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Flights from Cape Town to Cairo

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Cairo for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $381 or round trip flights from $548.

      • CPT 1:50 PM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:05 AM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Sun, Aug 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAI 3:20 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:10 PM
        Cairo - Cape Town | Sun, Aug 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $548 $843
        35% off
        35% off
        $843 $548
      • CPT 1:50 PM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:05 AM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Sat, Aug 15 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAI 3:20 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:10 PM
        Cairo - Cape Town | Sat, Aug 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $550 $843
        35% off
        35% off
        $843 $550
      • CPT 1:50 PM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:05 AM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Fri, Aug 7 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAI 3:20 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:10 PM
        Cairo - Cape Town | Sat, Aug 15 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $561 $843
        33% off
        33% off
        $843 $561
      • CPT 1:50 PM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:05 AM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Wed, Aug 5 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAI 3:20 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:10 PM
        Cairo - Cape Town | Tue, Aug 11 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $573
        32% off
        $843 $573
      • CPT 1:50 PM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:05 AM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Wed, Jul 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAI 3:20 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:10 PM
        Cairo - Cape Town | Mon, Jul 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $601
        28% off
        $843 $601
      • CPT 1:50 PM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:05 AM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Tue, Aug 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAI 3:20 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:10 PM
        Cairo - Cape Town | Tue, Aug 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $603
        28% off
        $843 $603
      • CPT 1:50 PM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:05 AM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Mon, Aug 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAI 3:20 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:10 PM
        Cairo - Cape Town | Mon, Aug 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $604
        28% off
        $843 $604
      • CPT 1:50 PM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:05 AM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Wed, Aug 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAI 3:20 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:10 PM
        Cairo - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $635
        25% off
        $843 $635
      • CPT 1:50 PM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:05 AM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Sat, Aug 29 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAI 3:20 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:10 PM
        Cairo - Cape Town | Thu, Sep 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $640
        24% off
        $843 $640
      • CPT 1:50 PM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:05 AM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Mon, Aug 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAI 3:20 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:10 PM
        Cairo - Cape Town | Sun, Aug 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $640
        24% off
        $843 $640
      • CPT 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Mon, Jul 13 | Normal Airline
        CAI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CPT 4:00 PM
        Cairo - Cape Town | Wed, Jul 15 | Normal Airline
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      • CPT 1:15 PM
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:10 PM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Mon, Aug 17 | Qatar Airways
        $381 $520
        27% off
        27% off
        $520 $381
      • CPT 1:15 PM
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:10 PM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Tue, Sep 1 | Qatar Airways
        $388 $520
        25% off
        25% off
        $520 $388
      • CPT 1:15 PM
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:10 PM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Sun, Jul 26 | Qatar Airways
        $392 $520
        25% off
        25% off
        $520 $392
      • CPT 1:15 PM
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:10 PM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Thu, Jul 30 | Qatar Airways
        $394
        24% off
        $520 $394
      • CPT 1:15 PM
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:10 PM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Sun, Sep 6 | Qatar Airways
        $394
        24% off
        $520 $394
      • CPT 7:30 PM
        15h 40m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:10 PM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Sun, Jul 19 | Qatar Airways
        $394
        24% off
        $520 $394
      • CPT 1:15 PM
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:10 PM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Thu, Jul 23 | Qatar Airways
        $395
        24% off
        $520 $395
      • CPT 1:15 PM
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:10 PM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Fri, Sep 4 | Qatar Airways
        $395
        24% off
        $520 $395
      • CPT 1:15 PM
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:10 PM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Thu, Sep 3 | Qatar Airways
        $395
        24% off
        $520 $395
      • CPT 1:15 PM
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:10 PM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Wed, Sep 2 | Qatar Airways
        $395
        24% off
        $520 $395
      • CPT 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:00 PM
        Cape Town - Cairo | Mon, Jul 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cape Town to Cairo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Find cheap airlines flights from Cape Town to Cairo

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Cape Town to Cairo, including South African Airways, Qatar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cape Town to Cairo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Cape Town to Cairo

The distance between Cape Town and Cairo is approximately 7,242.09 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$381
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$548
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance7,242.09 km
Popular airlineSouth African Airways
Flight statistics for the Cape Town–Cairo route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Cairo (CPT-CAI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as $381 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CPT to CAI on Mon, Aug 17), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $548 departing on Sun, Aug 16 and returning on Sun, Aug 23.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Cape Town to Cairo, including: South African Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Cape Town to Cairo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Aug 17, with one-way flights priced at just $381.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qatar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cairo travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Cairo is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town to Cairo on July 18, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at $601.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairo, with Cape Town International Airport to Cairo International Airport (CPT-CAI) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairo International Airport (CAI) Capital International Airport (CCE).
  • The time difference between Cairo and Cape Town is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.