Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Cairo are usually found in February or January, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 3 October 2026.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R13 510 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?
Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo (average of R7 143). Flying from Johannesburg to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 967). 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 JNB to CAI?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 3 October 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Cairo as you normally would.
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cairo delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 171 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Cairo flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Cairo flights?
Over the past year, Egyptair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
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 3 October 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Cairo, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo from Johannesburg?
Cairo (CAI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cairo from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Cairo airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 18,6 km journey from Cairo (CAI) to Cairo’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo round-trip?
Ethiopian Air, at R5 820, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Cairo.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Egyptair. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 915. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 473 while deals on Etihad Airways start at R4 744 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Cairo?
Before booking your flight to Cairo from Johannesburg, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aegean Airlines (97%), Etihad Airways (97%), Egyptair( 97%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?
While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo is generally R19 431, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R5 779. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo), you can expect to pay R9 070 for that flight.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Cairo?
Johannesburg to Cairo flights have a stopover in Addis Ababa most often. Doha sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg to Cairo flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Cairo flights?
Johannesburg to Cairo flights have a stopover in Dubai the least frequently. Dubai is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg to Cairo.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Cairo?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo (average of R7 143). Flying from Johannesburg to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 967). 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.
Explore flights to Cairo departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 3 October 2026.
Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Cairo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 3 October 2026.
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