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Cheap flights from Cairo to Cape Town from R6 426

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — CPT
Jun 26 — Jul 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cairo to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Cairo to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairo to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 May 2026.

Sun 31/53:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 16/613:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/5R9 418
Wed 3/63:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 19/613:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/5R9 434
Mon 16/111:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop16h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/1112:35
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop22h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R11 085
Thu 5/1121:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/1112:35
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/5R11 134
Thu 23/714:10
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/713:15
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop21h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/5R11 249

Find flight deals from Cairo to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairo (CAI) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 27 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 418

One-way from

R6 426

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 805
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 31/5-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • Cairo to Cape Town
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 10m total
  • Cairo to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R8 289 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 009 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairo to Cape Town 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 27 May 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sun 31/5

3:20-14:10

1 stop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

R9 532

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Wed 3/6

3:20-14:10

1 stop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

R9 548

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 23/7

14:10-17:30

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

13:15-12:10

1 stop21h 55m

R11 249

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Tue 21/7

19:55-17:30

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

13:15-12:10

1 stop21h 55m

R13 064

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 23/7

14:10-17:30

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

19:35-0:10

2 stops27h 35m

R13 946

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sun 31/5

3:05-13:10

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

20:25-0:10

2 stops26h 45m

R14 486

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 18/6

3:20-14:10

1 stop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/6

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

R15 042

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Mon 24/8

3:20-18:55

2 stops16h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

R15 222

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Mon 24/8

3:20-18:55

2 stops16h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

R16 350
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Mon 8/6

22:00-13:10

1 stop16h 10m

R6 426

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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairo to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairo to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Cape Town (average of R10 758). Flying from Cairo to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 110). 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 Cairo to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 27 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with South African,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from Cairo to Cape Town. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7,6
Good
62 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 726 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairo to Cape Town. 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 Cairo to Cape Town?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways fly from Cairo to Cape Town in about 11h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7248 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairo to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on South African is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R6 597. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R7 759 and R10 322, respectively. South African is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    R3 966 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on South African and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R6 179 and R7 056, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairo to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairo to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairo to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairo to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairo to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to Cape Town 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 Cairo to Cape Town?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Cape Town (average of R10 758). Flying from Cairo to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 110). 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 3 airlines flying from Cairo to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairo to Cape Town. 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 27 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR6 597AverageR11 633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 759AverageR11 635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 322AverageR11 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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