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R4 506+ Cheap flights to Cairo

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CAI
Jun 12 — Jun 191
1 adult
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 13 May 2026.

Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 19/619:45
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5R7 213
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/619:45
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/5R7 246
Wed 1/714:30
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/73:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop11h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/5R7 411
Wed 23/99:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 7/108:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/5R7 427
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 23/619:45
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5R7 592
Wed 9/99:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 16/98:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5R7 609
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/615:00
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5R7 840
Thu 24/129:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop31h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 26/121:35
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/5R8 121
Mon 25/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Sat 13/623:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 12/5R8 220
Mon 18/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/519:50
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/5R8 335
Sun 21/68:45
HLA
-
CAI
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/614:10
CAI
-
HLA
3 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R15 548
Wed 1/77:00
HLA
-
CAI
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/720:05
CAI
-
HLA
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5R26 722

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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 13 May 2026.

Return from

R7 213

One-way from

R4 506

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 764
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
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JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

19:50-12:00

1 stop15h 10m

Cairo

Wed 10/6

14:05-4:00

1 stop14h 55m

R10 629
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Fri 19/6

3:20-13:25

1 stop11h 05m

R10 811

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

13:30-9:10

2 stops42h 40m

Cairo

Wed 10/6

10:50-9:40

2 stops23h 50m

R11 389

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Sun 28/6

3:20-13:25

1 stop11h 05m

R11 389

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

13:30-20:50

2 stops30h 20m

Cairo

Sat 4/7

22:15-9:40

2 stops36h 25m

R11 521

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Tue 23/6

3:20-13:25

1 stop11h 05m

R11 686

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Tue 23/6

3:20-13:25

1 stop11h 05m

R13 105

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

13:30-9:10

2 stops42h 40m

Cairo

Fri 12/6

21:45-10:30

1 stop13h 45m

R13 369

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Wed 2/9

3:20-13:25

1 stop11h 05m

R13 584

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Fri 12/6

3:20-0:05

3 stops21h 45m

R13 650

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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?

Booking 60 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 23 hours 20 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 R3 982
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R8 102
Egyptair
Egyptair
From R6 644
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 172

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 13 May 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
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

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
3 571 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

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
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

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
1 437 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

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
999 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
426 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 571 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

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 R615, while return flights cost around R1 097.

  • How much is a return flight to Cairo?

    A return flight to Cairo will typically cost around R1 167, however they can be found for as little as R1 097.

  • 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 5 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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