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R3 072+ Cheap flights to Cairo

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— CAI
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cairo in 2026

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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 6 March 2026.

Mon 9/38:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/32:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R5 880
Mon 16/314:30
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop10h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/32:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/3R5 913
Mon 9/38:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/32:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R5 930
Mon 27/48:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/43:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R5 946
Tue 10/314:30
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop10h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/32:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/2R5 963
Sat 21/38:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 11/42:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R5 979
Wed 25/38:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 31/32:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R6 012
Fri 3/414:30
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 14/42:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R6 062
Fri 17/414:30
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/43:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R6 128
Mon 2/119:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop31h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/1114:05
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R6 161
Thu 16/46:30
HLA
-
CAI
3 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/418:50
CAI
-
HLA
3 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R14 734
Mon 13/419:50
HLA
-
CAI
3 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/418:50
CAI
-
HLA
3 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3R15 015

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Find the latest flights to Cairo in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

Return from

R5 880

One-way from

R3 072

Popular in

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February

Average price

R7 598
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
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  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
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JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Wed 22/4

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R5 963

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

8:20-1:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Tue 14/4

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R6 012

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

8:20-1:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Mon 20/4

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R6 607

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

22:50-1:05

1 stop26h 15m

Cairo

Mon 20/4

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R8 028

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Wed 1/4

6:20-3:55

2 stops21h 35m

R9 415

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

17:30-1:05

3 stops31h 35m

Cairo

Sat 25/4

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R9 448

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

8:20-1:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Sun 26/4

17:55-13:05

2 stops20h 10m

R10 274

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Fri 3/4

2:20-16:20

3 stops38h 00m

R10 489

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

17:30-1:05

3 stops31h 35m

Cairo

Thu 23/4

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R10 571

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

8:20-2:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Tue 14/7

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R10 836

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Best time to book a flight to Cairo

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cairo

When is the best time to book a flight to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Cairo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Cairo?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo takes 18 hours 47 minutes. Flights to Cairo from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairo?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo are Ethiopian Air, Egyptair and Qatar Airways.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 939
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R8 076
Egyptair
Egyptair
From R6 660
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 232

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Egyptair.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

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 6 March 2026.
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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 746 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 424 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
961 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Egyptair
6,6
Okay
414 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

FAQs about flying to Cairo

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo?

    Cairo (CAI), located 18,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Cairo. CAI handles an average of 1 flight per day from Johannesburg. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 8 airlines have flights to Cairo from Johannesburg.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cairo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cairo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo?

    Cairo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo. One-way flights to Cairo typically cost R1 361, while return flights cost around R1 098.

  • How much is a return flight to Cairo?

    A return flight to Cairo will typically cost around R1 168, however they can be found for as little as R1 098.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cairo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cairo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Cairo have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairo?

    Yes. Cairo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Cairo Airport is the closest property to Cairo (0,0 km away from Cairo).

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