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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Cairo

CPT — CAI
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Cairo are usually found in March or October, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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 18 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£440
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo

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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 return flight from Cape Town to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Cairo, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of £435). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 18 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Cairo in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 1% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 18 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air from Cape Town to Cairo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
862 reviews
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Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
862 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
862 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Cairo round-trip from £376. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Cairo (average of £435). Flying from Cape Town to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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

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Ethiopian AirCheapest£376Average£416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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