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Cheap flights from South Africa to Egypt from R5 029

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

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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 21 December 2025.

Wed 24/1221:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 30mEgyptair
Tue 30/1222:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 19/12R9 974
Mon 22/129:50JNB - CAI
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 26/127:25CAI - JNB
1 stop24h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12R10 678
Mon 22/1221:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 30mEgyptair
Sat 27/1222:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 19/12R10 729
Fri 26/1221:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 30mEgyptair
Sat 27/1222:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 19/12R10 779
Mon 22/129:50JNB - CAI
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/1213:55CAI - JNB
1 stop18h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12R10 796
Sat 20/129:50JNB - CAI
1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways
Sun 28/127:25CAI - JNB
1 stop24h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12R10 813
Sun 21/129:50JNB - CAI
1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways
Sun 28/127:25CAI - JNB
1 stop24h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12R11 282
Fri 26/129:50JNB - CAI
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/1213:55CAI - JNB
1 stop18h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12R11 466
Tue 23/129:50JNB - CAI
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/127:25CAI - JNB
1 stop24h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12R12 204
Tue 23/129:50JNB - CAI
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 28/127:25CAI - JNB
1 stop24h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12R12 304
Fri 26/1221:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/120:20CAI - JNB
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12R12 606
Thu 25/1217:15CPT - CAI
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/11:20CAI - CPT
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12R18 004

Find 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 21 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 940

One-way from

R5 029

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 388

Good round-trip deal

R8 450 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 585 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 31/3-5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • South Africa to Egypt
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • South Africa to Egypt
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R9 936 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 715 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Egypt 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 21 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Egypt that are best for you.

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JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Tue 10/2

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R7 192

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Sat 24/1

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R7 946

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Mon 27/4

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R8 097

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Mon 27/4

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R8 164

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Sun 5/4

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R8 801

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

20:30-17:35

1 stop21h 05m

Cairo

Tue 10/2

13:05-3:55

1 stop14h 50m

R8 969

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Tue 20/1

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R9 052

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Wed 21/1

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R9 220

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Thu 22/1

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R9 220

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

14:30-2:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Wed 13/5

7:20-3:55

2 stops21h 35m

R9 404

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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 R5 934). Flying from South Africa to Egypt in August is currently the most expensive (average of R6 672). 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 21 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Egypt in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 26% 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.

How often are flights from South Africa to Egypt delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between South Africa and Egypt have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 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 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 Egypt flights?

Over the past year, Egyptair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% 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 21 December 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 685 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 337 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
914 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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.
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
388 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Egypt. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 803. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Egyptair, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Egypt (average of R5 934). Flying from South Africa to Egypt in August is currently the most expensive (average of R6 672). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Egypt

Discover the top 9 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 21 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 035AverageR10 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 304AverageR7 085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR7 138AverageR9 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 158AverageR10 115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 290AverageR11 659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 760AverageR12 556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 362AverageR13 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR11 751AverageR14 193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR14 990AverageR27 112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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