Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Cairo from R6 065

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CAI
Apr 15 — Apr 221
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Cairo are usually found in May or March, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 10 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 540

One-way from

R6 830

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 208
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
Search Deals
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 669 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 123 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Cairo

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 10 April 2025.

Thu 1/513:50CPT - CAI
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/53:20CAI - CPT
1 stop12h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/4R10 540
Tue 20/513:00CPT - CAI
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 27/519:50CAI - CPT
1 stop16h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R11 482
Thu 1/519:50CPT - CAI
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/58:20CAI - CPT
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4R12 777
Thu 25/1213:40CPT - CAI
1 stop33h 15mEmirates
Sat 10/116:30CAI - CPT
1 stop24h 15mEmirates
Deal found 9/4R19 214
Thu 25/1212:35CPT - CAI
2 stops28h 30mOman Air
Sat 10/118:05CAI - CPT
2 stops40h 25mOman Air
Deal found 9/4R22 885
Tue 20/514:30CPT - CAI
2 stops19h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 27/521:50CAI - CPT
3 stops19h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/4R42 374

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Cairo 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 10 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Cairo that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Cairo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Sat 10/5

3:20-14:35

1 stop12h 15m

R10 540

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

13:00-12:10

1 stop22h 10m

Cairo

Tue 27/5

19:50-10:50

1 stop16h 00m

R11 482

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

19:50-5:35

2 stops32h 45m

Cairo

Sun 11/5

8:20-17:10

2 stops33h 50m

R12 777

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

14:15-7:05

1 stop15h 50m

Cairo

Sat 20/9

23:45-12:10

1 stop13h 25m

R12 993

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

16:35-4:20

1 stop34h 45m

Cairo

Sun 1/6

2:10-11:50

1 stop34h 40m

R13 778

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/6

9:00-18:05

2 stops32h 05m

Cairo

Sat 5/7

20:05-14:35

2 stops43h 30m

R19 980

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

14:30-11:05

2 stops19h 35m

Cairo

Tue 27/5

21:50-16:45

3 stops19h 55m

R42 374

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

13:00-12:10

1 stop22h 10m

R6 065

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

R6 830

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

21:05-5:35

2 stops31h 30m

R7 203

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/4

Showing 1-10 of 13 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairo from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Cairo is 77 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of R447). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R628). 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 CPT to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Cairo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 April 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Cape Town to Cairo by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Rainfall in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

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 10 April 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

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.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 549 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

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.
South African
7,3
Good
30 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
765 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

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.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
263 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

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 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.

  • 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 R10 540 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways, starting at R11 482 and R42 374 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 15% 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 Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R6 830. South African flights start at R8 361 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R9 951 one-way.

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

    Of the flights from Cape Town to Cairo that have stopovers, most of them stop in Addis Ababa. Cape Town to Cairo flights stop in Johannesburg the next most.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Johannesburg?

    The majority of Johannesburg visitors spend their time at Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium are located about 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Those landing in Johannesburg looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R447 per day.

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

    Of the flights from Cape Town to Cairo that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai. Dubai is followed by Doha in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Cape Town to Cairo.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of R447). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R628). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Ain Sokhna

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly from Cape Town to Cairo on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Cairo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 10 April 2025.
Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town Intl to Cairo
Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Cairo
Emirates flights from Cape Town Intl to Cairo

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 10 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 096AverageR12 517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 227AverageR11 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
South AfricanCheapestR12 799AverageR13 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search South African flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 313AverageR14 362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
EmiratesCheapestR15 075AverageR16 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Cairo?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Cairo from Cape Town today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Cairo?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Cape Town to Cairo for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Cairo with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to Cairo from Cape Town shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Cairo become cheaper?

Yes! Start tracking prices for Cape Town to Cairo flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
©2025 Cheapflights