What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo?

Cairo (CAI), located 18,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Cairo. CAI handles an average of 1 flight per day from Johannesburg. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 8 airlines have flights to Cairo from Johannesburg.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairo?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Cairo is currently November ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Cairo if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Cairo?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairo.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo?

Cairo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo. One-way flights to Cairo typically cost R722, while return flights cost around R1 692.

How much is a return flight to Cairo?

A return flight to Cairo will typically cost around R92, however they can be found for as little as R91.

Where does the fastest flight to Cairo depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Cairo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 15 minutes).

Does Cairo have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Cairo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cairo?

Yes. Cairo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Cairo Airport is the closest property to Cairo (0,0 km away from Cairo).

R4 975+ Flights to Cairo, Egypt

Flights to Cairo in 2025

Return from	R7 723
One-way from	R4 975
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R9 338

Ethiopian Air
16/2-22/2
2 total stops
27h 50m total
Johannesburg to Cairo

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Qatar Airways
30/1
1 total stop
28h 45m total
Johannesburg to Cairo

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Cheapest flights to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Sun 16/28:20JNB - CAI

1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air

Sat 22/22:20CAI - JNB

1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 19/1R7 723

Mon 3/221:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair

Tue 18/222:50CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 21/1R7 816

Fri 11/49:55JNB - CAI

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 17/413:45CAI - JNB

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/1R7 834

Mon 3/220:00JNB - CAI

1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 18/212:55CAI - JNB

1 stop15h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/1R8 930

Sun 26/113:20JNB - CAI

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/213:50CAI - JNB

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1R10 155

Mon 16/617:55JNB - CAI

1 stop14h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 25/610:10CAI - JNB

1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/1R11 621

Thu 3/49:00HLA - CAI

2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/42:20CAI - HLA

2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1R15 223

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Sun 16/28:20JNB - CAI

1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air

Sat 22/22:20CAI - JNB

1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 19/1R7 723

Mon 3/221:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair

Tue 18/222:50CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 21/1R7 816

Fri 11/49:55JNB - CAI

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 17/413:45CAI - JNB

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/1R7 834

Mon 3/220:00JNB - CAI

1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 18/212:55CAI - JNB

1 stop15h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/1R8 930

Wed 5/321:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/321:55CAI - JNB

1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1R10 545

Mon 16/617:55JNB - CAI

1 stop14h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 25/610:10CAI - JNB

1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/1R11 621

Thu 3/49:00HLA - CAI

2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/42:20CAI - HLA

2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1R15 223

Direct flights to Cairo
Explore direct flight options to Cairo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Mon 3/221:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair

Tue 18/222:50CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 21/1R7 816

Wed 5/221:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/211:25CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1R11 770

Sun 1/621:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 15mSouth African

Sat 14/623:45CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mSouth African

Deal found 20/1R12 958

Last-minute flights to Cairo
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Sun 26/123:00JNB - CAI

1 stop26h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 1/22:20CAI - JNB

1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/1R9 876

Sun 26/113:20JNB - CAI

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/213:50CAI - JNB

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1R10 155

Tue 28/18:50JNB - CAI

1 stop14h 15mQatar Airways

Tue 4/212:55CAI - JNB

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/1R9 152

Fri 31/121:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair

Mon 10/211:25CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 21/1R8 484

Fri 31/123:55JNB - CAI

2 stops48h 10mAir France

Sun 9/22:05CAI - JNB

2 stops43h 55mAir France

Deal found 21/1R17 191

Mon 3/221:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair

Tue 18/222:50CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 21/1R7 816

Mon 3/220:00JNB - CAI

1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 18/212:55CAI - JNB

1 stop15h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/1R8 930

Mon 3/218:50JNB - CAI

1 stop15h 35mEmirates

Mon 17/20:50CAI - JNB

1 stop20h 00mEmirates

Deal found 20/1R14 350

Sun 16/28:20JNB - CAI

1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air

Sat 22/22:20CAI - JNB

1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 19/1R7 723

Wed 19/27:00HLA - CAI

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/220:05CAI - HLA

2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1R15 446

One-way flights to Cairo
Search for one-way flight options to Cairo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Thu 30/113:20JNB - CAI

1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/1R4 975

Fri 7/221:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair

Deal found 20/1R5 736

Wed 19/210:00JNB - CAI

1 stop25h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/1R5 848

Tue 24/68:20JNB - CAI

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 20/1R6 442

Thu 30/113:20JNB - CAI

2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/1R7 871

Thu 30/15:55HLA - CAI

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/1R8 503

Wed 19/216:50JNB - CAI

2 stops18h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 21/1R11 454

Wed 19/221:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 25mSouth African

Deal found 20/1R12 401

Wed 5/21:15JNB - CAI

1 stop31h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/1R12 847

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Price

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Sat 22/2

2:20-13:10

1 stop10h 50m

R7 723

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Cairo

Tue 18/2

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R7 816

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

9:55-4:45

1 stop18h 50m

Cairo

Thu 17/4

13:45-8:35

1 stop18h 50m

R7 834

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

20:00-18:05

1 stop22h 05m

Cairo

Tue 18/2

12:55-3:55

1 stop15h 00m

R8 930

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Cairo

Thu 13/3

21:55-2:20

1 stop28h 25m

R10 545

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

17:55-9:15

1 stop14h 20m

Cairo

Wed 25/6

10:10-10:35

1 stop25h 25m

R11 621

JohannesburgCairo

HLA - CAI

HLACAI

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 3/4

9:00-1:05

2 stops16h 05m

Cairo

Wed 9/4

2:20-19:15

2 stops16h 55m

R15 223

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

13:20-18:05

1 stop28h 45m

R4 975

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R5 736

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

10:00-11:40

1 stop25h 40m

R5 848

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Travel insights for flights to Cairo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Cairo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Cairo?

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Cairo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Cairo?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo takes 18 hours 42 minutes. Flights to Cairo from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairo?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cairo should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairo?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo are Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Egyptair.

Ethiopian Air

From R372

Qatar Airways

From R488

Egyptair

From R414

South African

From R617

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo are SAUDIA, Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairo by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air, Egyptair and Qatar Airways to Cairo by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

South African

7,7

Good

53 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

South African

7,7

Good

53 reviews

South African

7,7

Good

53 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Qatar Airways

7,5

Good

3 754 reviews

South African

7,7

Good

53 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 199 reviews

South African

7,7

Good

53 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 931 reviews

South African

7,7

Good

53 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

RwandAir

7,2

Good

28 reviews

South African

7,7

Good

53 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo?
Cairo (CAI), located 18,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Cairo. CAI handles an average of 1 flight per day from Johannesburg. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 8 airlines have flights to Cairo from Johannesburg.
Can I find cheaper flights to Cairo if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Cairo?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairo.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo?
Cairo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo. One-way flights to Cairo typically cost R722, while return flights cost around R1 692.
How much is a return flight to Cairo?
A return flight to Cairo will typically cost around R92, however they can be found for as little as R91.
Where does the fastest flight to Cairo depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Cairo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 15 minutes).
Does Cairo have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Cairo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Cairo?
Yes. Cairo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Cairo Airport is the closest property to Cairo (0,0 km away from Cairo).

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When is the best time to book a flight to Cairo?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

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What is the best airline to fly to Cairo?

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