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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairo from R5 717

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CAI
Nov 26 — Dec 31
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Cairo (CAI). 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 21 November 2024.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 November 2024.

Wed 27/118:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/122:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R7 943
Thu 21/1119:50JNB - CAI
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 25/1120:05CAI - JNB
1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11R10 168
Mon 25/1121:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Thu 28/1123:59CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 21mEgyptair
Deal found 20/11R11 181
Wed 27/1121:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1220:05CAI - JNB
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R12 882
Mon 25/1119:50HLA - CAI
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/1113:05CAI - HLA
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R19 776
Thu 19/1213:25JNB - CAI
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Sat 28/1216:30CAI - JNB
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Deal found 20/11R19 993
Fri 13/1221:40JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mSouth African
Thu 30/122:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Deal found 20/11R20 354
Mon 30/1219:05JNB - CAI
1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/120:50CAI - JNB
1 stop14h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11R24 407

Find flights from South Africa to Cairo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Cairo 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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

9:55-11:40

1 stop25h 45m

Cairo

Thu 6/3

17:30-8:35

1 stop15h 05m

R7 382

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/3

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Thu 20/3

2:20-13:10

1 stop10h 50m

R8 124

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Cairo

Sun 23/3

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R8 214

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/1

8:50-23:05

1 stop14h 15m

Cairo

Sun 26/1

20:05-3:55

1 stop31h 50m

R8 757

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/2

13:50-1:20

1 stop11h 30m

Cairo

Sat 23/8

3:20-14:30

1 stop12h 10m

R10 005

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/1

8:50-23:05

1 stop14h 15m

Cairo

Sun 26/1

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R10 204

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/1

13:50-1:20

1 stop11h 30m

Cairo

Thu 30/1

22:50-11:35

1 stop12h 45m

R11 652

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/1

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Cairo

Sun 26/1

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R12 213

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

19:10-10:55

1 stop15h 45m

Cairo

Tue 25/3

1:20-17:25

1 stop16h 05m

R14 131

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

13:40-17:15

1 stop27h 35m

Cairo

Wed 26/3

19:30-16:45

1 stop21h 15m

R14 438

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Cairo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairo from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Cairo

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Cairo?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairo (average of R447). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of R563). 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 ZA to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Cairo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Cairo as you normally would.

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 inches 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 21 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways from South Africa to Cairo. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,7
Good
87 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
3 831 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,4
Good
1 523 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,4
Good
3 915 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Cairo. 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 into for flights to Cairo from South Africa?

    Cairo (CAI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Cairo. It is only a 18,6 km journey from Cairo (CAI) to Cairo’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Cairo one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 717. Ethiopian Air flights start at R6 007 while deals on South African start at R6 043 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Cairo?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Cairo?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Africa to Cairo are Aegean Airlines (88%), Etihad Airways (88%) and Egyptair (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Cairo?

    On average you can expect to pay R24 273 for a flight from South Africa to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is R6 310 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo) is currently priced at R6 278.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Cairo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Cairo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Cairo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Cairo 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 South Africa to Cairo?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairo (average of R447). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of R563). 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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Alternative routes for South Africa to Cairo

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Top 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Cairo

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Cairo. 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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapestR6 227AverageR7 766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Search SAUDIA flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 735AverageR8 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 737AverageR10 705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
EgyptairCheapestR7 450AverageR9 343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Egyptair flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 811AverageR9 959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 270AverageR11 792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 889AverageR12 720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
South AfricanCheapestR11 355AverageR13 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search South African flights
EmiratesCheapestR13 306AverageR14 881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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