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$291 Find cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg departing on 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cairo to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Cairo to Johannesburg (CAI-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cairo to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:20 am - 1:05 pmCAI-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
2:30 pm - 2:05 amJNB-CAI
10h 35m1 stop
$352Ethiopian Air
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, Jun 4
3:20 am - 1:05 pmCAI-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
8:20 am - 2:05 amJNB-CAI
16h 45m1 stop
$381Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 25
11:45 pm - 7:10 amCAI-JNB
8h 25mnonstop
9:45 pm - 7:00 amJNB-CAI
8h 15mnonstop
$513Egypt Air
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Tue, May 21 - Sun, Jun 2
3:40 am - 11:05 amCAI-JNB
8h 25mnonstop
9:45 pm - 7:00 amJNB-CAI
8h 15mnonstop
$558Egypt Air
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Sun, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 10
3:40 am - 11:05 amCAI-JNB
8h 25mnonstop
3:10 am - 11:10 amJNB-CAI
31h 00m2 stops
Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 9
3:40 am - 11:05 amCAI-JNB
8h 25mnonstop
9:55 am - 4:55 pmJNB-CAI
30h 00m1 stop
Sun, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 10
7:50 pm - 9:50 amCAI-JNB
15h 00m1 stop
8:15 pm - 12:10 pmJNB-CAI
14h 55m1 stop
$750Qatar Airways
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Wed, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 13
7:10 am - 8:35 amCAI-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
9:55 am - 4:55 pmJNB-CAI
30h 00m1 stop
$752Etihad Airways
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Tue, May 21 - Sun, Jun 2
2:20 pm - 8:35 amCAI-JNB
19h 15m1 stop
9:55 am - 4:55 pmJNB-CAI
30h 00m1 stop
$755Etihad Airways
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Wed, May 22 - Mon, Jun 3
10:20 pm - 5:00 pmCAI-JNB
19h 40m1 stop
1:35 pm - 12:10 pmJNB-CAI
21h 35m1 stop
$1,547Qatar Airways
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21

Flights from Cairo to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairo to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Cairo to Johannesburg, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Cairo, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is August, where tickets cost $440 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $529 and $513 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Cairo to Johannesburg were found on Ethiopian Air ($352) and Egypt Air ($513). Ethiopian Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $291.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Cairo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport direct and that is Egypt Air. The best one-way deal found from Egypt Air for the route is $454.

How many flights are there between Cairo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Cairo and lands in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 8h 25m. The most common departure time is 3:00 am and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 5 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg take?

The average nonstop flight takes 8h 25m, covering a distance of 3,890 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairo at 3:40 am and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 11:05 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Cairo to Johannesburg?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 11:55 pm and lands at 7:20 am.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$291
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairo to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Cairo to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $291 for a one-way ticket and $352 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cairo and Johannesburg?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Johannesburg from Cairo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    When flying out of Cairo you will be using Cairo. You will be landing at Johannesburg, also known as Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairo to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cairo and Johannesburg.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Cairo to Johannesburg on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg, Qatar Airways or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of $811 and an overall rating of 7.7, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $451 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairo to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Cairo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Cairo with another airline. Booking your flights between Cairo and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Cairo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from CAI to Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $320 or less one-way and $519 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cairo to OR Tambo, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, +2 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, +2 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, +2 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, +2 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, +2 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, +2 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, +2 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egypt Air, +2 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Cairo to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairo to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairo to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 4440 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.7Entertainment
7.7Comfort
8.2Crew
7.5Food
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Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

10.0 ExcellentDavid, Apr 2024DOH - LHR
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Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

This is my first and last flight with Qatar because when we go for boarding pass in Delhi airport the team asked for money charging me for hand baggage which is technically including with my ticket so also we get one our temple pics I ask them to checking in but they tell me I have to pay $500 dollars for that additional which is not make sense than I diseased to throw away because I can’t take with us . For carry in beg also I pay some Indian n currency for the guy who help I already pay 6 passengers ticket cost me $8000 so really I’m not happy . PLUS MY 6 checked baggage was damaged I already claim for four beg at airport but now I’m worried about my stuff inside maybe broken too which is more expensive stuff me really bad experience

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

They have misplaced my one checked bag which I have not received in Philadelphia and have lodged complaint with American Airlines, the staff of Indigo was rude with us, at the checking counter, I think she purposely withheld my one of the checked bag, because the American Airlines staff told me that bag was not received at Doha airport. Kindly help me with one of my checked bag to get it. My flight was from Mumbai to Doha and then Doha to Philadelphia.

From home to the airport, you must mention the terminal ready.

Was required to print a boarding pass, which I'd prefer to avoid. Seat (economy x) was comfortable, service was excellent.

