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Cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg from R4 879

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — JNB
May 3 — May 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Johannesburg are usually found in February or November, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Cairo to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairo to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2026.

Thu 21/523:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Wed 3/621:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 30/3R6 658
Sun 14/623:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Sun 21/621:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 30/3R7 099
Tue 12/523:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Wed 27/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 31/3R7 387
Sun 14/623:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Mon 22/621:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 30/3R7 421
Thu 28/523:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Sun 31/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 2/4R7 522
Tue 19/523:59
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 11m
Egyptair
Sun 31/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 2/4R7 573
Sun 17/523:59
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 11m
Egyptair
Sun 24/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 2/4R7 658
Tue 12/523:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Fri 29/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 31/3R7 692
Sun 17/523:59
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 11m
Egyptair
Sun 31/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 3/4R7 726
Thu 18/623:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Mon 22/621:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 30/3R7 742

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairo (CAI) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 658

One-way from

R4 879

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 556
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 21/5-3/6
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 50m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 19/5

23:59-7:10

Nonstop8h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

21:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R7 573
Fastest return journey

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 14/5

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

21:45-6:50

Nonstop8h 05m

R8 352

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 14/5

15:00-8:15

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

9:45-5:25

1 stop18h 40m

R9 013

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 19/6

15:00-8:20

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

9:50-5:25

1 stop18h 35m

R9 454

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 18/5

15:15-9:15

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

20:40-2:15

1 stop28h 35m

R9 877

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 20/6

19:45-8:20

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

9:50-5:25

1 stop18h 35m

R10 724

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 28/4

20:20-10:30

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-17:20

1 stop20h 30m

R10 741

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 15/6

12:50-4:00

1 stop16h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

20:55-12:10

1 stop14h 15m

R11 673

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 9/5

14:40-14:20

2 stops24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

3:10-10:15

2 stops30h 05m

R14 384

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 28/5

20:20-10:30

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

9:25-12:00

3 stops25h 35m

R15 129

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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairo to Johannesburg

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairo to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 2 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 45 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg (average of R4 981). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in October is currently the most expensive (average of R7 437). 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 CAI to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairo to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 April 2026.

When flying from Cairo to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?

How often are flights from Cairo to Johannesburg delayed?

About 42% of weekly flights between Cairo and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 201 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairo to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairo to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, Egyptair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 42% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 3 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air and Egyptair from Cairo to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
995 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,2

Crew

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

JRO - SGN

For a business class flight, you’d expect the boarding process to be far better than it was. Besides that, it’s was a good experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
995 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
995 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,2

Crew

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

JRO - SGN

For a business class flight, you’d expect the boarding process to be far better than it was. Besides that, it’s was a good experience.
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
414 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
995 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,2

Crew

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

JRO - SGN

For a business class flight, you’d expect the boarding process to be far better than it was. Besides that, it’s was a good experience.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg from Cairo, you will be flying from Cairo, which is the city’s only airport. Cairo (CAI) is located 18,6 km from the centre of Cairo. There is 1 flight from Cairo to Johannesburg per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Egyptair, Etihad Airways, and Air Algerie can get you from Cairo to Johannesburg in just under 8h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 49m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6260 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairo to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairo to Johannesburg is Egyptair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R6 741 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Ethiopian Air, starting at R6 788. You may be able to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 640. However, be on the lookout for offers from Egyptair and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Cairo to Johannesburg for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Consider Egyptair (47%), Aegean Airlines (46%) or South African (46%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R5 261. While the most popular route (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R8 759 on average, our data indicates R8 876 when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairo to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to Johannesburg 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 Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg (average of R4 981). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in October is currently the most expensive (average of R7 437). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapestR6 741AverageR8 555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 788AverageR9 091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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