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R4 917+ 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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Nov 4 — Nov 111
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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 623 191 searches and data was last updated on 30 October 2024.

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JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/11

12:45-11:05

1 stop22h 20m

R4 953

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/11

14:35-1:20

1 stop10h 45m

R5 678

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/11

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R6 226

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/11

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R7 234

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/11

16:50-2:15

3 stops33h 25m

R7 942

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/12

1:15-8:30

1 stop31h 15m

R14 274

JohannesburgCairo

HLA - CAI

HLACAI

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 3/11

5:55-1:20

2 stops19h 25m

R8 897

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/11

10:00-0:05

1 stop14h 05m

Cairo

Wed 27/11

1:30-8:35

1 stop31h 05m

R6 792

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/11

14:35-1:20

1 stop10h 45m

Cairo

Mon 25/11

2:20-13:10

1 stop10h 50m

R7 004

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Cairo

Sat 15/2

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R8 313

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Flights to Cairo in 2024

Find the latest flights to Cairo in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 623 191 searches and data was last updated on 30 October 2024.

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R6 155

One-way from

R4 917

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Average price

R8 420
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/4-7/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
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Wed 20/1110:00JNB - CAI
1 stop14h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 27/111:30CAI - JNB
1 stop31h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/10R6 792
Tue 19/1114:35JNB - CAI
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 25/112:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/10R7 004
Tue 19/118:50JNB - CAI
1 stop14h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 26/1120:05CAI - JNB
1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/10R8 649
Mon 11/1121:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Thu 28/1122:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 29/10R8 879
Wed 20/118:50JNB - CAI
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/1122:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10R10 684
Tue 12/1119:10JNB - CAI
1 stop24h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 2/125:20CAI - JNB
1 stop29h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/10R13 178
Mon 18/1118:50JNB - CAI
1 stop28h 05mEmirates
Wed 25/1216:30CAI - JNB
1 stop17h 55mEmirates
Deal found 29/10R14 770
Wed 20/1112:05HLA - CAI
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/1112:30CAI - HLA
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10R19 421

Best time to book a flight to Cairo

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 25 October 2024.

Booking 57 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 14 hours 17 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 27 October 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Cairo?

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

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 30 October 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air 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.
8,1
Very Good
3 550 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
3 550 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 550 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,8
Good
95 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 550 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
3 905 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 550 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,4
Good
1 534 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 550 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,4
Good
3 869 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 550 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

  • How long is the flight to Cairo?

    Flights to Cairo, Egypt, range in time from almost 8h if you’re flying direct non-stop, to almost 24h if you’re flying via another airport. If you’re flying from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cairo (CAI), the shortest flight time is 7h 45min if you’re flying non-stop with EgyptAir, which rises to 10h if you’re flying Kenya Airways via Nairobi (NBO), 10h 15min if you’re flying Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD), 13h 45min if you’re flying Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST), 13h 45min if you’re flying Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH)or 15h 35min if you’re flying Emirates via Dubai (DXB). When looking for Cairo flight deals, keep in mind that if you fly via Dubai, Doha and Istanbul, you are flying north past Cairo to reach those cities, and then you have to fly south back to Cairo, which is why the flight times are much longer. Also, remember that your flight time from Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg is 2h and your flight time from Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg is 1h, so add at least 3h to your trip if you’re flying from Durban and 5h if you’re flying from Cape Town for connecting flights.

  • Are there non-stop flights to Cairo?

    The only South African airport that offers non-stop flights to Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt, is OR Tambo International in Johannesburg, with EgyptAir. There are no non-stop flights from Johannesburg’s other airport, Lanseria (HLA), or from Cape Town International or King Shaka International in Durban. If you opt to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways or Turkish Airlines, you can fly directly (but with stops) from Cape Town or Durban to Cairo International. For smaller South African cities, a cheap and easy option is to fly to Johannesburg and then on to Cairo.

  • How do you get from Cairo International Airport to the city centre?

    Several buses depart the airport from the bus depot outside terminal 1 at Cairo International, including lines 111 and 381, which stop at Midan Ramses in the city centre. The cost is around R10. Taxis are also available, with the cheaper ones costing about R50 and the more expensive ones around R100 (the price depends on the type of car). Some taxis are metered, but that doesn’t mean they will turn the meter on. Be sure to use your best negotiating skills to get the price down, and be sure that the taxi driver understands how much you’ll be paying, so that there are no surprises when you alight.

  • What are some things to do in Cairo?

    Egypt’s capital and largest city is a hodgepodge of sights, sounds and smells, and Cairo is filled with wonderful things to see and do. Start with the Giza Plateau, where you will find the pyramids of Khufu (also known as Cheops or The Great Pyramid), Khafre and Menkaure (these three pyramids together constitute one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one of the seven wonders that is still standing). Other incredible sights to see on the Giza Plateau include the Sphinx and several ancient tombs. This historical area remains a hotbed for Egyptology enthusiasts and tourists alike. The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (known simply as the Egyptian Museum) contains artefacts and collections on display, which document the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt. The new Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum, is set to eclipse the Egyptian Museum.

  • Do I need a passport or a visa to fly to Cairo?

    South Africans travelling to Cairo, Egypt, will need both a passport and a visa to enter the country.

  • 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 R885, while return flights cost around R1 622.

  • 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 R92.

  • 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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