Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairo from R5 057

JNB — CAI
Dec 14 — Dec 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Cairo are usually found in February or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Sun 29/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 45m
Fri 4/122:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 14/11R7 754
Wed 18/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 45m
Tue 1/122:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 12/11R7 771
Wed 18/118:20 -
1 stop16h 55m
Wed 2/122:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 12/11R7 788
Fri 20/118:20 -
1 stop16h 55m
Thu 3/122:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 14/11R7 805
Sat 21/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 45m
Fri 27/112:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 12/11R7 822
Tue 17/118:20 -
1 stop16h 55m
Sat 28/112:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 12/11R7 839
Sat 21/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 45m
Sun 29/112:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 13/11R7 856
Sat 21/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 45m
Wed 2/122:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 12/11R7 872
Mon 23/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 45m
Fri 27/112:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 12/11R7 906
Fri 20/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 45m
Sun 29/112:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 13/11R7 923
Fri 18/1214:30 -
1 stop10h 45m
Fri 1/12:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 12/11R7 940
Mon 23/118:20 -
1 stop16h 55m
Sat 5/122:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 13/11R7 957

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Cairo

Round-trip from

R7 754

One-way from

R5 057

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 120
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/11-4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R11 026 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 887 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

13:45-11:05

1 stop21h 20m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 057

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

13:45-11:05

1 stop21h 20m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 108
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

21:45-6:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 411

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

13:45-11:05

1 stop21h 20m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 900

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/12

14:30-1:15

1 stop10h 45m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 856

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/12

14:30-1:15

1 stop10h 45m

Cairo

Mon 4/1

2:30-13:30

1 stop11h 00m

R7 872

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

17:45-11:05

2 stops17h 20m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 923

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

17:45-11:05

2 stops17h 20m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 665

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/12

14:30-1:15

1 stop10h 45m

Cairo

Fri 1/1

2:30-13:30

1 stop11h 00m

R8 749

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

19:55-22:45

2 stops26h 50m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 036

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairo from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Cairo

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 249). Flying from Johannesburg to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 182). 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?

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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Cairo flights typically cost between R7 552 and R9 879 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R7 754 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 29–Dec 4).

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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Booking 48 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

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.

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?

    For as low as R7 872, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cairo from Johannesburg in 10h 45m. 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 891, 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 34% 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 974. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 539 while deals on Etihad Airways start at R4 814 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 (94%), Etihad Airways (94%), Egyptair( 94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo is generally R17 866, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 347. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo), you can expect to pay R9 761 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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  • 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 249). Flying from Johannesburg to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 182). 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 891AverageR8 093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 556AverageR9 393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR6 782AverageR8 835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 419AverageR9 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 684AverageR11 149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 668AverageR14 347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 585AverageR12 877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR12 134AverageR14 031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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