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Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Cairo (CAI)

CPT — CAI
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Cairo are usually found in March or September, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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 October 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$615
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cape Town Intl-Cairo flight deals.
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Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Cape Town Intl-Cairo flights.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Cairo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Cairo in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Cairo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Cairo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Cairo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Cairo flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-Cairo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 round-trip price
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Cairo. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Cairo is 27 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 $432). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $606). 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 October 14, 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Cairo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 October 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Cape Town to Cairo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
873 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jaris,Sep 2025

ATL - ADD

The plane was showing it's age. But the service was great, better than expected.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
873 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
873 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jaris,Sep 2025

ATL - ADD

The plane was showing it's age. But the service was great, better than expected.

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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Cairo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $519, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Cairo and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Cairo for 19% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • 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 vacation 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 $432). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $606). 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 airline flying from Cape Town to Cairo

Discover the top airline 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$519Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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