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Cheap flights from South Africa to Egypt from R4 475

JNB — CAI
Oct 29 — Nov 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Egypt

Sun 27/921:45 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Tue 13/1023:45 -
Nonstop8h 25m
Deal found 25/9R7 704
Fri 2/1021:45 -
Nonstop8h 25m
Thu 15/1023:45 -
Nonstop8h 25m
Deal found 28/9R7 737
Sun 11/1021:45 -
Nonstop8h 25m
Sun 25/1023:55 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Deal found 24/9R7 917
Fri 16/1021:45 -
Nonstop8h 25m
Tue 27/1023:55 -
Nonstop8h 15m
Deal found 28/9R7 933
Wed 7/1021:45 -
Nonstop8h 25m
Tue 13/1023:45 -
Nonstop8h 25m
Deal found 27/9R7 983
Tue 10/118:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sun 15/112:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 26/9R8 015
Fri 23/1014:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Thu 29/102:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 25/9R8 048
Mon 12/1021:45 -
Nonstop8h 25m
Sun 1/1123:00 -
Nonstop8h 10m
Deal found 26/9R8 065
Wed 7/1021:45 -
Nonstop8h 25m
Tue 17/1123:00 -
Nonstop8h 10m
Deal found 25/9R8 081
Sun 4/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 15m
Sat 17/103:20 -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 28/9R9 622
Sun 11/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 15m
Wed 21/103:20 -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 27/9R9 917
Thu 15/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 15m
Wed 21/103:20 -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 26/9R9 950

Find flight deals from South Africa to Egypt

Round-trip from

R7 704

One-way from

R4 475

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 753

Good round-trip deal

R10 055 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 461 or less
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 14/10-18/10
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 50m total
  • South Africa to Egypt
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 50m total
  • South Africa to Egypt
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R13 150 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 045 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 524

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

9:45-13:10

1 stop26h 25m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 065

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

9:45-0:15

1 stop13h 30m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 065
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCairo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CAI Cairo

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

21:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 704

DurbanCairo

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CAI Cairo

DURCAI

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 30/11

6:25-1:20

2 stops18h 55m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 819

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

R6 016

Cape TownCairo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAI Cairo

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/3

13:50-1:20

1 stop11h 30m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 655

Cape TownCairo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAI Cairo

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 655

Cape TownCairo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CAI Cairo

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

16:35-23:45

1 stop30h 10m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 868

DurbanCairo

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CAI Cairo

DURCAI

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 30/11

17:00-6:10

1 stop13h 10m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 934

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Egypt

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Egypt from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Egypt

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Egypt (average of R7 704). Flying from South Africa to Egypt in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 310). 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 EG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Egypt as you normally would.

How often are flights from South Africa to Egypt delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between South Africa and Egypt have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 208 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Egypt 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 Egypt 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 Egypt?

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Egypt. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Egypt

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from South Africa to Egypt to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 665 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
3 665 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 665 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
7,3
Good
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 665 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
1 540 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 665 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
1 043 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 665 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
442 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 665 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Egypt?

    Departing from South Africa to Egypt will take you 10h 50m. The distance between South Africa and Egypt is about 6260 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Egypt one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 864. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and South African, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Egypt for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Egypt that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Egypt flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Egypt?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Egypt.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Egypt?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Egypt 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 Egypt?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Egypt (average of R7 704). Flying from South Africa to Egypt in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 310). 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 Egypt

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 749AverageR9 761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 373AverageR8 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR6 591AverageR10 720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 886AverageR12 505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 183AverageR10 374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 932AverageR12 529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 264AverageR12 791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR12 419AverageR13 877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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