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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Cairo from R6 037

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CAI
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Cairo are usually found in May or February, booked 19 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 363

One-way from

R6 037

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 285
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 20/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Cairo
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 30m total
  • 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 17 January 2025.

Tue 20/513:50CPT - CAI
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/53:20CAI - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R10 401
Wed 12/212:35CPT - CAI
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 18/220:05CAI - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R11 097
Sat 1/221:05CPT - CAI
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/22:20CAI - CPT
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R11 736
Mon 7/416:35CPT - CAI
1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 21/45:10CAI - CPT
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 278
Sun 19/118:25CPT - CAI
1 stop19h 50mEmirates
Thu 23/112:30CAI - CPT
1 stop23h 10mEmirates
Deal found 16/1R16 532
Thu 10/423:15CPT - CAI
2 stops25h 15mAir France
Sat 19/42:30CAI - CPT
2 stops36h 05mAir France
Deal found 16/1R40 550

Find flights from Cape Town to Cairo within your budget

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 17 January 2025.

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Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Mon 26/5

3:20-14:30

1 stop12h 10m

R10 401

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/2

12:35-10:55

1 stop22h 20m

Cairo

Tue 18/2

20:05-17:25

1 stop21h 20m

R11 097

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/2

21:05-1:20

2 stops28h 15m

Cairo

Mon 3/2

2:20-22:30

2 stops20h 10m

R11 736

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/4

16:35-8:15

1 stop15h 40m

Cairo

Mon 21/4

5:10-11:50

1 stop30h 40m

R13 278

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/4

23:15-0:30

2 stops25h 15m

Cairo

Sat 19/4

2:30-14:35

2 stops36h 05m

R40 550

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/3

13:50-1:20

1 stop11h 30m

R6 037

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/4

16:35-8:15

1 stop15h 40m

R7 580

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/3

6:00-10:55

3 stops28h 55m

R7 975

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/2

19:10-23:05

1 stop27h 55m

R8 106

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

18:05-6:10

1 stop12h 05m

R25 316

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Cairo

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

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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Cairo 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 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
South African
7,7
Good
53 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,1

Food

7,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

South African
7,7
Good
53 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
53 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,1

Food

7,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
53 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,1

Food

7,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Air France
7,4
Good
1 487 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
53 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,1

Food

7,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 925 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
53 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,1

Food

7,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
773 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
53 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,1

Food

7,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

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 363 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at R11 097 and R12 996 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 12% 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 037. Turkish Airlines flights start at R7 580 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R8 106 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 Doha the next most.

  • 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 Johannesburg 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.

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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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 565AverageR10 641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 021AverageR12 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR12 265AverageR13 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 758AverageR13 763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 256AverageR15 290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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