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Cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg from R5 017

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — JNB
Mar 13 — Mar 201
1 adult

The best prices from Cairo to Johannesburg are usually found in February or March, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Cairo to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairo (CAI) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 8 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 053

One-way from

R5 017

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 398
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 31/3-15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R18 768 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 716 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairo to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairo to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 March 2025.

Mon 31/32:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 15/48:20JNB - CAI
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R7 053
Sun 27/423:45CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Sun 11/521:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 7/3R8 470
Sun 27/48:20CAI - JNB
1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/59:50JNB - CAI
1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/3R9 106
Fri 28/320:05CAI - JNB
1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 30/38:10JNB - CAI
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/3R10 179
Sat 29/321:55CAI - JNB
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/421:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R11 142
Sun 1/623:45CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mSouth African
Wed 10/1221:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mSouth African
Deal found 7/3R12 942
Fri 7/32:05CAI - JNB
1 stop31h 25mAir France
Mon 17/323:55JNB - CAI
2 stops24h 10mAir France
Deal found 7/3R14 378
Sun 1/621:40CAI - JNB
1 stop13h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/1219:05JNB - CAI
1 stop14h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3R14 414
Tue 1/419:05CAI - JNB
1 stop15h 10mEmirates
Tue 15/413:25JNB - CAI
1 stop20h 40mEmirates
Deal found 7/3R15 359
Fri 28/318:05CAI - JNB
2 stops21h 30mOman Air
Fri 4/48:50JNB - CAI
2 stops32h 10mOman Air
Deal found 7/3R16 432

Find flights from Cairo to Johannesburg within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairo to Johannesburg 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

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Cairo

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Return

Price

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 31/3

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

8:20-1:05

1 stop16h 45m

R7 053

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 27/4

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

R8 470

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 27/4

8:20-8:20

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

9:50-5:35

1 stop18h 45m

R9 106

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 28/3

20:05-15:35

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

8:10-22:50

1 stop14h 40m

R10 179

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 29/3

21:55-14:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

21:45-6:05

Nonstop8h 20m

R11 142

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 1/6

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R12 942

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 1/6

21:40-10:35

1 stop13h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

19:05-9:20

1 stop14h 15m

R14 414

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 1/4

19:05-10:15

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

13:25-10:05

1 stop20h 40m

R15 359

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 28/3

18:05-15:35

2 stops21h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

8:50-17:00

2 stops32h 10m

R16 432

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 15/4

13:40-8:20

1 stop18h 40m

R5 017

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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg

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Travel insights for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairo to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 43 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg (average of R89). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 CAI to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairo to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 8 March 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

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
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

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
3 555 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

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.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 431 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

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
1 173 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 227 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

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 Cairo to Johannesburg. 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 from for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg from Cairo, you will be flying from Cairo, which is the city’s only airport. Cairo (CAI) is located 18,6 km from the centre of Cairo. There is 1 flight from Cairo to Johannesburg per day from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairo to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairo to Johannesburg is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 053 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Egyptair and Etihad Airways, starting at R8 470 and R9 106 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 017. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Cairo to Johannesburg for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Consider Egyptair (57%), Aegean Airlines (52%) or Etihad Airways (50%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R5 970. While the most popular route (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R9 106 on average our data indicates R14 379 when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to Johannesburg 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 Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg (average of R89). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 550AverageR8 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 663AverageR10 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 351AverageR9 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR9 389AverageR14 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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