Cheap flights from South Africa to Egypt from R4 966

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CAI
Dec 20 — Dec 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Egypt

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Egypt flight deals. Data was last updated 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 203

One-way from

R4 966

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 042

Good round-trip deal

R9 815 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 020 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/12-7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • South Africa to Egypt
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 26/11
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 30m total
  • South Africa to Egypt
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R5 425 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 805 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Egypt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Egypt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2025.

Mon 1/128:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/122:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R6 203
Sun 23/118:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 29/112:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R6 289
Mon 1/128:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/122:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R6 306
Fri 21/1114:30JNB - CAI
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/122:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R6 701
Tue 25/1114:30JNB - CAI
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/122:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R6 753
Mon 1/128:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/122:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R6 839
Wed 17/128:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/12:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R7 028
Mon 1/128:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/122:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R7 526
Fri 21/119:50JNB - CAI
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 6/127:25CAI - JNB
1 stop24h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/11R7 560
Wed 10/128:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/122:20CAI - JNB
1 stop25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R7 852
Tue 25/1114:30JNB - CAI
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 24/12:20CAI - JNB
1 stop17h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R7 870
Sun 28/1220:55CPT - CAI
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/12:20CAI - CPT
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R12 251

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Egypt that are best for you.

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Egypt

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Sun 7/12

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R6 203

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Sat 25/4

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R9 416

JohannesburgSharm el-Sheikh

JNB - SSH

JNBSSH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/1

8:20-7:20

2 stops23h 00m

Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira

Sun 11/1

16:30-13:05

3 stops20h 35m

R9 760

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Wed 7/1

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R9 794

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Wed 8/4

6:20-3:55

2 stops21h 35m

R9 914

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Fri 13/2

17:05-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R10 585

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Fri 6/3

17:05-3:55

2 stops34h 50m

R10 585

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Sun 7/12

6:40-13:05

2 stops30h 25m

R10 636

JohannesburgSharm el-Sheikh

JNB - SSH

JNBSSH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

17:55-9:20

1 stop15h 25m

Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira

Fri 1/5

5:45-10:35

1 stop29h 50m

R10 688

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Fri 26/12

2:20-3:55

1 stop25h 35m

R10 705

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Egypt (average of R6 100). Flying from South Africa to Egypt in August is currently the most expensive (average of R6 787). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Egypt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Egypt in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

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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 Egypt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Egypt. 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 Egypt. Reviews last updated 20 November 2025.
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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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

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

    Departing from South Africa to Egypt will take you 15h 25m. The distance between South Africa and Egypt is about 6048 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 378. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, 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.

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    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Egypt (average of R6 100). Flying from South Africa to Egypt in August is currently the most expensive (average of R6 787). 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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Egypt. 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 20 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 203AverageR11 127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 369AverageR7 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
EgyptairCheapestR7 583AverageR10 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Egyptair flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 363AverageR10 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
South AfricanCheapestR9 522AverageR12 493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search South African flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 004AverageR12 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
EmiratesCheapestR11 652AverageR14 031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 588AverageR27 718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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