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R4 656+ Cheap flights to Cairo

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Dec 24 — Dec 311
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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 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Return from

R8 679

One-way from

R4 656

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 650
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/1-23/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m 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 19 December 2024.

Fri 27/123:10JNB - CAI
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/122:00CAI - JNB
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R13 734
Tue 24/1214:35JNB - CAI
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 31/126:10CAI - JNB
2 stops31h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R13 969
Wed 18/1221:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mSouth African
Tue 24/1222:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Deal found 17/12R15 944
Fri 27/129:55JNB - CAI
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 8/11:30CAI - JNB
1 stop31h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/12R16 959
Fri 27/1219:45JNB - CAI
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 9/11:20CAI - JNB
1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12R20 347
Wed 18/1222:20JNB - CAI
1 stop15h 55mEmirates
Tue 24/1216:30CAI - JNB
1 stop17h 55mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R20 546
Wed 25/1212:05HLA - CAI
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/123:25CAI - HLA
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R39 662

Find flights to Cairo within your budget

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 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/1

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Thu 23/1

2:20-13:10

1 stop10h 50m

R8 679

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/1

8:50-23:05

1 stop14h 15m

Cairo

Sat 25/1

1:20-15:20

1 stop14h 00m

R8 914

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/1

12:10-5:05

2 stops16h 55m

Cairo

Sun 26/1

17:30-8:35

1 stop15h 05m

R9 585

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

17:55-23:40

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Wed 25/6

6:10-10:35

1 stop29h 25m

R11 415

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/1

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Cairo

Sun 26/1

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R12 737

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/2

13:25-22:55

1 stop33h 30m

Cairo

Sat 8/2

19:30-10:25

1 stop14h 55m

R13 951

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

23:55-0:05

2 stops24h 10m

Cairo

Thu 6/3

2:05-22:00

2 stops19h 55m

R17 865

JohannesburgCairo

HLA - CAI

HLACAI

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 19/1

14:05-19:15

2 stops29h 10m

Cairo

Sat 25/1

1:45-17:15

2 stops39h 30m

R59 610

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

20:00-10:55

1 stop14h 55m

R4 656

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/1

14:35-1:20

1 stop10h 45m

R5 925

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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 13 December 2024.

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 16 hours 7 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 8 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 R373

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R489

Egyptair

Egyptair

From R411

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From R363

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairo?

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

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 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, South African and Ethiopian Air 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

South African
7,8
Good
66 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air France
7,4
Good
1 505 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

  • 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 R845, while return flights cost around R1 661.

  • 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 25 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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