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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM2,571. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairo.RM1,472 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,472, select.
Cairo.RM1,532 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,532, select.
Cairo.RM1,533 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,533, select.
Cairo.RM1,627 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,627, select.
Cairo.RM1,681 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,681, select.
Cairo.RM1,684 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,684, select.
Cairo.RM1,802 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,802, select.
Cairo.RM1,807 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 May.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 26 May, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,807, select.
Cairo.RM1,811 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,811, select.
Cairo.RM1,816 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,816, select.
Cairo.RM1,924 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun.One-way flight with CemAir.Outbound indirect flight with CemAir, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,924, select.
Cairo.RM2,260 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,260, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Cairo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Cairo flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from RM1,924
Jul
from RM1,532
Aug
from RM1,816
Sep
from RM1,533
Oct
from RM1,472
Nov
from RM1,627
Dec
from RM1,802
Jan
from RM1,684
Feb
from RM1,681
Mar
Find prices
Apr
from RM2,260
May
from RM1,807

Cape Town to Cairo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Cairo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairo.

Cairo

15km from central Cairo
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Sphinx International

36km from central Cairo
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Cape Town to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM1,472
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Cairo is RM2,571. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Cairo. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM2,571.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Cairo is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Cairo Airport on Friday, 17 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cape Town Airport and Cairo Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know

  • Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Cape Town.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • Travelling during a peak time like November? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Cairo Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPT and CAI:

    • Istanbul Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Cairo Airport flight is RM1,472. A return ticket is currently RM2,571. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CPT to CAI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport to Cairo Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • Landing cheap flights from CPT to CAI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cape Town Airport to Cairo Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • Cape Town Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from CPT reach their destination on time.

  • Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near CPT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Cairo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • If you have a late Cape Town Airport to Cairo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near CAI:

  • Follow your own route with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and venture far and wide through Cairo and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Cairo Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.

When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from Cape Town Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from CPT to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.

Explore more of Egypt

  • Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.

  • If you're ready to explore another side of Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are the start of reasons to visit.

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