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Cheap flights from Cairo to Cape Town from R8 041

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — CPT
Feb 12 — Feb 191
1 adult

The best prices from Cairo to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or January, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 7 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 729

One-way from

R8 041

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R13 526
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 30m total
  • Cairo to Cape Town
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 25m total
  • Cairo to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R22 560 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 586 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 7 February 2025.

Thu 25/1222:50CAI - CPT
1 stop20h 50mSouth African
Thu 1/120:20CPT - CAI
1 stop33h 50mSouth African
Deal found 5/2R10 839
Sun 9/222:50CAI - CPT
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/216:45CPT - CAI
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R11 729
Tue 6/52:05CAI - CPT
1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 14/513:00CPT - CAI
1 stop27h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/2R11 766
Sat 15/22:20CAI - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/313:50CPT - CAI
1 stop11h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R11 895
Thu 6/22:05CAI - CPT
2 stops36h 25mAir France
Tue 18/28:30CPT - CAI
1 stop39h 35mAir France
Deal found 6/2R13 637
Fri 14/20:50CAI - CPT
1 stop15h 55mEmirates
Sat 1/313:40CPT - CAI
1 stop24h 35mEmirates
Deal found 6/2R21 586
Thu 17/422:45CAI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mEgyptair
Wed 23/417:25CPT - CAI
1 stop12h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 6/2R35 167
Tue 15/422:55CAI - CPT
2 stops14h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 21/46:00CPT - CAI
2 stops25h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/2R47 989

Find flights from Cairo to Cape Town within your budget

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 7 February 2025.

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CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Wed 7/5

14:10-10:50

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

13:00-17:50

1 stop27h 50m

R11 729

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Fri 28/2

2:20-14:30

1 stop12h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

14:35-20:55

2 stops30h 20m

R12 674

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sun 16/2

21:20-22:05

2 stops24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

13:50-1:20

1 stop11h 30m

R13 711

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Tue 15/7

23:45-16:45

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/7

20:20-7:05

1 stop33h 45m

R13 859

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 17/4

22:45-16:45

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/4

17:25-7:05

1 stop12h 40m

R35 167

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Tue 15/4

22:55-13:40

2 stops14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/4

6:00-7:00

2 stops25h 00m

R47 989

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Fri 11/4

1:45-11:35

1 stop33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/4

13:05-13:50

1 stop24h 45m

R68 538

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sun 13/4

2:20-13:45

1 stop11h 25m

R8 041

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Mon 14/4

13:10-10:50

1 stop21h 40m

R11 729

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Mon 14/4

19:05-15:45

2 stops20h 40m

R12 285

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 5/2

Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Cairo to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairo to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cairo to Cape Town is 83 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cairo to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 February 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 7 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways and South African 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R11 729. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and South African, with the lowest prices starting at R12 674 and R13 859, respectively. Qatar Airways is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 795AverageR12 755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR11 124AverageR12 431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 800AverageR17 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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