Cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg from R5 114

CAI — JNB
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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 Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Wed 2/122:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Tue 8/1214:30 -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 6/11R5 936
Sat 28/112:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Sun 6/1214:30 -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 9/11R6 101
Wed 23/122:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Thu 31/1214:30 -
1 stop10h 45m
Deal found 9/11R6 117
Mon 23/112:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Tue 1/1214:30 -
1 stop10h 45m
Deal found 9/11R6 183
Tue 8/122:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Fri 18/1214:30 -
1 stop10h 45m
Deal found 9/11R6 232
Sun 6/122:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Mon 14/128:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 9/11R6 364
Mon 7/122:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Thu 17/128:20 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 9/11R6 627
Tue 1/122:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Wed 9/1223:00 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 7/11R7 564
Sun 20/122:30 -
1 stop25h 25m
Mon 28/1214:30 -
1 stop10h 45m
Deal found 9/11R7 581
Wed 11/112:30 -
1 stop11h 00m
Wed 25/1114:30 -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 9/11R7 992
Thu 12/1122:40 -
Nonstop8h 30m
Wed 25/1121:45 -
Nonstop8h 20m
Deal found 9/11R8 140

Find flight deals from Cairo to Johannesburg

Round-trip from

R5 936

One-way from

R5 114

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 781
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/12-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 2/2-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 10m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R20 894 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 690 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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CairoJohannesburg

CAI Cairo - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 16/3

23:00-7:10

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 262

CairoJohannesburg

CAI Cairo - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 13/12

23:00-7:10

Nonstop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 660

CairoJohannesburg

CAI Cairo - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 29/12

2:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 742

CairoJohannesburg

CAI Cairo - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 12/12

2:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 791

CairoJohannesburg

CAI Cairo - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CAIJNB

Cairo

Wed 23/12

19:35-8:40

1 stop13h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 038

CairoJohannesburg

CAI Cairo - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 20/12

19:35-3:55

1 stop32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 055

CairoJohannesburg

CAI Cairo - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 25/2

23:25-8:25

2 stops33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 203

CairoJohannesburg

CAI Cairo - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 19/12

2:20-13:30

1 stop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 252

CairoJohannesburg

CAI Cairo - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 29/12

19:35-13:55

2 stops18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 351

CairoJohannesburg

CAI Cairo - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 16/3

20:20-13:55

2 stops17h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 466

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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

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 531). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 070). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cairo to Johannesburg flights typically cost between R7 943 and R9 636 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R5 936 on Ethiopian Air (Dec 2–Dec 8).

How often are flights from Cairo to Johannesburg delayed?

About 48% of weekly flights between Cairo and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 193 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 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 48% of flights being delayed.

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 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.

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.

Crew

8,1

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,6

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.

Crew

8,1

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,6

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.

Crew

8,1

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,6

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.

Crew

8,1

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,6

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.

Crew

8,1

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

6,6

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 2 flights from Cairo to Johannesburg per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Ethiopian Air can get you from Cairo to Johannesburg in just under 11h. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 6260 km.

  • 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 R5 265 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Egyptair and Qatar Airways, starting at R6 543 and R9 402 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg for 45% 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 591. 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 South African (46%), Aegean Airlines (45%) or Egyptair (45%) 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 303. While the most popular route (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R9 965 on average, our data indicates R7 415 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 531). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 070). 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 4 airlines flying from Cairo to Johannesburg

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 265AverageR10 134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR6 543AverageR8 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 402AverageR10 299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 542AverageR12 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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