How long is the flight from South Africa to Cairo?

Airlines like Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Cairo in about 10h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . South Africa and Cairo are separated by a distance of 6260 km.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa 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 830. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 261 while deals on South African start at R4 614 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Cairo?

The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Cairo are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo, Cape Town Intl - Cairo and Johannesburg Lanseria - Cairo.

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Cairo?

On average you can expect to pay R18 895 for a flight from South Africa to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is R5 653 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo) is currently priced at R8 871.

What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Cairo?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Africa to Cairo are Aegean Airlines (97%), Etihad Airways (97%) and Egyptair (97%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Cairo?

When booking a flight from South Africa to Cairo, you may want to consider flying on Ethiopian Air, Egyptair or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo from South Africa?

Cairo (CAI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Cairo. It is only a 18,6 km journey from Cairo (CAI) to Cairo’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Cairo?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Cairo.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Cairo?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Cairo?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairo (average of R7 441). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 268). 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 ZA to CAI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Cairo as you normally would.

How often are flights from South Africa to Cairo delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between South Africa and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 208 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 Friday 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 12% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Cairo is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

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

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Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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Anonymous,Sept 2025

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Anonymous,Sept 2025

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Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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Anonymous,Sept 2025

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Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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Anonymous,Sept 2025

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Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo from South Africa?
Cairo (CAI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Cairo. It is only a 18,6 km journey from Cairo (CAI) to Cairo’s city centre.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Cairo?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Cairo in about 10h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . South Africa and Cairo are separated by a distance of 6260 km.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa 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 830. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 261 while deals on South African start at R4 614 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Cairo?
The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Cairo are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo, Cape Town Intl - Cairo and Johannesburg Lanseria - Cairo.
What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Cairo?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Africa to Cairo are Aegean Airlines (97%), Etihad Airways (97%) and Egyptair (97%).
What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Cairo?
On average you can expect to pay R18 895 for a flight from South Africa to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is R5 653 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo) is currently priced at R8 871.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Cairo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Cairo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Cairo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Cairo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Cairo?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairo (average of R7 441). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 268). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 716	AverageR9 652	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR6 319	AverageR8 534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Egyptair	CheapestR6 537	AverageR10 046	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR6 825	AverageR12 475	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 114	AverageR10 272	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	CheapestR10 282	AverageR12 388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 165	AverageR12 702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
RwandAir	CheapestR12 309	AverageR13 755	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Cairo as you normally would.

How often are flights from South Africa to Cairo delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between South Africa and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 208 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 Friday 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 12% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Cairo is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

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.

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What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Cairo?

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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 21 September 2026.

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Direct flights from South Africa to Cairo
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