Food and entertainment was very very bad. Also, Doha airport is very bad. Entertainment was same for last 1 month....no change. Old movies. Food quality was sub par.

They ran out of some of the popular food items. 😞

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The seats were quite uncomfortable despite having good legroom. The 350s are quite nice but the problem is on the old 777 aircraft. Special meal requests are not catered for as they should. They never had any ice for drinks.

Entertainment system poor - couldn't hear, no flight info etc.

Was so glad the the captain kept the air. It’s usually suffocating in there.

Pros: "This was our first time experience and we appreciated the dedication and the level of safety the crew administered, especially during this time of Covid 19. Thanks"
Cons: "Just keep up the good work."

Boarding was a nightmare. Still the B773s don’t have WIFI and are a something from the 90s in terms of comfort.

Cairo airport has probably the most stressful and overcomplicated security system in the world. Can't really blame Egypt Airlines.

The flight was cancelled with very little info at the airport. Absolutely mess with no option to reschedule flights without paying fortune for business class.

On time, smooth flight… very old and run down aircraft

I had 1:50 hrs to change planes in Cairo and my suitcase was delayed from Cairo to Casablanca. I was one of several passengers that faced this issue coming from various locations into Cairo and onwards to Casablanca, with a transit time of two hours or less. (I was told 16 suitcases were delayed). The transit time of 1:50 hrs is obviously not enough for EgyptAir to transfer baggage, why sell tickets with such short transfer time if they can't handle it? Moreover, they would not reimburse me for expenses I incurred because of delayed luggage. I will not be taking EgyptAir again.

Comfortable flight, departed and landed on time, crew were polite and courteous. The food was really good considering it was an aeroplane meal. I would travel on Egypt Air, again

Chaotic boarding began 5 minutes before departure without any announcements explaining the delay. Once on board, an outdated 737 greeted me, without of WiFi. The crew hastily placed trays in front of passengers without any interaction or smiles, only to swiftly retrieve them and vanish for the remainder of the flight. The food provided was inedible, but there were decent juice options like guava and strawberry. The only reason I chose this flight was because of its schedule; otherwise, I would have opted for a different airline.

The bathroms were disgusting by the end of the fight.

The crew in Business class for me departure and return were very pushy and rude. They would place the food in front of you and majority of the time remove your meal and toss it without asking if you were done. At one point on the return flight one of them crew members completely missed my sister and when I told another crew member who told that person in their language, she got an attitude and didn't offer her some of the other options they had like yogurt. They need to also take into account that not everyone can eat nuts and that shouldn't be on everyone's plate. Also the plane is dirty! I had to thoroughly wipe down every inch of my area and it was just nasty. The reclining seat struggled to fully extend. For the amount of money I paid for business class I expected better.

Too difficult to indicate and receive vegetarian food. And staff was rude about it. Other passengers felt sorry for me.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cairo to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/15Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 45mCAI-JNB
$291
8/27Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 45mCAI-JNB
$301
6/3Mon
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 45mCAI-JNB
$310
5/29Wed
2 stopsEthiopian Air
22h 30mCAI-JNB
$403
6/5Wed
2 stopsEthiopian Air
22h 30mCAI-JNB
$426
10/16Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
12h 30mCAI-JNB
$437
10/31Thu
2 stops
18h 25mCAI-JNB
$481
10/16Wed
2 stopsEthiopian Air
30h 50mCAI-JNB
$483
8/28Wed
2 stopsEthiopian Air
30h 50mCAI-JNB
$484
6/8Sat
3 stopsQatar Airways
54h 20mCAI-JNB
$808

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Last minute flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/6Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 45mCAI-JNB
5/17Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 45mJNB-CAI
$468
5/6Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 45mCAI-JNB
5/17Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
45h 05mJNB-CAI
$644
5/6Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
22h 30mCAI-JNB
5/17Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
45h 05mJNB-CAI
$668
5/7Tue
multi-stopSWISS
47h 30mCAI-JNB
5/17Fri
multi-stopSWISS
29h 40mJNB-CAI
$1,185
5/7Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 40mCAI-JNB
5/17Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
19h 10mJNB-CAI
$1,307
5/6Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
33h 15mCAI-JNB
5/17Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
36h 45mJNB-CAI
$1,428
5/6Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
33h 15mCAI-JNB
5/17Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
14h 50mJNB-CAI
$1,575
5/9Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
46h 30mCAI-JNB
5/21Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
14h 50mJNB-CAI
$3,080
5/9Thu
multi-stopEmirates
18h 40mCAI-JNB
5/21Tue
multi-stopEmirates
21h 40mJNB-CAI
$4,705

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Cairo - Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Cairo (CAI)Egypt

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Johannesburg - Cairo

Cabin classes:

$1,312
$443

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