Question 1

What’s the fastest layover option from Cape Town to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 12m.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Cairo?

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Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $730.

Question 3

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Cairo?

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Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of 1-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Cairo on Cheapflights.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cape Town to Cairo?

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Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 26m.

Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo?

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The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Cairo is 50 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.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo?

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,192). 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.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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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 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Question 11

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

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Tuesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Cape Town to Cairo. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cairo.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo?

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Users have found that booking a flight from Cape Town to Cairo at least 51 days early can save you up to 31% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 51 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cape Town to Cairo for as little as $639 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $720 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 13

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

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Flights from Cape Town to Cairo lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to Cairo in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $487.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to CAI?

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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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Cairo?

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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.

Question 17

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Cairo?

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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.

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