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Cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R4 836

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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — JNB
Jun 16 — Jun 231
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or May, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Cairo to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairo (CAI) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 11 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 440

One-way from

R4 836

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 609

Good round-trip deal

R8 681 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 614 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/11-2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 20/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 55m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R16 545 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 871 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Cheapest flights from Cairo to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairo to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 June 2025.

Thu 12/63:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 21/68:20JNB - CAI
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R7 298
Tue 11/1122:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Wed 3/1221:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 9/6R8 379
Mon 20/102:25CAI - JNB
1 stop30h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 6/1110:00JNB - CAI
1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/6R8 680
Sun 5/1019:50CAI - JNB
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 12/1013:55JNB - CAI
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R10 203
Thu 13/1121:55CAI - JNB
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1121:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R10 788
Sun 16/1116:55CAI - JNB
2 stops38h 10mLufthansa
Tue 2/1210:10JNB - CAI
2 stops33h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 9/6R13 994
Sat 28/621:40CAI - JNB
1 stop13h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 13/717:55JNB - CAI
1 stop14h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/6R14 189

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairo to OR Tambo 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 11 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairo

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 10/11

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

R7 440

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 11/11

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R8 379

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 20/10

2:25-8:20

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

10:00-12:35

1 stop26h 35m

R8 680

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Wed 23/7

21:20-16:10

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

20:25-12:10

1 stop14h 45m

R9 743

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 13/11

21:55-14:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R10 788

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 16/11

16:55-7:05

2 stops38h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

10:10-19:30

2 stops33h 20m

R13 906

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 28/6

21:40-10:35

1 stop13h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

17:55-9:15

1 stop14h 20m

R14 189

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 20/10

2:25-8:20

1 stop30h 55m

R4 836

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 21/10

19:50-16:10

1 stop21h 20m

R5 810

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Wed 30/7

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R6 094

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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Cairo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairo to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 11 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air France and South African from Cairo to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 463 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
South African
7,5
Good
34 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 211 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairo to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo?

    Most people fly from Cairo (CAI) if they book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Cairo has 1 outbound flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 4 airlines. Cairo is conveniently located just 18,6 km from Cairo’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 440 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Egyptair and Etihad Airways, starting at R8 379 and R8 680 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 836. Qatar Airways flights start at R5 686 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R5 934 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    While on average a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R8 928, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 518. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R8 733 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairo to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairo to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairo to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairo to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairo to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Cairo to OR Tambo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cairo to OR Tambo. 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 11 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 758AverageR8 487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 468AverageR10 380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 175AverageR9 456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR10 265AverageR15 022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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