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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairo from R4 639

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CAI
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Cairo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Cairo flight deals. Data was last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 894

One-way from

R4 639

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R8 277

Good round-trip deal

R11 645 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 855 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 15m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R9 087 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 410 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 25 March 2025.

Mon 5/59:50JNB - CAI
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 13/514:40CAI - JNB
1 stop18h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R6 894
Sat 29/314:35JNB - CAI
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 30/53:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R7 185
Fri 9/513:55JNB - CAI
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 15/52:05CAI - JNB
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R8 477
Mon 1/1221:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Sun 7/1222:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 24/3R8 695
Tue 6/513:50CPT - CAI
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/53:20CAI - CPT
1 stop12h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R9 386
Tue 6/513:00CPT - CAI
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 13/514:10CAI - CPT
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/3R10 678
Tue 1/48:10JNB - CAI
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/422:45CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R10 933
Sun 11/55:45CPT - CAI
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/58:20CAI - CPT
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R11 569
Sun 16/1121:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mSouth African
Tue 25/1122:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Deal found 23/3R11 788
Tue 1/420:20CPT - CAI
1 stop33h 45mSouth African
Sat 31/523:45CAI - CPT
1 stop16h 30mSouth African
Deal found 24/3R12 279
Thu 5/69:00HLA - CAI
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/63:20CAI - HLA
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R13 643
Wed 16/713:05CPT - CAI
1 stop21h 00mEmirates
Tue 12/820:05CAI - CPT
1 stop16h 30mEmirates
Deal found 24/3R16 117

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Cairo that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Cairo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

9:50-13:15

1 stop26h 25m

Cairo

Tue 13/5

14:40-8:20

1 stop18h 40m

R6 894

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

14:35-1:20

1 stop10h 45m

Cairo

Fri 30/5

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R7 185

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

13:55-12:10

1 stop21h 15m

Cairo

Thu 15/5

2:05-10:00

1 stop32h 55m

R8 477

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

21:45-6:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Cairo

Tue 27/5

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R8 786

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Mon 12/5

3:20-14:35

1 stop12h 15m

R9 386

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

13:00-23:50

1 stop33h 50m

Cairo

Tue 13/5

14:10-10:50

1 stop21h 40m

R10 678

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

8:10-16:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cairo

Tue 8/4

22:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R10 933

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

5:45-5:35

2 stops22h 50m

Cairo

Sun 18/5

8:20-18:40

2 stops35h 20m

R11 569

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/7

6:00-7:05

1 stop24h 05m

Cairo

Sun 10/8

23:45-16:45

1 stop18h 00m

R12 752

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Cairo

Sun 11/5

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R13 170

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Cairo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Cairo

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 December is currently the most expensive (average of R628). 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 25 March 2025.

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 25 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways and SAUDIA 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.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
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Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
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Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SAUDIA
7,4
Good
605 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 176 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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 R4 639. Etihad Airways flights start at R5 421 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R6 094 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Cairo are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo, Cape Town Intl - Cairo and Johannesburg Lanseria - 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 South African (72%), Aegean Airlines (70%) and Etihad Airways (70%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay R20 677 for a flight from South Africa to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is R6 181 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo) is currently priced at R6 694.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of R628). 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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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 519AverageR11 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 621AverageR8 312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SAUDIACheapestR7 207AverageR7 921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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EgyptairCheapestR7 455AverageR11 681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 861AverageR10 310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 081AverageR13 222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 609AverageR12 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 548AverageR15 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 266AverageR26 988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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