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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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 28 September 2026.
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July
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February
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R9 329
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R21 342 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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 457). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 950). 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 28 September 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 often are flights from Cairo to Johannesburg delayed?
About 47% of weekly flights between Cairo and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 195 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 47% 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 28 September 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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 419 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Egyptair and Qatar Airways, starting at R6 478 and R9 309 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 545. 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 (17%), Egyptair (17%) or Etihad Airways (14%) 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 533. While the most popular route (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R8 548 on average, our data indicates R8 959 when flying 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 457). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 950). 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.
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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 28 September 2026.
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