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Cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R4 228

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — JNB
Mar 15 — Mar 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or November, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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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 13 February 2026.

Sun 22/22:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/214:30
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop10h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/2R6 295
Sat 28/22:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/314:30
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop10h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2R6 327
Tue 2/623:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Wed 17/621:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 12/2R6 438
Sun 1/322:50
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 20m
Egyptair
Sun 15/321:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 30m
Egyptair
Deal found 10/2R6 470
Thu 7/523:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Wed 13/521:10
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop9h 00m
Egyptair
Deal found 10/2R6 486
Sun 28/623:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Wed 15/721:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 12/2R6 549
Tue 10/32:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/314:30
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop10h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R6 581
Sat 25/423:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Sun 10/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 10/2R6 613
Wed 11/32:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/38:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2R6 629
Wed 11/32:20
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop10h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/38:20
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2R6 708
Tue 17/222:50
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 20m
Egyptair
Mon 15/621:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 12/2R6 724

Find 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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R6 295

One-way from

R4 228

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 042

Good round-trip deal

R6 579 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 230 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 30/4
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 25m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R3 340 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 747 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 13 February 2026.
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Cairo

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OR Tambo

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Depart

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Price

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 10/3

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

R6 295

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 28/2

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

R6 327

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Wed 25/3

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

8:20-1:05

1 stop16h 45m

R7 980

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 12/3

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

21:45-6:15

Nonstop8h 30m

R8 187

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 29/3

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

8:20-1:05

1 stop16h 45m

R8 791

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 2/6

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

R8 838

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Wed 3/6

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

8:20-2:05

1 stop16h 45m

R8 838

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Wed 11/3

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

23:00-20:55

2 stops21h 55m

R8 886

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 26/3

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

14:45-16:50

1 stop26h 05m

R8 966

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 30/4

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R4 228

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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to OR Tambo

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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 6 February 2026.

Booking 78 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R5 452). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of R6 979). 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 13 February 2026.

When flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 13 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air and Egyptair from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,2

Crew

7,6

Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

NLA - ADD

My experience with Ethiopian was good and i say thank you for that.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,2

Crew

7,6

Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

NLA - ADD

My experience with Ethiopian was good and i say thank you for that.
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
408 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,2

Crew

7,6

Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Entertainment

6,7

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

NLA - ADD

My experience with Ethiopian was good and i say thank you for that.

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 2 airlines. Cairo is conveniently located just 18,6 km from Cairo’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Departing from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will take you 8h 20m. 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 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 R6 370 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Egyptair, starting at R6 902. Ethiopian Air is priced at 24% 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 354. Egyptair flights start at R4 780 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R4 994 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Consider Aegean Airlines (27%), Etihad Airways (27%) or South African (27%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • 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 R6 138, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 801. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R8 584 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R5 452). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of R6 979). 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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Fly from Cairo to OR Tambo on these airlines

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Ethiopian Air flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Top 2 airlines flying from Cairo to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 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 13 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 370AverageR7 978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR6 902AverageR8 127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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