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Cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

CAI — JNB
Nov 7 — Nov 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Johannesburg are usually found in February or March, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 588
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R22 252 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 853 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from Cairo with our price prediction graph.
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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 46 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 R7 611). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 197). 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with South African,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air 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.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
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Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
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Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 726 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
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Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
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Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
440 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 are 0 flights from Cairo to Johannesburg per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairo to Johannesburg is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R6 552 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Egyptair and Qatar Airways, starting at R6 612 and R9 501 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg for 32% 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 639. 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 Aegean Airlines (28%), Egyptair (28%) or South African (26%) 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 R3 307. While the most popular route (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R9 422 on average, our data indicates R7 801 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 R7 611). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 197). 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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Alternative routes for Cairo to Johannesburg

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cairo to Johannesburg

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 552AverageR10 235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR6 612AverageR9 057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 501AverageR10 809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 653AverageR13 042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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