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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Cairo from R7 293

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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CAI
May 25 — Jun 11
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Cairo are usually found in March or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 20 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 036

One-way from

R7 293

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R11 300
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/9-3/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R4 363 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 876 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 May 2025.

Sun 21/913:50CPT - CAI
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/103:20CAI - CPT
1 stop12h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/5R10 036
Sun 15/613:00CPT - CAI
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 22/619:50CAI - CPT
1 stop16h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R11 246
Tue 24/620:25CPT - CAI
1 stop33h 40mSouth African
Tue 1/723:45CAI - CPT
1 stop20h 10mSouth African
Deal found 19/5R12 166
Sun 25/513:50CPT - CAI
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/623:45CAI - CPT
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5R12 401
Tue 20/513:05CPT - CAI
1 stop28h 00mEmirates
Wed 21/520:05CAI - CPT
1 stop16h 30mEmirates
Deal found 19/5R15 000

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Cape Town

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Cairo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Fri 3/10

3:20-14:35

1 stop12h 15m

R10 036

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/6

13:00-12:10

1 stop22h 10m

Cairo

Sun 22/6

19:50-10:50

1 stop16h 00m

R11 246

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/6

20:25-7:05

1 stop33h 40m

Cairo

Tue 1/7

23:45-18:55

1 stop20h 10m

R12 166

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/7

9:00-2:05

2 stops16h 05m

Cairo

Wed 9/7

3:20-17:30

2 stops15h 10m

R13 809

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/5

15:20-0:50

2 stops32h 30m

Cairo

Sat 7/6

17:35-11:35

1 stop19h 00m

R16 589

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/7

9:00-2:05

2 stops16h 05m

R7 293

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/7

13:00-12:10

1 stop22h 10m

R8 628

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/7

5:45-19:20

3 stops36h 35m

R8 971

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/6

13:05-11:05

1 stop21h 00m

R11 408

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/5

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 16 May 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Cairo is 77 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, 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Cairo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 May 2025.

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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 20 May 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 235 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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
8,0
Very Good
3 235 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 235 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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
7,5
Good
33 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 235 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 576 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 235 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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
775 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 235 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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.

  • 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 R10 036 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and South African, starting at R11 246 and R12 166 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 13% 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 R7 293. Qatar Airways flights start at R8 628 while deals on Emirates start at R11 408 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 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 R414 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, 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.

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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 20 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 246AverageR11 523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 273AverageR11 239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR11 720AverageR12 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 377AverageR13 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 463AverageR15 162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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