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Cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg from R6 262

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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — JNB
May 5 — May 121
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Johannesburg are usually found in February or March, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 380

One-way from

R6 262

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 440
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 45m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R17 969 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 887 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 April 2025.

Tue 6/53:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/58:20JNB - CAI
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4R7 693
Thu 15/523:55CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 15mEgyptair
Mon 19/521:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 29/4R9 012
Thu 15/58:20CAI - JNB
1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 19/59:50JNB - CAI
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/4R9 198
Sun 11/58:20CAI - JNB
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/513:55JNB - CAI
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R10 406
Tue 6/518:00CAI - JNB
1 stop16h 20mSWISS
Thu 5/619:35JNB - CAI
1 stop20h 35mSWISS
Deal found 29/4R13 082
Sat 14/621:40CAI - JNB
1 stop13h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/617:50JNB - CAI
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4R13 992
Mon 5/53:30CAI - JNB
1 stop30h 20mAir France
Mon 2/623:15JNB - CAI
2 stops25h 15mAir France
Deal found 29/4R14 290

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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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairo to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Cairo

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 10/5

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

8:20-2:05

1 stop16h 45m

R8 380

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 15/5

23:55-7:10

Nonstop8h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

R9 012

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 15/5

8:20-8:20

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

9:50-13:15

1 stop26h 25m

R9 198

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 11/5

8:20-8:20

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

13:55-12:10

1 stop21h 15m

R10 406

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 29/5

18:00-9:20

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

19:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

R13 639

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 14/6

21:40-10:35

1 stop13h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

17:50-4:20

1 stop33h 30m

R13 992

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 31/7

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

R14 197

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 18/5

3:30-21:20

2 stops18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

23:15-3:15

2 stops27h 00m

R15 033

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 15/5

16:45-8:35

2 stops40h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

19:00-15:45

2 stops43h 45m

R15 404

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 29/8

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R6 262

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairo to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 43 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg (average of R89). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 30 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Austrian Airlines, SWISS and Etihad Airways from Cairo to Johannesburg. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
780 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,6

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,7

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
780 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
780 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,6

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,7

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 588 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
780 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,6

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,7

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 203 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
780 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,6

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,7

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 446 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
780 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,6

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,7

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
South African
7,4
Good
32 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
780 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,6

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,7

Entertainment

6,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

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 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 R8 380 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Egyptair and Etihad Airways, starting at R9 012 and R9 198 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg for 14% 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 Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 262. However, be on the lookout for offers from South African and Egyptair, 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 (85%), South African (78%) or Egyptair (72%) 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 R6 700. While the most popular route (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R9 198 on average our data indicates R15 897 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg (average of R89). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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Discover the top 4 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 30 April 2025.
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 089AverageR9 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 834AverageR10 889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 576AverageR9 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR10 768AverageR15 112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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