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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairo from R4 281

JNB — CAI
Sep 26 — Oct 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Cairo are usually found in February or November, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Mon 5/108:20 -
1 stop16h 45m
Sat 17/103:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 23/8R6 406
Sat 3/1014:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Sat 10/103:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 24/8R6 470
Sun 25/1014:30 -
1 stop10h 50m
Fri 30/102:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 25/8R6 518
Wed 18/118:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Tue 24/112:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 24/8R6 550
Mon 5/108:20 -
1 stop16h 45m
Sun 11/103:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 24/8R6 582
Wed 7/1014:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Sun 11/103:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 23/8R6 741
Tue 8/95:55 -
2 stops19h 10m
Fri 11/93:20 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 23/8R12 940
Sun 30/85:55 -
2 stops35h 00m
Sat 12/919:55 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 27/8R13 994
Wed 2/95:55 -
2 stops26h 05m
Tue 8/92:15 -
2 stops20h 50m
Deal found 23/8R17 812
Fri 16/105:55 -
2 stops19h 10m
Sat 24/100:40 -
2 stops22h 25m
Deal found 23/8R18 483
Mon 5/1019:50 -
3 stops29h 15m
Sun 11/103:20 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 24/8R19 329
Mon 14/125:55 -
2 stops35h 20m
Sun 27/120:50 -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 23/8R21 454

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Cairo

Round-trip from

R6 406

One-way from

R4 281

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 473
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/10-17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 25/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R10 211 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 946 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

8:20-2:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Thu 29/10

2:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

R6 534

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

8:20-2:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Sat 10/10

3:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

R6 534

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Sat 7/11

2:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

R6 773

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

8:20-2:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Wed 14/10

3:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

R7 284

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Sun 18/10

3:20-20:10

1 stop17h 50m

R7 987
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Sat 26/9

3:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

R7 987

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Thu 24/9

3:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

R8 483

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Sun 22/11

2:20-20:10

1 stop17h 50m

R8 515

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Wed 18/11

2:20-20:10

1 stop17h 50m

R8 658

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

8:20-2:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Wed 21/10

3:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

R8 674

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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 R6 789). Flying from Johannesburg to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 473). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Cairo flights typically cost between R6 598 and R9 553 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R6 406 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 5–Oct 17).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cairo delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 202 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 12% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 50 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 656 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 656 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 520 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 033 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
446 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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 R6 534, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cairo from Johannesburg in 16h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6260 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at R5 664, 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 30% 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 765. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 260 while deals on Egyptair start at R4 493 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 (100%), Etihad Airways (100%), Egyptair( 100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo is generally R17 198, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R5 666. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo), you can expect to pay R8 898 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 R6 789). Flying from Johannesburg to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 473). 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 664AverageR7 173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 197AverageR8 125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR6 429AverageR8 277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 904AverageR8 893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 001AverageR10 594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 320AverageR13 563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 878AverageR12 284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR12 103AverageR13 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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