Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairo from R4 511

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CAI
May 9 — May 161
1 adult
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 Thursday

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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 9 April 2026.

Wed 27/59:45
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/72:25
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop30h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R6 103
Mon 1/69:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 14/68:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R6 234
Fri 29/59:45
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/68:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R6 267
Thu 1/109:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 31/107:25
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R6 283
Fri 25/129:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/17:25
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R6 316
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/515:00
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R6 365
Sat 13/69:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 18/615:00
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R6 382
Fri 12/69:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 17/68:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R6 398
Sun 14/69:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 17/619:45
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R6 431
Sun 6/99:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 12/98:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R6 480
Fri 25/129:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop13h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/11:35
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R6 529
Fri 15/512:55
HLA
-
CAI
3 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/72:15
CAI
-
HLA
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4R15 125

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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 103

One-way from

R4 511

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 596
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/5-29/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R9 827 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 706 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

9:45-13:10

1 stop26h 25m

Cairo

Tue 5/5

15:00-8:15

1 stop18h 15m

R6 792

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

9:50-13:10

1 stop26h 20m

Cairo

Fri 3/7

2:25-8:20

1 stop30h 55m

R9 613

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

19:50-11:00

1 stop15h 10m

Cairo

Sun 3/5

20:20-10:30

1 stop15h 10m

R9 974
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

20:55-10:50

1 stop12h 55m

Cairo

Thu 16/7

19:55-9:00

1 stop14h 05m

R11 041

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

18:00-21:15

1 stop26h 15m

Cairo

Fri 19/6

6:05-9:40

2 stops28h 35m

R11 172

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

20:55-10:50

1 stop12h 55m

Cairo

Sat 18/7

0:40-15:20

1 stop15h 40m

R11 648

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

14:45-10:50

1 stop19h 05m

Cairo

Sat 18/7

2:15-15:20

1 stop14h 05m

R11 648

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

18:00-21:15

1 stop26h 15m

Cairo

Sat 4/7

22:15-9:40

2 stops36h 25m

R13 321

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

19:50-17:20

1 stop21h 30m

Cairo

Mon 27/4

20:20-18:10

3 stops22h 50m

R14 026

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

18:00-21:15

1 stop26h 15m

Cairo

Wed 15/7

6:05-9:40

2 stops28h 35m

R14 617

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

Booking 61 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo (average of R5 496). Flying from Johannesburg to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R6 529). 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 9 April 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 12% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 197 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.

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 9 April 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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Cairo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 R9 974, Etihad Airways can have you in Cairo from Johannesburg in 15h 10m. 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 882, 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 220. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 277 while deals on Etihad Airways start at R4 801 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 (74%), Egyptair (74%), South African( 74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo is generally R23 907, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R5 997. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo), you can expect to pay R6 201 for that flight.

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

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Cairo flights?

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo (average of R5 496). Flying from Johannesburg to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R6 529). 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

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 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 882AverageR7 699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 198AverageR7 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR6 602AverageR8 083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 038AverageR9 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 869AverageR10 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 200AverageR11 936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 134AverageR12 086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR12 429AverageR13 889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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