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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairo from R4 320

JNB — CAI
Sep 20 — Sep 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Cairo

Mon 5/1014:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Sat 17/103:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 19/8R6 383
Wed 16/98:20 -
1 stop16h 45m
Tue 22/93:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 17/8R6 399
Thu 1/108:20 -
1 stop16h 45m
Wed 7/103:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 17/8R6 463
Mon 12/1014:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Mon 19/103:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 19/8R6 479
Fri 2/108:20 -
1 stop16h 45m
Thu 8/103:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 18/8R6 512
Thu 15/1014:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Sat 24/103:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 19/8R6 528
Fri 16/108:20 -
1 stop16h 45m
Thu 22/103:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 19/8R6 544
Sun 25/1014:30 -
1 stop10h 50m
Fri 30/102:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 17/8R6 560
Thu 17/914:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Wed 23/93:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 17/8R6 592
Thu 1/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 15m
Thu 8/103:20 -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 19/8R9 526
Wed 16/913:50 -
1 stop11h 15m
Sun 20/93:20 -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 18/8R9 558
Fri 2/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 15m
Thu 8/103:20 -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 18/8R9 590

Find flight deals from South Africa to Cairo

Round-trip from

R6 383

One-way from

R4 320

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 252

Good round-trip deal

R9 686 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 784 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/10-17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 45m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
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  • 1/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 562 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

8:20-2:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Sat 10/10

3:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

R6 560

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

8:20-2:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Sun 18/10

3:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

R6 560

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

8:20-2:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Fri 23/10

3:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

R6 576
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Sat 24/10

3:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

R6 592

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

14:30-2:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Fri 30/10

2:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

R6 608

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 753

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

8:20-2:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Wed 23/9

3:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

R7 285

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 752

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Wed 30/9

3:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

R9 284

Cape TownCairo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAI Cairo

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Tue 22/9

3:20-14:10

1 stop11h 50m

R9 719

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Cairo

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairo (average of R7 301). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 219). 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 202 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
8,1
Very Good
3 659 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 659 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 659 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 737 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 659 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 506 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 659 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 029 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 659 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
447 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 659 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 16h 45m. 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 799. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 243 while deals on Egyptair start at R4 533 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 (100%), Etihad Airways (100%) and Egyptair (100%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay R17 520 for a flight from South Africa to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is R5 823 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo) is currently priced at R8 687.

  • 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 301). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 219). 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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Alternative routes for South Africa to Cairo

OR Tambo to Cairo flights
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Top 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Cairo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 719AverageR9 200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 253AverageR8 082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR6 485AverageR9 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 771AverageR12 465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 938AverageR10 053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 412AverageR12 272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 975AverageR12 697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR12 212AverageR13 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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