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R4 625+ Cheap flights to Egypt

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Nov 6 — Nov 131
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Flights to Egypt in 2024

Find the latest flights to Egypt in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 619 803 searches and data was last updated on 1 November 2024.

Return from

R7 078

One-way from

R4 872

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 208
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/3-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Cairo
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Egypt
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Mon 11/119:55JNB - CAI
1 stop14h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 28/116:35CAI - JNB
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/10R7 272
Tue 19/118:20JNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 25/112:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/10R7 343
Mon 11/1121:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Tue 26/1122:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 31/10R7 855
Tue 19/118:50JNB - CAI
1 stop14h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 26/1120:05CAI - JNB
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10R8 649
Mon 11/119:55JNB - CAI
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/1122:50CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10R10 644
Thu 14/1119:05JNB - CAI
1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/62:10CAI - JNB
1 stop33h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/10R11 844

Find flights to Egypt within your budget

Locate flights to Egypt that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 619 803 searches and data was last updated on 1 November 2024.

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JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

19:45-10:55

1 stop15h 10m

R4 625

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

9:55-0:05

1 stop14h 10m

R5 790

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R5 949

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R6 196

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

R6 266

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

7:40-10:55

3 stops27h 15m

R6 513

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

8:50-0:15

2 stops39h 25m

R11 827

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/11

1:15-8:30

1 stop31h 15m

R14 015

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/1

19:05-9:20

1 stop14h 15m

R25 118

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/1

20:25-17:50

1 stop21h 25m

R27 395

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Travel insights for flights to Egypt

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How long is the flight to Egypt?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Egypt takes 20 hours 38 minutes. Flights to Egypt from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Egypt?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Egypt. Price data was last updated on 27 October 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Egypt should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Egypt?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Egypt are Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Egypt by month

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

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

Temperature in Egypt by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Egypt, 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 Egypt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Egypt. 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 Egypt. Reviews last updated 1 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Egyptair, Turkish Airlines and South African to Egypt by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

7,8
Good
94 reviews
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

7,7
Good
829 reviews
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

7,6
Good
1 644 reviews
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Liked the service, seating was ok but the seat supports where in a way that one couldn’t stretch your legs

Few destinations exert such a strong pull on the imagination as Egypt. About 13 million travellers take cheap flights to Egypt each year, many on package tours, to gaze the treasures of the pharaohs, cruise down the Nile, wonder at the temples of Luxor and Abu Simbel, try to catch a glimpse of Alexandria as Cleopatra would have known it, explore the Sinai Peninsula with Bedouin guides or remember the war dead at El Alamein.

It could be said that two men, in relatively recent times, have popularised travel to Egypt. One was Napoleon, whose campaign in Egypt in the 18th century helped to spark enthusiasm for all things Egyptian; the other was Howard Carter, the English archaeologist who discovered the treasures in the Valley of the Kings. The first guide book to Egypt was published in the 1840s and it has become more and more popular with every passing year.

Cairo may be home to King Tutankhamen’s bling, but it’s also the city of colourful and highly scented souks, and it’s a great base for the Giza Necropolis.

On the Red Sea coast, Sharm el Sheikh was once a sleepy diving spot. Now, it’s a hugely popular resort (particularly with British tourists). Hurghada, favoured by European tourists, lies across the clear, blue waters, and vies with Sharm as the Red Sea’s most popular destination.

Egypt climate

Summer runs June through September and temperatures are extremely hot (up to 31 degrees on average along the coast and up to 50 degrees in Aswan). Winter (October to May) temperatures are warm.

What is good to know if travelling to Egypt?

  • Egypt runs on baksheesh (tipping). Visitors are expected to give everyone who helps them, even in minor ways such as holding open a door, a tip. Keep a roll of small notes on you. Haggling is expected too. 
  • At the Khan El Khalili bazaar, the most popular items to haggle for are Backgammon boards and trinket boxes with mother-of-pearl inlay. 
  • At Giza, the Pyramid of King Chefren, which stands beside the Pyramid of King Cheops, is cheaper to visit, and, some argue, just as interesting. 
  • Cairo’s oldest mosque is the Ibn Tulun mosque. Climb the minaret – tipping the guardian of course – and enjoy the views of Cairo. 
  • The Gayer Anderson Museum, beside the Ibn Tulun mosque, is a fascinating museum. It consists of two houses, one built in the 1500s, the other in the 1600s., both wonderfully preserved, with Gayer Anderson’s collection of art and furnishings. Gayer Anderson was a British Major, collector and self-described Orientalist. 
  • In Alexandria, little survives from Cleopatra’s time. Marine archaeologists are excavating in the Fort Qait area, and have discovered some remains that may be from the Pharos Lighthouse, one of the wonders of the ancient world. To experience the city, idle along the Corniche, enjoy meze and fish in the seafood restaurants and smoke a water pipe in the pavement cafés.
  • When is the best time to fly to Egypt?

    The best time to take cheap flights to Egypt is between December and February. Most visit Upper Egypt (the south) between October and February. The El Alamein Military Museum is best visited in autumn (September-November) and spring (February-April). Ramadan takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.The best times to visit Sharm El Sheikh are the winter and spring months, when temperatures are in the low to mid 20s. From May onwards, temperatures start rocketing to the low 30s and, in July and August, the high 30s. Peak Season: In general, mid-October to May is the high season in Egypt. Off Season: May until October is low season. This is when temperatures are highest, especially in Upper Egypt. If you can brave the heat, you will be able to enjoy the country in relative solitude. Cairo will be busy during the summer months as Middle Eastern tourists take their holidays then. Shoulder Season: The Egyptian spring (March, April, May) and autumn (September, October, November) are great times to visit. The temperatures are moderate. The Khamsin wind blows in March and April, bringing sand and dust.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Egypt if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Egypt on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Egypt?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Egypt.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Egypt?

    Cairo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Egypt. One-way flights to Cairo typically cost R883, while return flights cost around R1 458.

  • How much is a return flight to Egypt?

    A return flight to Egypt will typically cost around R92, however they can be found for as little as R92.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Egypt depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Egypt, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Cairo have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairo?

    Yes. Cairo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Cairo Airport is the closest property to Cairo (0,0 km away from Cairo).

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