Cheap flights from Cape Town to Cairo from R5 600

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CAI
Jun 10 — Jun 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Cairo

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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 11 May 2026.

Fri 5/619:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/620:35
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R10 414
Mon 18/519:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/514:05
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R10 447
Wed 3/619:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/612:50
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 480
Mon 1/619:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 19/612:50
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R10 529
Sun 24/513:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 5/63:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/5R10 578
Mon 22/613:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 26/63:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/5R10 840
Mon 25/519:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/620:35
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R11 347
Sat 20/613:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 26/63:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5R11 446
Sun 21/613:50
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop11h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 27/63:20
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/5R11 495
Sat 23/519:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop21h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/514:05
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R11 560
Thu 21/519:30
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop21h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/519:50
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R11 609

Find 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 11 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 414

One-way from

R5 600

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R11 085
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/6-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R9 477 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 001 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

13:15-10:50

1 stop20h 35m

Cairo

Wed 16/9

0:40-17:30

1 stop17h 50m

R11 757
Fastest return journey

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/7

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Fri 24/7

3:20-14:10

1 stop11h 50m

R13 165

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Tue 21/7

3:20-18:55

2 stops16h 35m

R14 295

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Wed 16/9

3:20-18:55

2 stops16h 35m

R14 573

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

13:15-10:50

1 stop20h 35m

Cairo

Wed 22/7

14:10-10:15

1 stop21h 05m

R14 639

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/6

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Wed 1/7

3:20-18:55

2 stops16h 35m

R15 261

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

13:15-18:00

2 stops51h 45m

Cairo

Wed 16/9

1:45-10:15

2 stops33h 30m

R16 194
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/7

19:30-10:50

1 stop14h 20m

R5 813

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

19:30-11:05

1 stop14h 35m

R6 189

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

19:30-12:00

1 stop15h 30m

R6 910

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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?

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Cairo is 26 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of R9 808). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 330). 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 Cape Town to Cairo?

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 11 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Cairo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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.
  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Cairo?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Cairo can take about 11h 15m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 165. The distance from Cape Town to Cairo is about 7248 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 R8 342 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at R9 618 and R10 656 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 24% 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 094. Ethiopian Air flights start at R5 242 while deals on South African start at R5 364 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Cairo?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Cairo flights?

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of R9 808). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 330). 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 11 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 342AverageR10 927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 618AverageR10 623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 656AverageR11 874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 666AverageR11 280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search South African flights
EmiratesCheapestR11 322AverageR13 344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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