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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Cairo from R5 496

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CAI
May 9 — May 161
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 9 April 2026.

Tue 19/519:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/514:05
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4R10 352
Fri 17/419:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/414:05
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4R10 368
Fri 17/419:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/414:05
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4R10 434
Mon 18/519:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop26h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/619:25
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4R10 712
Mon 18/516:35
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop27h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 1/622:15
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop14h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4R10 893
Thu 9/419:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 22/418:25
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/4R10 959
Thu 21/520:25
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop33h 45m
South African
Thu 28/523:45
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop14h 40m
South African
Deal found 6/4R11 008

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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 352

One-way from

R5 496

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R11 254
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R9 548 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 099 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

19:30-22:45

1 stop26h 15m

Cairo

Tue 26/5

14:05-12:55

1 stop23h 50m

R10 877
Fastest return journey

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

19:30-11:00

1 stop15h 30m

Cairo

Fri 1/5

14:05-12:55

1 stop23h 50m

R11 467

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

16:35-20:50

1 stop27h 15m

Cairo

Fri 29/5

6:05-11:50

1 stop30h 45m

R12 123

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

18:25-18:05

1 stop22h 40m

Cairo

Tue 26/5

2:45-11:30

1 stop33h 45m

R13 583

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

20:25-5:25

2 stops32h 00m

Cairo

Tue 26/5

15:00-12:40

2 stops22h 40m

R16 553
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/7

6:00-7:10

1 stop24h 10m

R6 595

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

19:30-16:20

1 stop20h 50m

R8 383
Fastest single journey

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

19:30-10:40

1 stop15h 10m

R8 399

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

19:30-12:00

1 stop15h 30m

R8 645

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

14:00-4:20

2 stops37h 20m

R8 695

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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 3 April 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 054). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 089). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Cairo?

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 9 April 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
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
4 302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
1 000 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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 22h 40m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 583. 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 292 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and South African, starting at R9 621 and R10 677 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 24% 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 721. Qatar Airways flights start at R5 058 while deals on South African start at R5 374 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, Carlton Centre, and Alexander Theatre. Gold Reef City, Carlton Centre, and Alexander Theatre are located about 25,0 km, 20,5 km, and 21,1 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 R616 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 054). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 089). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Cairo on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Cairo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 9 April 2026.
Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town Intl to Cairo
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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 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 292AverageR10 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 621AverageR10 634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 677AverageR11 172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 820AverageR11 896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 395AverageR13 377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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