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

Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R12 274. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R13 372 and R15 603, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 3% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

R7 279 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from R12 008 and R12 362, respectively.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairo to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Flying to your destination on a Tuesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cape Town. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairo to Cape Town?

Find a great deal and save up to 99% by booking at least 20 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Cairo to Cape Town within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R14 027.

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

January can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from Cairo with a flight ticket averaging about R12 727. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as R10 078. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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

When flying from Cairo to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 1% versus a flight in the morning.

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.

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R7 120+ Flights from Cairo to Cape Town

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cairo to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R11 229
One-way from	R7 120
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R12 982

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4 total stops
36h 25m total
Cairo to Cape Town

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35h 40m total
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 12 June 2025.

Sat 21/63:20CAI - CPT

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/79:00CPT - CAI

2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6R10 751

Sat 21/63:20CAI - CPT

1 stop11h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 8/713:50CPT - CAI

1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/6R10 998

Thu 23/102:10CAI - CPT

1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines

Fri 31/1017:15CPT - CAI

1 stop26h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/6R13 372

Sat 21/63:30CAI - CPT

2 stops34h 10mAir France

Tue 8/714:00CPT - CAI

2 stops34h 30mAir France

Deal found 11/6R15 214

Sat 21/63:30CAI - CPT

2 stops42h 40mKLM

Tue 8/723:15CPT - CAI

2 stops25h 15mKLM

Deal found 12/6R15 568

Sun 27/721:20CAI - CPT

2 stops23h 35mQatar Airways

Sun 3/813:00CPT - CAI

1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/6R15 603

Tue 1/718:00CAI - CPT

2 stops23h 45mSWISS

Thu 10/711:05CPT - CAI

2 stops29h 05mSWISS

Deal found 12/6R17 853

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Wed 23/73:20CAI - CPT

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 27/77:05CPT - CAI

2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6R11 229

Sat 26/73:20CAI - CPT

1 stop12h 15mEthiopian Air

Sun 3/813:50CPT - CAI

1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/6R12 274

Thu 23/102:10CAI - CPT

1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines

Fri 31/1017:15CPT - CAI

1 stop26h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/6R13 372

Sun 27/721:20CAI - CPT

2 stops23h 35mQatar Airways

Sun 3/813:00CPT - CAI

1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/6R15 603

Tue 24/62:45CAI - CPT

1 stop15h 05mEmirates

Mon 30/613:05CPT - CAI

1 stop24h 45mEmirates

Deal found 10/6R19 181

Last-minute flights from Cairo to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairo to Cape Town. Data last updated 12 June 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 21/63:20CAI - CPT

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/79:00CPT - CAI

2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6R10 751

Sat 21/63:20CAI - CPT

1 stop11h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 8/713:50CPT - CAI

1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/6R10 998

Sat 21/63:30CAI - CPT

2 stops34h 10mAir France

Tue 8/714:00CPT - CAI

2 stops34h 30mAir France

Deal found 11/6R15 214

Sat 21/63:30CAI - CPT

2 stops42h 40mKLM

Tue 8/723:15CPT - CAI

2 stops25h 15mKLM

Deal found 12/6R15 568

Sat 21/62:45CAI - CPT

1 stop15h 05mEmirates

Tue 8/715:20CPT - CAI

2 stops22h 30mEmirates

Deal found 9/6R20 509

Sun 22/621:20CAI - CPT

1 stop14h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 8/79:00CPT - CAI

2 stops26h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/6R15 745

Sun 22/66:10CAI - CPT

1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 8/716:35CPT - CAI

1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/6R20 155

Tue 1/718:00CAI - CPT

2 stops23h 45mSWISS

Thu 10/711:05CPT - CAI

2 stops29h 05mSWISS

Deal found 12/6R17 853

Sun 27/76:10CAI - CPT

1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines

Sun 3/816:35CPT - CAI

1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/6R15 019

Sun 27/721:20CAI - CPT

2 stops23h 35mQatar Airways

Sun 3/813:00CPT - CAI

1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/6R15 603

One-way flights from Cairo to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Cairo to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

Thu 11/98:20CAI - CPT

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6R7 120

Wed 10/93:20CAI - CPT

1 stop12h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/6R7 279

Wed 23/72:05CAI - CPT

1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/6R12 008

Thu 2/1017:35CAI - CPT

2 stops46h 00mEmirates

Deal found 10/6R12 362

Thu 2/1023:55CAI - CPT

2 stops14h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/6R12 539

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3:20-20:45

2 stops18h 25m

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Sun 27/7

7:05-2:05

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CAI - CPT

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Sat 26/7

3:20-14:35

1 stop12h 15m

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Sun 3/8

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

R12 274

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 23/10

2:10-11:50

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

17:15-19:45

1 stop26h 30m

R13 372

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sun 27/7

21:20-19:55

2 stops23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

13:00-12:10

1 stop22h 10m

R15 603

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Tue 24/6

2:45-16:50

1 stop15h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/6

13:05-14:50

1 stop24h 45m

R19 181

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 11/9

8:20-19:00

2 stops35h 40m

R7 120

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Wed 10/9

3:20-14:35

1 stop12h 15m

R7 279

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Wed 23/7

2:05-10:50

1 stop33h 45m

R12 008

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 2/10

17:35-14:35

2 stops46h 00m

R12 362

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 2/10

23:55-13:45

2 stops14h 50m

R12 539

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairo to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from Cairo to Cape Town is 19 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 Cairo to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Cairo to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines from Cairo to Cape Town to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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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

3 264 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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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

3 584 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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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

7,3

Good

3 848 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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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

781 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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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.

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

265 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairo to Cape Town round-trip?
Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R12 274. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R13 372 and R15 603, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 3% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairo to Cape Town one-way?
R7 279 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from R12 008 and R12 362, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Cairo to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines from Cairo to Cape Town to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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