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Cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg from R5 296

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — JNB
Apr 10 — Apr 171
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: 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 5 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 878

One-way from

R5 296

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 586
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/6-24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 20m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R19 031 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 266 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 5 April 2025.

Fri 13/63:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 24/614:30JNB - CAI
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/4R7 878
Thu 20/1122:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Sun 30/1121:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 5/4R8 713
Sun 11/514:40CAI - JNB
1 stop18h 40mEtihad Airways
Sun 25/59:50JNB - CAI
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R9 055
Thu 20/1121:55CAI - JNB
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1121:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4R11 408
Thu 24/723:45CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mSouth African
Wed 13/821:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 20mSouth African
Deal found 4/4R12 471
Mon 19/518:00CAI - JNB
1 stop16h 20mSWISS
Mon 26/519:35JNB - CAI
1 stop20h 35mSWISS
Deal found 4/4R13 667
Thu 19/66:10CAI - JNB
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/617:55JNB - CAI
1 stop33h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4R15 053

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

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Cairo

Fly to

Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 13/6

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

R7 878

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 11/5

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

R8 751

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 11/5

14:40-8:20

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

9:50-13:15

1 stop26h 25m

R9 055

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 19/5

22:20-14:20

1 stop17h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

R11 655

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 24/7

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

R12 471

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 19/5

18:00-9:20

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

19:35-17:10

1 stop20h 35m

R13 667

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 19/6

6:10-10:35

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

17:55-4:20

1 stop33h 25m

R15 053

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 29/4

21:20-16:10

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

13:55-12:10

1 stop21h 15m

R15 547

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 15/6

17:35-16:15

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/6

22:20-14:50

1 stop15h 30m

R16 059

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 22/4

7:20-8:20

1 stop25h 00m

R5 296

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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairo to Johannesburg

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 4 April 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 5 April 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 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 5 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Austrian Airlines and SWISS from Cairo to Johannesburg. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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 878 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Egyptair and Etihad Airways, starting at R8 751 and R9 055 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg for 21% 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 296. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and South African, 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 Etihad Airways (79%), Egyptair (73%) or South African (71%) 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 R7 236. While the most popular route (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R9 358 on average our data indicates R17 864 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Cairo to Johannesburg

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 883AverageR9 316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 003AverageR11 124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 760AverageR9 809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR11 000AverageR15 437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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