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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairo from R5 018

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CAI
Jan 29 — Feb 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Cairo (CAI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 703

One-way from

R5 018

Good round-trip deal

R11 336 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 542 or less
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 3/2-18/2
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 45m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 15m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
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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 24 January 2025.

Tue 25/314:35JNB - CAI
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 31/32:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/1R7 592
Mon 3/221:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Tue 18/222:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 23/1R7 703
Thu 20/313:20JNB - CAI
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 22/320:05CAI - JNB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/1R9 036
Sun 9/313:50CPT - CAI
1 stop11h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/32:20CAI - CPT
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/1R10 036
Wed 5/321:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/58:15CAI - JNB
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R10 739
Tue 20/513:00CPT - CAI
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 27/514:25CAI - CPT
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/1R10 943
Sun 9/320:55CPT - CAI
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/313:50CAI - CPT
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R11 276
Tue 3/617:50JNB - CAI
1 stop25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/621:40CAI - JNB
1 stop13h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R11 332
Sun 9/1121:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mSouth African
Sat 15/1122:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Deal found 24/1R12 295
Tue 24/616:35CPT - CAI
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 5/710:10CAI - CPT
1 stop26h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1R13 313
Tue 4/210:00HLA - CAI
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/22:20CAI - HLA
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1R13 665
Fri 14/213:40CPT - CAI
1 stop33h 15mEmirates
Sun 23/219:30CAI - CPT
2 stops19h 00mEmirates
Deal found 23/1R16 850

Find flights from South Africa to Cairo within your budget

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 24 January 2025.

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JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Cairo

Tue 18/2

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R7 703

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

14:35-1:20

1 stop10h 45m

Cairo

Fri 14/2

2:20-13:10

1 stop10h 50m

R7 943

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

13:20-10:55

1 stop21h 35m

Cairo

Sat 22/3

20:05-15:20

1 stop19h 15m

R9 036

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

13:50-1:20

1 stop11h 30m

Cairo

Sat 15/3

2:20-14:30

1 stop12h 10m

R10 036

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Cairo

Thu 22/5

8:15-8:35

1 stop25h 20m

R10 739

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

13:00-12:10

1 stop22h 10m

Cairo

Tue 27/5

14:25-10:50

1 stop21h 25m

R10 943

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

20:55-0:05

2 stops27h 10m

Cairo

Sun 16/3

13:50-22:30

2 stops32h 40m

R11 276

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/6

16:35-4:20

1 stop34h 45m

Cairo

Sat 5/7

10:10-11:50

1 stop26h 40m

R13 313

JohannesburgCairo

HLA - CAI

HLACAI

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 4/2

10:00-1:20

2 stops15h 20m

Cairo

Mon 10/2

2:20-18:55

2 stops16h 35m

R13 665

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

22:20-14:15

1 stop15h 55m

Cairo

Sat 15/3

19:30-20:50

1 stop25h 20m

R14 405

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Cairo

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Cairo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Cairo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairo (average of R447). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R628). 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 24 January 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 24 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Emirates from South Africa to Cairo. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 347 reviews

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
3 347 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 347 reviews

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,8
Good
1 337 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 347 reviews

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,6
Good
49 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 347 reviews

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
3 733 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 347 reviews

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,4
Good
1 488 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 347 reviews

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9