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$372+ 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — CPT
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or March, booked 14 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$633
(oojo)

One-way from

$372
(Qatar Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$816
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 July 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:50 pmCAI - CPT
1 stop16h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 9/161:00 pmCPT - CAI
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/29$633
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/83:30 amCAI - CPT
2 stops34h 10mAir France
Tue 9/1611:15 pmCPT - CAI
2 stops25h 15mAir France
Deal found 7/29$665
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 9/83:20 amCAI - CPT
1 stop12h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/161:50 pmCPT - CAI
2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/29$668
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 9/812:20 amCAI - CPT
2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/161:50 pmCPT - CAI
3 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$766

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairo to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Cairo

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Tue 9/9

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop16h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/16

1:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$633

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Mon 9/8

3:30 am-12:40 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/16

11:15 pm-1:30 am

2 stops25h 15m

$665

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Mon 9/8

3:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/16

1:50 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$668

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Mon 9/8

12:20 am-2:35 pm

2 stops15h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/16

1:50 pm-4:20 pm

3 stops25h 30m

$766

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Tue 12/9

7:35 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$372

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 8/14

3:20 am-9:50 pm

2 stops19h 30m

$438

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Wed 12/10

2:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$444

CairoCape Town

CAI - CPT

CAICPT

Cairo

Thu 10/23

2:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$656

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Cape Town

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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 July 25, 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 14 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.

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Cairo to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from Cairo to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Cairo to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $696.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Cairo to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 48m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Cairo to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 05m.

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 July 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air France, and Qatar Airways from Cairo to Cape Town to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,607 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
803 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $633. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air France and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at $665 and $668, respectively. These flights start at 12% 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $372. Users have also found prices from $444 and $656 on Ethiopian Air 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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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$400Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
South AfricanCheapest$584Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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