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Cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg from R4 872

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — JNB
Apr 25 — May 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Johannesburg are usually found in February or November, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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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 26 March 2026.

Thu 7/523:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Fri 22/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 21/3R6 581
Thu 7/523:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Wed 20/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 05m
Egyptair
Deal found 23/3R6 716
Sun 17/523:59
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 11m
Egyptair
Sun 31/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 25/3R6 767
Tue 23/623:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Wed 29/721:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 24/3R6 936
Tue 12/523:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Wed 20/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 05m
Egyptair
Deal found 25/3R7 072
Sat 31/1022:50
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 20m
Egyptair
Sun 22/1121:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 21/3R7 156
Tue 8/1222:50
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 20m
Egyptair
Wed 6/121:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 23/3R7 173
Sat 31/1022:50
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 20m
Egyptair
Fri 20/1121:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 21/3R7 207

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 26 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 581

One-way from

R4 872

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 239
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 7/5-22/5
  • Nonstop
  • 16h 50m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 436 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 116 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 7/5

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

21:45-6:50

Nonstop8h 05m

R6 716

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 7/5

15:00-8:15

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

20:40-18:10

1 stop20h 30m

R9 440

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 21/5

0:40-16:10

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

14:45-12:10

1 stop20h 25m

R10 861

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 7/5

15:00-8:15

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

21:45-6:50

Nonstop8h 05m

R11 081

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 7/5

20:10-14:20

2 stops19h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

16:50-12:40

2 stops18h 50m

R11 149

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Wed 6/5

20:10-8:50

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

16:50-12:40

2 stops18h 50m

R12 705

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 7/5

13:10-5:30

1 stop17h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:10-11:05

1 stop14h 55m

R15 091

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 22/5

7:20-3:55

2 stops21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

5:30-2:05

2 stops19h 35m

R17 273

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 8/5

20:10-11:00

2 stops15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

9:25-10:15

3 stops23h 50m

R18 491

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 5/5

20:10-15:15

3 stops20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

14:40-10:15

3 stops18h 35m

R18 745

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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 13 March 2026.

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.

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 R4 974). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in October is currently the most expensive (average of R7 427). 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 26 March 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?

How often are flights from Cairo to Johannesburg delayed?

About 41% of weekly flights between Cairo and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 201 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?

Thursday 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 41% 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 26 March 2026.
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
981 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,6

Boarding

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,1

Overall

7,2

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

JRO - SGN

For a business class flight, you’d expect the boarding process to be far better than it was. Besides that, it’s was a good experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
981 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
981 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,6

Boarding

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,1

Overall

7,2

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

JRO - SGN

For a business class flight, you’d expect the boarding process to be far better than it was. Besides that, it’s was a good experience.
Egyptair
6,6
Okay
414 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
981 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,6

Boarding

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,1

Overall

7,2

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

JRO - SGN

For a business class flight, you’d expect the boarding process to be far better than it was. Besides that, it’s was a good experience.

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 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Egyptair and Qatar Airways can get you from Cairo to Johannesburg in just under 8h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 05m. 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 Egyptair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R6 732 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Ethiopian Air, starting at R6 785. You may be able to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg for 24% 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 633. 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 (46%), Egyptair (46%) or South African (46%) 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 R4 921. While the most popular route (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R8 814 on average, our data indicates R8 864 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 R4 974). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in October is currently the most expensive (average of R7 427). 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 26 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapestR6 732AverageR8 542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 785AverageR8 993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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