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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairo from R3 089

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CAI
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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 7 March 2026.

Mon 9/38:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/32:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R5 913
Fri 1/58:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 16/53:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R5 946
Mon 9/38:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/32:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R5 962
Mon 27/48:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/43:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R5 979
Sun 15/314:30
JNB
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CAI
1 stop10h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/32:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R5 996
Sat 21/38:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 11/42:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R6 012
Wed 25/38:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 31/32:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R6 046
Fri 17/414:30
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop10h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/43:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R6 162
Mon 2/119:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop31h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/1114:05
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R6 195
Sat 21/38:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 17/42:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R6 228
Mon 27/48:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/43:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R6 295
Fri 20/38:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/42:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R6 311

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R5 946

One-way from

R3 089

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 773

Good round-trip deal

R7 706 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 555 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/5-16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 45m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R10 744 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 878 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 7 March 2026.
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JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Wed 22/4

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R5 996

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

8:20-1:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Mon 20/4

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R6 643

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Sat 18/4

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R7 208

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

8:20-1:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Tue 14/4

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R7 258

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

22:50-1:05

1 stop26h 15m

Cairo

Mon 20/4

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R8 072

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Sat 18/4

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R8 088

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

14:30-1:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Sun 26/4

17:55-13:05

2 stops20h 10m

R10 297

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

6:10-6:50

1 stop23h 40m

Cairo

Sun 24/5

23:45-16:10

1 stop17h 25m

R10 580

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Fri 17/4

16:55-13:05

2 stops20h 10m

R10 812

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

8:20-1:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Fri 17/4

2:20-0:05

2 stops21h 45m

R10 962

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Cairo

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairo (average of R5 630). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R6 610). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 7 March 2026.

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 14% of weekly flights between South Africa and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 179 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 14% 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 7 March 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
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 746 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
1 424 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
965 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
414 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 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, Qatar Airways, and Emirates fly from South Africa to Cairo in about 10h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 15m. South Africa and Cairo are separated by a distance of 6260 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 768. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 174 while deals on Egyptair start at R4 267 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 Egyptair (76%), Aegean Airlines (75%) and Etihad Airways (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Cairo?

    On average you can expect to pay R14 656 for a flight from South Africa to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is R4 989 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo) is currently priced at R6 527.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairo (average of R5 630). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R6 610). 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 South Africa to Cairo

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 7 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR4 007AverageR10 602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 278AverageR7 074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR6 685AverageR9 734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 120AverageR9 839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 686AverageR11 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 481AverageR11 521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 291AverageR13 256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR12 584AverageR14 061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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