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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Cairo from R5 898

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CAI
Aug 7 — Aug 141
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 8 July 2026.

Sun 26/713:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/73:20
CAI
-
CPT
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/7R9 878
Thu 16/79:00
CPT
-
CAI
2 stops16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 28/73:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/7R9 959
Sun 12/713:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/73:20
CAI
-
CPT
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/7R10 057
Fri 31/713:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/83:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/7R10 106
Mon 13/713:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/73:20
CAI
-
CPT
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/7R10 268
Mon 27/713:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/73:20
CAI
-
CPT
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R10 284
Tue 14/713:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/73:20
CAI
-
CPT
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/7R10 414
Mon 23/1113:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 29/112:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop12h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/7R10 463

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 8 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 878

One-way from

R5 898

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R12 120
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/7-29/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R10 613 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 475 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 8 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

13:15-11:00

1 stop20h 45m

Cairo

Tue 13/10

0:40-17:30

1 stop17h 50m

R11 194

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

18:25-6:50

1 stop35h 25m

Cairo

Sat 17/10

17:35-18:05

1 stop25h 30m

R11 714
Fastest return journey

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

13:50-1:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Mon 8/2

2:20-18:55

2 stops16h 35m

R12 120

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

16:35-9:05

1 stop15h 30m

Cairo

Fri 28/8

10:05-11:50

1 stop26h 45m

R12 234

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

16:35-20:50

1 stop27h 15m

Cairo

Thu 13/8

22:15-11:50

1 stop14h 35m

R12 234

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

9:00-2:05

2 stops16h 05m

Cairo

Sun 23/8

3:20-14:10

1 stop11h 50m

R12 916

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

9:00-2:05

2 stops16h 05m

Cairo

Tue 13/10

3:20-14:10

1 stop11h 50m

R13 453

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Thu 23/7

3:20-10:25

2 stops32h 05m

R13 891

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Fri 7/8

3:20-18:55

2 stops16h 35m

R14 200
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

R6 856

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Cairo is 26 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of R9 927). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in January is currently the most expensive (average of R12 169). 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 8 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andTurkish Airlines 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
3 607 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
3 607 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
62 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
7,4
Good
4 439 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
1 008 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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 20h 45m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 194. 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 184 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at R9 765 and R10 573 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 26% 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 118. Ethiopian Air flights start at R5 207 while deals on South African start at R5 322 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 Doha the next most.

  • 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 Johannesburg 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of R9 927). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in January is currently the most expensive (average of R12 169). 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 8 July 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 8 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 184AverageR11 173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 765AverageR10 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 573AverageR11 782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 583AverageR11 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 217AverageR12 953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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