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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairo from R4 842

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CAI
Dec 30 — Jan 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 30 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 193

One-way from

R4 842

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 007

Good round-trip deal

R9 718 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 034 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 20m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R5 285 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 774 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 November 2025.

Mon 1/1221:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 30mEgyptair
Sun 7/1222:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 28/11R6 638
Wed 24/128:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 26/122:20CAI - JNB
1 stop25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11R8 264
Tue 23/128:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/122:20CAI - JNB
1 stop25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/11R9 513
Thu 25/128:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/122:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/11R10 129
Wed 24/128:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 29/122:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/11R10 146
Sun 7/129:50JNB - CAI
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 22/1218:50CAI - JNB
1 stop13h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/11R11 018
Fri 26/128:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/12:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/11R11 258
Tue 23/128:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/12:20CAI - JNB
1 stop25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/11R11 685
Thu 25/1213:50CPT - CAI
1 stop11h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 24/32:20CAI - CPT
1 stop11h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/11R12 780
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - CAI
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/121:20CAI - CPT
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R13 088
Thu 25/1217:15CPT - CAI
1 stop16h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 25/35:25CAI - CPT
1 stop30h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/11R13 653
Thu 25/1214:15CPT - CAI
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/35:25CAI - CPT
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11R15 381

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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 30 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Cairo that are best for you.

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Cairo

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Tue 17/2

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R6 245

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Fri 26/12

2:20-3:55

1 stop25h 35m

R8 264

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

8:20-2:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Sat 23/5

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R8 606

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Wed 18/3

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R8 914

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Tue 10/2

6:40-3:55

2 stops21h 15m

R9 256

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Wed 25/2

6:40-13:05

2 stops30h 25m

R9 273

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Sun 25/1

6:40-3:55

2 stops21h 15m

R9 461

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Sat 14/3

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R9 786

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Sun 10/5

7:20-13:05

2 stops30h 45m

R10 077

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Tue 21/4

16:55-13:05

2 stops20h 10m

R10 950

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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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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairo (average of R6 074). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R6 758). 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 30 November 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from South Africa to Cairo by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Cairo flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 146 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 30 November 2025.
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
3 428 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 428 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 428 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 677 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 428 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
7,4
Good
1 316 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 428 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
902 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 428 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
389 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 428 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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

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, South African, and Emirates 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 12h 30m. 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 Egyptair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 064. Qatar Airways flights start at R5 543 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R6 142 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 (91%), Etihad Airways (91%) and Egyptair (91%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay R20 862 for a flight from South Africa to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is R4 281 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo) is currently priced at R8 555.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairo (average of R6 074). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R6 758). 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 30 November 2025.
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 165AverageR11 026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 389AverageR7 149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR7 552AverageR9 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 323AverageR10 038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 481AverageR12 038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 961AverageR11 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 616AverageR14 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 299AverageR25 688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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