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Cheap flights from Cairo to Cape Town from R7 003

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.
CAI — CPT
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or April, booked 11 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 242

One-way from

R7 003

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R11 606
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/8-6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 30m total
  • Cairo to Cape Town
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South African
  • South African
  • 31/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 35m total
  • Cairo to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R24 093 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 723 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 25 March 2025.

Fri 29/83:20CAI - CPT
1 stop12h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/913:50CPT - CAI
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R11 242
Sat 30/823:45CAI - CPT
1 stop16h 30mSouth African
Sat 6/920:20CPT - CAI
1 stop33h 45mSouth African
Deal found 24/3R11 897
Sun 18/53:20CAI - CPT
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/57:00CPT - CAI
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R13 607
Sun 25/510:10CAI - CPT
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 29/516:35CPT - CAI
1 stop37h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R14 061
Thu 24/723:45CAI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mEgyptair
Wed 6/817:25CPT - CAI
1 stop12h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 25/3R16 081
Sun 18/518:50CAI - CPT
2 stops41h 00mOman Air
Sun 25/513:00CPT - CAI
2 stops28h 00mOman Air
Deal found 25/3R17 627
Sun 18/516:25CAI - CPT
2 stops21h 15mLufthansa
Sun 25/518:05CPT - CAI
1 stop32h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 25/3R17 645
Sun 6/41:05CAI - CPT
1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 13/419:25CPT - CAI
1 stop15h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R18 664
Thu 17/412:10CAI - CPT
1 stop23h 25mEmirates
Thu 1/59:00CPT - CAI
2 stops25h 05mEmirates
Deal found 24/3R20 337
Wed 23/723:55CAI - CPT
2 stops14h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 6/814:35CPT - CAI
2 stops19h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/3R21 938

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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 25 March 2025.
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Cairo

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Fri 29/8

3:20-14:35

1 stop12h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/9

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

R11 242

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sat 30/8

23:45-15:15

1 stop16h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/9

20:20-7:05

1 stop33h 45m

R11 897

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sun 18/5

3:20-22:50

2 stops20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/5

7:00-2:05

2 stops18h 05m

R13 607

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sun 25/5

10:10-11:50

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

16:35-6:50

1 stop37h 15m

R14 061

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 24/7

23:45-16:45

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/8

17:25-7:05

1 stop12h 40m

R16 081

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sun 18/5

18:50-10:50

2 stops41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

13:00-18:00

2 stops28h 00m

R17 627

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sun 18/5

16:25-12:40

2 stops21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

18:05-3:10

1 stop32h 05m

R17 645

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sun 6/4

1:05-10:50

1 stop33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/4

19:25-11:10

1 stop15h 45m

R18 664

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 17/4

12:10-11:35

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

9:00-11:05

2 stops25h 05m

R20 337

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Wed 23/7

23:55-13:40

2 stops14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/8

14:35-11:05

2 stops19h 30m

R21 938

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Cairo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairo to Cape Town

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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cairo to Cape Town is 11 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

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 25 March 2025.
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
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
3 190 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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 Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R11 242. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by South African and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R11 897 and R14 061, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 13% 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 003 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from South African. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R7 404 and R12 242, 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Cairo to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cairo to Cape Town. 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 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 309AverageR12 187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 921AverageR12 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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