Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairo from R4 987

JNB — CAI
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Cairo

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Cairo

Sun 22/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 50m
Sat 28/112:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 25/10R8 078
Sun 1/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 50m
Wed 11/112:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 26/10R8 128
Sun 8/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 50m
Sat 14/112:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 28/10R8 161
Sun 8/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 50m
Sat 21/112:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 26/10R8 244
Sun 8/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 50m
Wed 18/112:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 29/10R8 710
Fri 6/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 50m
Sat 21/112:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 25/10R8 843
Thu 19/118:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sun 22/112:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 27/10R8 893
Wed 4/1121:45 -
Nonstop8h 35m
Tue 10/1122:40 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Deal found 27/10R8 926
Mon 2/118:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sun 8/112:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 25/10R9 026
Fri 11/1214:15 -
1 stop11h 05m
Thu 17/122:20 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 27/10R9 757
Wed 16/1214:15 -
1 stop11h 05m
Sun 27/122:20 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 26/10R9 823
Sat 26/1214:15 -
1 stop11h 05m
Sat 9/12:20 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 28/10R9 857

Find flight deals from South Africa to Cairo

Round-trip from

R8 078

One-way from

R4 987

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 427

Good round-trip deal

R8 506 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 708 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 15m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R12 085 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 961 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Cairo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Cairo.

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JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

20:20-17:35

1 stop21h 15m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 987

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/12

9:25-0:15

1 stop14h 50m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 070

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

20:20-17:35

1 stop21h 15m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 352

Cape TownCairo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAI Cairo

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

17:15-23:55

1 stop30h 40m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 635

Cape TownCairo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAI Cairo

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/1

19:25-11:05

1 stop15h 40m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 150

Cape TownCairo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAI Cairo

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

12:35-11:05

1 stop22h 30m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 482

Cape TownCairo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAI Cairo

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/3

17:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 031

Cape TownCairo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAI Cairo

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/3

17:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 546

Cape TownCairo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAI Cairo

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/3

0:55-14:35

1 stop37h 40m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 546

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 679

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Cairo

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairo (average of R7 812). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 472). 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 11% of weekly flights between South Africa and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 171 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 11% 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

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 and Etihad Airways 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 15h 50m. 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 918. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 359 while deals on South African start at R4 675 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to 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 (94%), Etihad Airways (94%) and Egyptair (94%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay R18 093 for a flight from South Africa to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is R4 571 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo) is currently priced at R9 558.

  • 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 812). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 472). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 813AverageR10 000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 460AverageR9 043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR6 682AverageR10 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 983AverageR12 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 301AverageR10 527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 519AverageR12 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 404AverageR12 971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR11 965AverageR13 835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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