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R4 805+ Cheap flights to Cairo

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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CAI
Mar 29 — Apr 51
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Flights to Cairo in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cairo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 24 March 2025.

Return from

R6 698

One-way from

R4 805

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R8 281
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R9 097 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 426 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 March 2025.

Sun 11/59:50JNB - CAI
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 25/58:20CAI - JNB
1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R6 698
Sun 11/58:20JNB - CAI
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/53:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R7 098
Sun 11/521:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Sat 24/523:45CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 23/3R8 590
Sun 11/520:40JNB - CAI
1 stop14h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 23/52:05CAI - JNB
1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/3R8 772
Sun 11/520:40JNB - CAI
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/523:45CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R11 266
Sun 16/1121:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mSouth African
Tue 25/1122:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Deal found 23/3R11 794
Thu 5/69:00HLA - CAI
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/63:20CAI - HLA
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R13 650

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Cairo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 24 March 2025.
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

9:50-13:15

1 stop26h 25m

Cairo

Sun 25/5

8:20-8:20

1 stop25h 00m

R6 698

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

8:20-2:05

1 stop16h 45m

Cairo

Sat 17/5

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R7 098

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Cairo

Sat 24/5

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R8 590

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

20:40-12:10

1 stop14h 30m

Cairo

Fri 23/5

2:05-16:10

1 stop15h 05m

R8 772

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

20:40-23:50

1 stop26h 10m

Cairo

Sat 24/5

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R11 266

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Cairo

Sun 18/5

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R11 903

JohannesburgCairo

HLA - CAI

HLACAI

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 5/6

9:00-2:05

2 stops16h 05m

Cairo

Wed 11/6

3:20-22:05

2 stops19h 45m

R13 650

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

8:10-18:20

1 stop34h 10m

R4 805

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

9:50-5:35

1 stop18h 45m

R5 442

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

8:20-1:05

1 stop16h 45m

R6 152

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Best time to book a flight to Cairo

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cairo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 41 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 30 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Ethiopian Air

From R358

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R487

Egyptair

Egyptair

From R410

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From R364

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairo?

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

Rainfall in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairo. 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 Cairo. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and South African 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 538 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 538 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 538 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 176 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 538 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.
South African
7,3
Good
30 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 538 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
766 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 538 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

FAQs about flying to Cairo

  • 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. 9 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, Ethiopian Air 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 R728, while return flights cost around R5 599.

  • How much is a return flight to Cairo?

    A return flight to Cairo will typically cost around R308, however they can be found for as little as R308.

  • 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 20 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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