Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairo from R4 523
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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CAI
Jun 1 — Jun 81
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Cairo are usually found in February or November, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 May 2026.
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
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CAI
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 23/68:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4R7 266
Sun 21/69:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/619:45
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5R7 316
Mon 14/99:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 25/919:45
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/5R7 383
Fri 16/109:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sun 25/108:25
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/4R7 416
Sat 19/99:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 25/919:45
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/4R7 549
Wed 2/99:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 14/1019:45
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/5R7 632
Mon 31/89:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 14/1019:45
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/5R7 682
Mon 16/119:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 21/1118:55
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/4R7 748
Thu 3/99:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 14/1019:45
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/5R7 848
Thu 15/109:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 27/1019:55
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5R7 915
Sat 17/109:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 30/107:25
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5R7 931
Sun 20/99:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 29/919:45
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/5R8 048
Best flights from Johannesburg to Cairo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Cairo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 May 2026.
Thu 15/109:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 28/108:25
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5R7 915
Wed 13/512:40
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop22h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 19/514:05
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R9 976
Sun 14/619:10
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop14h 55m
Emirates
Sun 21/68:35
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 30/4R13 851
Wed 20/58:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 30/53:20
CAI
-
JNB
3 stops21h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/4R14 383
Sun 14/69:40
HLA
-
CAI
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/614:10
CAI
-
HLA
3 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R14 748
Fri 12/63:10
JNB
-
CAI
2 stops30h 40m
RwandAir
Sat 20/621:20
CAI
-
JNB
2 stops18h 00m
RwandAir
Deal found 29/4R16 178
Wed 13/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/620:35
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R10 226
Sat 16/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/619:55
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R10 475
Fri 15/517:40
JNB
-
CAI
2 stops31h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 15/63:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop11h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R14 748
Mon 15/65:30
JNB
-
CAI
3 stops19h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 21/63:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop11h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/5R14 832
Thu 4/615:05
JNB
-
CAI
3 stops19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/620:35
CAI
-
JNB
3 stops19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R17 226
Fri 26/65:30
JNB
-
CAI
3 stops19h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 2/73:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop11h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/5R17 409
Fri 5/615:05
JNB
-
CAI
3 stops19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/620:35
CAI
-
JNB
2 stops21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5R17 425
Direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo
Explore direct flight options from Johannesburg to Cairo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 2 May 2026.
Mon 25/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Thu 18/623:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 28/4R8 979
Wed 20/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 05m
Egyptair
Sun 31/523:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 2/5R9 228
Wed 13/521:10
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop9h 00m
Egyptair
Tue 19/523:59
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 11m
Egyptair
Deal found 30/4R9 378
Mon 25/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Sun 14/623:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 28/4R9 428
Wed 27/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Sun 14/623:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 28/4R9 444
Wed 13/521:10
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop9h 00m
Egyptair
Thu 18/623:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 28/4R9 710
Fri 22/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Tue 16/623:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 28/4R9 727
Wed 2/921:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Tue 13/1023:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 1/5R9 827
Fri 16/1021:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Sun 25/1023:50
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 20m
Egyptair
Deal found 29/4R10 109
Wed 2/921:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Thu 15/1023:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 1/5R10 159
Wed 13/521:10
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop9h 00m
Egyptair
Sun 14/623:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 28/4R10 176
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Cairo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Cairo. Data last updated 2 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 30/419:50
JNB
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CAI
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 29/53:05
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R8 729
Sat 2/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/514:05
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R8 879
Sun 3/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/519:50
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 497
Mon 4/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/514:05
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R8 447
Wed 13/512:40
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop22h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/614:10
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 663
Wed 13/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 16/522:00
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R8 679
Mon 25/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Thu 18/623:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 28/4R8 979
Mon 25/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/614:10
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R9 178
Thu 28/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/620:35
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R8 829
Fri 29/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/719:55
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R9 062
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Cairo
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Cairo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 May 2026.
Wed 13/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R4 523
Wed 3/619:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R4 539
Fri 5/619:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R4 556
Thu 11/612:40
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop33h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R4 589
Thu 7/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R4 606
Thu 14/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R4 706
Sat 6/619:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop27h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R4 839
Wed 6/55:55
HLA
-
CAI
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R12 238
Wed 1/716:45
HLA
-
CAI
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R12 288
Wed 13/57:00
HLA
-
CAI
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R12 337
Tue 30/615:40
HLA
-
CAI
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R12 770
Tue 12/55:55
HLA
-
CAI
3 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R12 953
Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Cairo
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 2 May 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
JohannesburgCairo
JNB - CAI
JNBCAI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 15/10
9:50-17:20
1 stop30h 30m
Cairo
Wed 28/10
8:25-8:20
1 stop24h 55m
R7 915
JohannesburgCairo
JNB - CAI
JNBCAI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 13/5
12:40-12:00
1 stop22h 20m
Cairo
Tue 19/5
14:05-10:30
1 stop21h 25m
R9 976
Fastest return journey
JohannesburgCairo
JNB - CAI
JNBCAI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 13/5
19:50-12:00
1 stop15h 10m
Cairo
Mon 15/6
20:35-9:00
1 stop13h 25m
R10 226
JohannesburgCairo
JNB - CAI
JNBCAI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 16/5
19:50-12:00
1 stop15h 10m
Cairo
Tue 16/6
19:55-9:00
1 stop14h 05m
R10 475
JohannesburgCairo
JNB - CAI
JNBCAI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 14/6
19:10-11:05
1 stop14h 55m
Cairo
Sun 21/6
8:35-16:15
1 stop32h 40m
R13 851
JohannesburgCairo
JNB - CAI
JNBCAI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 20/5
8:20-2:05
1 stop16h 45m
Cairo
Sat 30/5
3:20-0:05
3 stops21h 45m
R14 383
JohannesburgCairo
HLA - CAI
HLACAI
Johannesburg Lanseria
Sun 14/6
9:40-12:00
2 stops25h 20m
Cairo
Sun 21/6
14:10-16:00
3 stops26h 50m
R14 748
JohannesburgCairo
JNB - CAI
JNBCAI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 15/5
17:40-2:05
2 stops31h 25m
Cairo
Mon 15/6
3:20-13:25
1 stop11h 05m
R14 748
JohannesburgCairo
JNB - CAI
JNBCAI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 15/6
5:30-2:05
3 stops19h 35m
Cairo
Sun 21/6
3:20-13:25
1 stop11h 05m
R14 832
JohannesburgCairo
JNB - CAI
JNBCAI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 12/6
3:10-10:50
2 stops30h 40m
Cairo
Sat 20/6
21:20-14:20
2 stops18h 00m
R16 178
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Cairo
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?
Booking 60 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo (average of R5 986). Flying from Johannesburg to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of R20 285). 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 2 May 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cairo delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 200 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 13% 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 2 May 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 1 inbound flight 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.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?
For as low as R13 851, Etihad Airways can have you in Cairo from Johannesburg in 14h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6260 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo round-trip?
Ethiopian Air, at R5 951, 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 28% 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 Egyptair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 224. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 335 while deals on Etihad Airways start at R4 864 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 (68%), Egyptair (68%), South African( 68%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?
While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo is generally R20 472, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R5 810. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo), you can expect to pay R7 416 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo (average of R5 986). Flying from Johannesburg to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of R20 285). 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.
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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2026.
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