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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Cairo from R5 390

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CAI
Feb 4 — Feb 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 January 2026.

Sun 5/716:30CPT - CAI
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/823:45CAI - CPT
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1R11 636
Tue 7/716:35CPT - CAI
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 16/82:15CAI - CPT
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R11 801
Tue 7/716:35CPT - CAI
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/82:15CAI - CPT
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R12 032
Sat 4/716:35CPT - CAI
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 17/86:05CAI - CPT
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R12 296
Fri 7/816:35CPT - CAI
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 21/821:45CAI - CPT
1 stop15h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R12 312
Fri 3/716:35CPT - CAI
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 17/86:05CAI - CPT
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R12 378
Wed 8/717:25CPT - CAI
1 stop12h 40mEgyptair
Sun 16/823:45CAI - CPT
1 stop14h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 4/1R12 428
Wed 1/713:50CPT - CAI
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/73:20CAI - CPT
1 stop12h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/1R12 461
Wed 9/1217:25CPT - CAI
1 stop12h 45mEgyptair
Tue 22/1222:50CAI - CPT
1 stop14h 35mEgyptair
Deal found 4/1R12 526
Sat 4/716:35CPT - CAI
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/82:15CAI - CPT
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R12 543
Fri 3/716:35CPT - CAI
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/82:15CAI - CPT
1 stop34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R12 642
Sat 4/716:35CPT - CAI
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 21/86:05CAI - CPT
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R12 790

Find 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 5 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 296

One-way from

R5 390

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R12 048
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/7-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R11 968 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 438 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Cairo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 5 January 2026.
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Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/7

16:35-4:20

1 stop34h 45m

Cairo

Mon 17/8

6:05-11:50

1 stop30h 45m

R12 296

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

16:35-4:20

1 stop34h 45m

Cairo

Mon 17/8

2:15-11:50

1 stop34h 35m

R12 378

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/7

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Thu 9/7

3:20-14:35

1 stop12h 15m

R12 461

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/7

16:35-4:20

1 stop34h 45m

Cairo

Tue 18/8

2:15-11:50

1 stop34h 35m

R12 543

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

16:35-4:20

1 stop34h 45m

Cairo

Tue 18/8

2:15-11:50

1 stop34h 35m

R12 642

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

16:35-4:20

1 stop34h 45m

Cairo

Fri 21/8

6:05-11:50

1 stop30h 45m

R12 889

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

13:40-17:15

1 stop27h 35m

Cairo

Wed 4/2

0:50-11:40

1 stop34h 50m

R13 334

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/7

16:35-4:20

1 stop34h 45m

Cairo

Sat 15/8

6:05-11:50

1 stop30h 45m

R13 351

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

16:35-4:20

1 stop34h 45m

Cairo

Sat 15/8

6:05-11:50

1 stop30h 45m

R13 449

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

17:15-9:20

1 stop16h 05m

Cairo

Thu 5/2

5:25-11:50

1 stop30h 25m

R13 548

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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 2 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Cairo is 27 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of R7 120). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 054). 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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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 5 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, South African, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Cairo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 460 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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.
South African
7,5
Good
50 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 698 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
4 148 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
926 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Cairo?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Cairo can take about 11h 15m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 461. The distance from Cape Town to Cairo is about 7248 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 R8 318 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and South African, starting at R9 686 and R10 655 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Cairo one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 739. Qatar Airways flights start at R5 029 while deals on South African start at R5 657 one-way.

  • 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 Planetarium, and Carlton Centre. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Planetarium, and Carlton Centre are located about 25,0 km, 21,6 km, and 20,5 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 R460 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of R7 120). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 054). 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 5 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 311AverageR10 461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 685AverageR10 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 727AverageR11 459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 871AverageR11 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 546AverageR13 857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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