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Cheap flights from Cairo to Cape Town from R6 454

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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — CPT
Aug 26 — Sep 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 July 2026.

Tue 8/93:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 16/913:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/7R9 446
Thu 10/93:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 21/913:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/7R9 497
Wed 16/93:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 30/913:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R9 513
Sun 6/93:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 14/913:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/7R9 564
Sat 5/93:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 13/913:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/7R9 732
Sat 29/83:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 5/913:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R9 749
Mon 7/93:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 15/913:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/7R9 766
Tue 18/83:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 26/813:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/7R9 782
Tue 22/93:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 26/913:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/7R9 900

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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 446

One-way from

R6 454

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 993
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 8/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • Cairo to Cape Town
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • Cairo to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R30 617 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R9 168 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 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 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Tue 18/8

3:20-14:10

1 stop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/8

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

R9 782

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Mon 21/9

3:20-14:10

1 stop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

R10 186

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 19/11

2:20-14:35

1 stop12h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

13:50-1:05

1 stop11h 15m

R10 892

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sat 12/9

2:15-17:30

1 stop16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

13:15-12:10

1 stop21h 55m

R11 682

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sat 21/11

20:20-17:25

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

12:35-0:15

1 stop35h 40m

R12 556

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sun 6/9

3:20-18:55

2 stops16h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

R12 791

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 10/9

3:20-14:10

1 stop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

9:00-2:05

2 stops16h 05m

R12 925

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Tue 22/9

3:20-14:10

1 stop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

7:00-2:05

2 stops18h 05m

R12 925

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sat 5/9

3:20-18:55

2 stops16h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

R12 942

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Mon 21/12

2:20-14:35

1 stop12h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/1

15:25-1:05

1 stop33h 40m

R13 295

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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Cairo with our price prediction graph.
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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 R11 060). Flying from Cairo to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R18 993). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairo to Cape Town flights typically cost between R12 102 and R14 388 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R9 446 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 8–Sept 16).

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 July 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
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,6

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
63 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,6

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
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,6

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
1 009 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,6

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 4h 25m. 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 782. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R7 976 and R10 612, respectively. South African is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    R4 077 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 352 and R7 468, 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 R11 060). Flying from Cairo to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R18 993). 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 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR6 782AverageR11 960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 976AverageR13 384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 612AverageR11 898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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