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Cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg from R5 219

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — JNB
Jan 5 — Jan 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Johannesburg are usually found in November or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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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 6 December 2025.

Thu 4/1222:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Wed 10/1221:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 30mEgyptair
Deal found 4/12R10 184
Mon 29/126:40CAI - JNB
2 stops21h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/114:30JNB - CAI
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12R11 692
Thu 4/1220:20CAI - JNB
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 10/129:25JNB - CAI
1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/12R12 150
Thu 4/1219:35CAI - JNB
2 stops18h 45mRwandAir
Wed 10/1216:50JNB - CAI
2 stops18h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 4/12R12 421
Mon 29/1213:05CAI - JNB
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 28/120:30JNB - CAI
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12R12 861
Thu 4/1220:20CAI - JNB
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1221:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12R12 963
Thu 25/122:20CAI - JNB
1 stop25h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 8/114:30JNB - CAI
2 stops30h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R13 116
Fri 26/1213:55CAI - JNB
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/18:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R14 708

Find flight deals from Cairo to Johannesburg

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 6 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 575

One-way from

R5 219

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 540
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 28/5-1/6
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 45m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R12 021 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 585 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairo to Johannesburg 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 6 December 2025.
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CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 24/1

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

21:45-6:15

Nonstop8h 30m

R8 185

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Wed 21/1

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

R8 795

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 18/1

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

R8 795

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 6/2

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

14:30-20:55

2 stops30h 25m

R9 710

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 23/1

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

R9 760

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 16/2

13:05-3:55

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

13:45-11:05

1 stop21h 20m

R10 049

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 28/5

19:50-17:15

1 stop22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:40-10:15

1 stop12h 35m

R10 065

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 18/1

6:40-13:05

2 stops30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

R10 235

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 27/2

14:15-8:30

1 stop18h 15m

R5 219

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 26/1

13:05-8:40

1 stop19h 35m

R5 456

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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 28 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 78 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg (average of R6 558). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in January is currently the most expensive (average of R8 151). 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 6 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

How often are flights from Cairo to Johannesburg delayed?

About 40% of weekly flights between Cairo and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 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?

Wednesday 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 Cairo to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, Egyptair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 40% 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 6 December 2025.
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
903 reviews
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Boarding

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,1

Food

6,9

Overall

7,2

Crew

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

puguh,Nov 2025

JUB - ADD

Very bad service and cleaness. By the end of flight i missed my baggage
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
903 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
903 reviews
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Boarding

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,1

Food

6,9

Overall

7,2

Crew

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

puguh,Nov 2025

JUB - ADD

Very bad service and cleaness. By the end of flight i missed my baggage
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
388 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
903 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,1

Food

6,9

Overall

7,2

Crew

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

puguh,Nov 2025

JUB - ADD

Very bad service and cleaness. By the end of flight i missed my baggage

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 are 2 flights from Cairo to Johannesburg per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Egyptair and Ethiopian Air can get you from Cairo to Johannesburg in just under 8h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 25m. 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 Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R6 790 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Egyptair, starting at R7 357. You may be able to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg for 26% 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 601. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and South African, 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 Etihad Airways (36%), South African (36%) or Aegean Airlines (34%) 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 374. While the most popular route (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R9 489 on average, our data indicates R8 983 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg (average of R6 558). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in January is currently the most expensive (average of R8 151). 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 2 airlines flying from Cairo to Johannesburg

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cairo to Johannesburg. 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 6 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 790AverageR8 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR7 357AverageR8 530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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