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$402+ Cheap flights from Cairo (CAI) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — CPT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$634
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$402
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$733
From Cairo to Cape Town Intl
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/213:20 amCAI - CPT
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/89:00 amCPT - CAI
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$625
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/203:20 amCAI - CPT
1 stop12h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/261:50 pmCPT - CAI
1 stop11h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/12$687
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:10 amCAI - CPT
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/94:35 pmCPT - CAI
1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$856
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/259:20 pmCAI - CPT
2 stops23h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 8/11:00 pmCPT - CAI
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$906
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/16:00 pmCAI - CPT
2 stops23h 45mSWISS
Thu 7/1011:05 amCPT - CAI
2 stops29h 05mSWISS
Deal found 6/12$1,008
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/242:45 amCAI - CPT
1 stop15h 05mEmirates
Mon 6/301:05 pmCPT - CAI
1 stop24h 45mEmirates
Deal found 6/10$1,083
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/64:25 pmCAI - CPT
2 stops21h 15mLufthansa
Sat 7/122:15 pmCPT - CAI
2 stops24h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 6/12$1,519

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairo to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairo

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Wed 7/23

3:20 am-8:45 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/27

7:05 am-2:05 am

2 stops18h 00m

$634

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Mon 10/20

3:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/26

1:50 pm-2:20 am

1 stop11h 30m

$687

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 7/3

6:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/9

4:35 pm-9:15 am

1 stop15h 40m

$856

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Fri 7/25

9:20 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/1

1:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$906

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Tue 7/1

6:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/10

11:05 am-5:10 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,008

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Tue 6/24

2:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/30

1:05 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,083

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Sun 7/6

4:25 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/12

2:15 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,519

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 9/11

8:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$402

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Wed 9/10

3:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$411

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 9/11

11:45 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$439

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Deals found on 6/10

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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Cape Town

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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 round-trip flight from Cairo to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cairo to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $1,292). Flying from Cairo to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairo to Cape Town, such as Emirates, SWISS and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,848 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
781 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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 $687. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $903 and $906, respectively. These flights start at 4% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairo to Cape Town one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $411. Users have also found prices from $439 and $698 on Egyptair and Emirates, 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 vacation 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 $1,292). Flying from Cairo to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$400Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
South AfricanCheapest$588Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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