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Cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R5 143

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairo (CAI) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 134

One-way from

R5 143

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 314

Good round-trip deal

R8 868 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 308 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 50m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 15m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R19 205 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 852 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cairo to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairo to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Fri 21/32:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 29/38:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R7 134
Tue 25/1122:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Fri 28/1121:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 20/2R8 425
Tue 15/47:20CAI - JNB
1 stop25h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 20/49:55JNB - CAI
1 stop26h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R8 996
Mon 24/212:55CAI - JNB
1 stop15h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 3/313:20JNB - CAI
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R10 305
Sun 27/48:20CAI - JNB
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/513:55JNB - CAI
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R10 803
Mon 24/310:15CAI - JNB
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 27/319:05JNB - CAI
1 stop14h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R15 080
Thu 20/32:05CAI - JNB
2 stops43h 55mAir France
Fri 28/323:55JNB - CAI
2 stops25h 10mAir France
Deal found 20/2R15 504
Thu 20/320:05CAI - JNB
2 stops18h 15mRwandAir
Mon 31/316:50JNB - CAI
2 stops18h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 20/2R16 978

Find flights from Cairo to OR Tambo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairo to OR Tambo 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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Cairo

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 21/3

2:20-13:10

1 stop10h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

R7 134

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 22/3

22:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

21:45-6:05

Nonstop8h 20m

R8 793

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 15/4

7:20-8:35

1 stop25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/4

9:55-12:15

1 stop26h 20m

R8 996

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 22/3

12:55-3:55

1 stop15h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

13:20-18:20

1 stop29h 00m

R10 342

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 27/4

8:20-8:35

1 stop25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

13:55-12:10

1 stop21h 15m

R10 803

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 24/3

10:15-10:55

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

19:05-9:20

1 stop14h 15m

R15 080

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 1/4

22:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

21:45-6:05

Nonstop8h 20m

R15 135

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 20/3

2:05-22:00

2 stops43h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/3

23:55-1:05

2 stops25h 10m

R15 504

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 20/3

20:05-14:20

2 stops18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

16:50-11:10

2 stops18h 20m

R16 978

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 7/4

17:50-9:50

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

13:35-23:45

2 stops34h 10m

R18 748

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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from Cairo to OR Tambo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairo to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Air France and Etihad Airways from Cairo to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 610 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 610 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 610 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Air France
7,4
Good
1 449 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 610 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 178 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 610 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 832 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 610 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairo to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo?

    Most people fly from Cairo (CAI) if they book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Cairo has 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 4 airlines. Cairo is conveniently located just 18,6 km from Cairo’s city centre.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 134 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Egyptair and Etihad Airways, starting at R8 793 and R8 996 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 143. Qatar Airways flights start at R5 678 while deals on South African start at R5 696 one-way.

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

    Consider Egyptair (41%), Aegean Airlines (39%) or Etihad Airways (37%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    While on average a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R14 759, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 279. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R8 996 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairo to OR Tambo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cairo to OR Tambo. 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 644AverageR8 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 772AverageR10 803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 469AverageR9 504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR9 522AverageR14 694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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