R6 649+ Direct flights to Cairo

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Cairo found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CAI
Jan 17 — Jan 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.

Wed 22/421:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Sat 2/523:45CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 16/12R6 783
Sun 8/321:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 30mEgyptair
Sun 15/322:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 16/12R7 000
Mon 16/321:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 30mEgyptair
Thu 19/322:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 16/12R8 189
Sun 1/321:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 30mEgyptair
Sun 8/322:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 15/12R9 043
Sun 25/121:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 30mEgyptair
Thu 29/122:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 15/12R9 563
Mon 5/121:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 30mEgyptair
Tue 20/122:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 17/12R9 864
Wed 4/221:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 30mEgyptair
Tue 10/222:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 16/12R10 852
Wed 11/321:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 30mSouth African
Sun 22/322:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Deal found 15/12R11 472
Mon 13/421:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Sun 26/423:45CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 16/12R11 639

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Cairo

Sat 2/5

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R6 783

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

21:45-6:15

Nonstop8h 30m

Cairo

Sun 15/3

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R7 000

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

21:45-6:15

Nonstop8h 30m

Cairo

Thu 29/1

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R9 563

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

21:45-6:15

Nonstop8h 30m

Cairo

Tue 20/1

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R9 864

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/1

21:45-6:15

Nonstop8h 30m

Cairo

Tue 20/1

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R9 864

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

21:45-6:15

Nonstop8h 30m

Cairo

Tue 20/1

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R9 864

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

21:45-6:15

Nonstop8h 30m

Cairo

Tue 10/2

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R10 852

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

21:45-6:15

Nonstop8h 30m

Cairo

Sun 18/1

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R10 869

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

21:45-6:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Cairo

Sun 26/4

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R11 639

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

21:45-6:15

Nonstop8h 30m

Cairo

Sat 17/1

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R11 740

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Cairo

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Egypt. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

FAQ about direct flights to Cairo

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Cairo to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.
  • Which airlines fly direct to Cairo?

    At the moment, Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, Egyptair, Emirates, Etihad Airways, South African, Turkish Airlines, Air France, RwandAir offer direct flights to Cairo. Ethiopian Air is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Cairo.

  • How long is a direct flight to Cairo?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Cairo to last approximately 8h 20m on average. The quickest direct flight to Cairo at this time departs from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (8h 20m), while the longest leaves from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (8h 20m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to Cairo?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Cairo, February is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. August may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Cairo, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to Cairo?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Cairo is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. A return direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo typically costs around R9 984.

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