

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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 R548 per day.

Question 16

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

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Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Cape Town to Cairo. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cairo.

Question 17

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Cape Town to Cairo, book at least 51 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 31% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R11 222 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R12 547.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Flights from Cape Town to Cairo lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to Cairo in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at R8 486.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Cairo?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Cairo from Cape Town today with Cheapflights!

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Cairo?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Cape Town to Cairo for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Cairo with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Cairo from Cape Town shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Cairo become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Cape Town to Cairo flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	R10 055
One-way from	R6 517
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R11 693

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 890	AverageR10 986	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 235	AverageR11 686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	CheapestR11 314	AverageR12 208	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 948	AverageR12 752	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 603	AverageR14 768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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