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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Cairo from R5 661

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 17/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CAI
Jun 22 — Jun 291
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 23 May 2026.

Mon 8/619:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/612:50
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R10 599
Fri 22/513:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/63:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/5R10 747
Mon 1/619:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/622:00
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/5R10 829
Tue 9/619:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 26/1020:35
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/5R10 912
Sat 6/619:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/62:15
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop16h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R11 043
Sun 4/1019:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop14h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 17/100:40
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/5R11 060
Wed 7/1019:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop21h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 13/100:40
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop34h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R11 191
Tue 10/1112:35
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 19/1121:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R11 241

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 23 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 599

One-way from

R5 661

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R11 224
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/6-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 146 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 996 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 23 May 2026.
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Price

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Fastest return journey

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Sat 20/6

3:20-14:10

1 stop11h 50m

R11 833

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

13:15-12:10

1 stop21h 55m

Cairo

Thu 23/7

14:10-17:30

1 stop28h 20m

R12 804

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

13:50-13:10

2 stops22h 20m

Cairo

Thu 23/7

14:10-17:30

1 stop28h 20m

R13 907

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

14:00-9:05

2 stops18h 05m

Cairo

Tue 29/9

22:15-11:50

1 stop14h 35m

R15 404

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

18:25-11:05

1 stop15h 40m

Cairo

Tue 13/10

2:45-20:30

2 stops18h 45m

R16 310

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

13:15-18:00

2 stops51h 45m

Cairo

Mon 28/9

1:45-17:30

2 stops40h 45m

R16 392

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

13:15-18:00

2 stops51h 45m

Cairo

Wed 22/7

1:45-17:30

2 stops40h 45m

R17 231

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/6

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Mon 6/7

3:20-18:55

2 stops16h 35m

R17 248

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

15:20-14:50

2 stops22h 30m

Cairo

Fri 26/6

17:35-14:35

2 stops22h 00m

R17 955

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/6

9:00-2:05

2 stops16h 05m

Cairo

Tue 14/7

3:20-18:55

2 stops16h 35m

R18 466

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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?

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of R9 875). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 393). 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 23 May 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
3 573 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
3 573 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
3 573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
3 731 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
4 394 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
1 002 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 573 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 833. 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 376 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at R9 715 and R10 710 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 144. Ethiopian Air flights start at R5 268 while deals on South African start at R5 391 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of R9 875). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 393). 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 23 May 2026.
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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 23 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 376AverageR11 042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 715AverageR10 745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 710AverageR11 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 720AverageR11 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 362AverageR13 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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