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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairo from R4 855

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CAI
abr. 15 — abr. 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 marzo 2026.

sáb. 4/49:45
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
jue. 9/414:00
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/3R6 310
lun. 31/89:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
mié. 9/98:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R6 344
mié. 8/49:45
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 25m
Etihad Airways
mar. 28/48:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3R6 429
vie. 24/49:45
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 25m
Etihad Airways
vie. 1/58:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R6 446
vie. 8/59:45
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 25m
Etihad Airways
jue. 21/515:00
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R6 463
mié. 1/78:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
mar. 7/73:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/3R6 496
mié. 1/78:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
vie. 3/73:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/3R6 513
vie. 1/59:45
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
vie. 8/58:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/3R6 564
vie. 3/49:45
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop26h 25m
Etihad Airways
jue. 9/414:00
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R6 581
dom. 19/49:45
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
vie. 24/48:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R6 615
vie. 20/39:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
sáb. 4/47:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/3R6 632
vie. 1/513:00
CPT
-
CAI
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
jue. 14/512:15
CAI
-
CPT
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3R10 286

Find flight deals from South Africa to Cairo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Cairo flight deals. Data was last updated 16 marzo 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 310

One-way from

R4 855

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 019

Good round-trip deal

R7 981 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 623 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/4-9/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R11 090 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 937 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Cairo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 marzo 2026.
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JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 17/4

8:20-1:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

lun. 20/4

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R8 019

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

lun. 13/4

13:00-11:40

1 stop22h 40m

Cairo

lun. 27/4

14:40-11:30

1 stop21h 50m

R10 946

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

dom. 12/4

20:25-6:10

1 stop33h 45m

Cairo

dom. 19/4

22:45-11:40

1 stop12h 55m

R11 606

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 17/4

16:50-11:40

2 stops18h 50m

Cairo

mar. 21/4

13:40-14:20

2 stops24h 40m

R12 079

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 3/4

16:50-11:05

2 stops18h 15m

Cairo

mar. 14/4

1:05-2:20

2 stops25h 15m

R12 215

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

mié. 29/4

13:15-14:50

1 stop24h 35m

Cairo

mié. 6/5

13:10-16:40

1 stop28h 30m

R12 232

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 25/4

13:30-9:10

2 stops42h 40m

Cairo

vie. 1/5

21:45-9:40

2 stops36h 55m

R12 435

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 29/4

5:30-2:05

2 stops19h 35m

Cairo

jue. 30/4

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R12 891

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 26/4

17:30-2:05

3 stops31h 35m

Cairo

sáb. 2/5

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R13 517

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 1/4

16:50-11:05

2 stops18h 15m

Cairo

dom. 12/4

20:20-2:20

2 stops30h 00m

R13 737

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Cairo

How often are flights from South Africa to Cairo delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between South Africa and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 184 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa 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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa 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 16 marzo 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from South Africa to Cairo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 737 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 426 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
972 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Egyptair
6,6
Okay
413 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 081AverageR10 651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR6 810AverageR9 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 269AverageR10 022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 177AverageR11 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 498AverageR13 494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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