CAI - JNB

$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 4/2. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$426
Typical prices: $475-$594
Egyptair
Tue 6/30Fri 7/17
CAI - JNB • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$291
Typical prices: $367-$418
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/2
CAI - JNB • 1 stop
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Prepare for numerous security checks at Cairo.
Use the Gautrain for safe transport from Johannesburg.
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Cheapest • Avg $458 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Cairo to Johannesburg

Tue, Jun 30 - Fri, Jul 17
Egyptair Logo
11:45 pm - 7:10 am
CAI
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JNB
8h 25mnonstop
Egyptair Logo
9:45 pm - 7:10 am
JNB
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CAI
8h 25mnonstop
$426Egyptair
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 20
Egyptair Logo
11:45 pm - 7:10 am
CAI
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JNB
8h 25mnonstop
Egyptair Logo
9:45 pm - 6:50 am
JNB
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CAI
8h 05mnonstop
$429Egyptair
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, May 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 am - 1:05 pm
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 2:05 am
JNB
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CAI
10h 35m
1 stop
$463Ethiopian Air
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, May 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 am - 1:05 pm
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 2:05 am
JNB
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CAI
10h 35m
1 stop
$466Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:20 am - 1:05 pm
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 1:05 am
JNB
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CAI
10h 35m
1 stop
$472Ethiopian Air
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, May 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 am - 1:05 pm
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 2:05 am
JNB
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
$475Ethiopian Air
Sat, May 16 - Fri, Jun 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 am - 1:05 pm
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 2:05 am
JNB
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CAI
10h 35m
1 stop
$496Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 3
Egyptair Logo
11:45 pm - 7:10 am
CAI
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JNB
8h 25mnonstop
Egyptair Logo
9:45 pm - 7:10 am
JNB
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CAI
8h 25mnonstop
$499Egyptair
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 am - 1:05 pm
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 2:05 am
JNB
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
$529Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 3
Egyptair Logo
11:45 pm - 7:10 am
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JNB
8h 25mnonstop
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9:45 pm - 7:10 am
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CAI
8h 25mnonstop
$533Egyptair
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairo to Johannesburg flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in June.

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

The average price of all round-trip 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 Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Cairo, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Tuesday 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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost $403 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $605 and $597 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $465 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Cairo to Johannesburg

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CAI

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on JNB

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$291
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Cairo to Johannesburg

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.
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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 $426 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 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are Ethiopian Air and Egyptair. With an average price for the route of $485 and an overall rating of 7.2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Egyptair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $583 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $289 or less one-way and $620 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cairo to Johannesburg?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cairo Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tuesday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Thursday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Saturday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Sunday

Egyptair

Egyptair

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo

Monday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Wednesday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Friday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Sunday

Egyptair

Egyptair

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
7.2
Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 971 reviews
7.6Crew
6.9Food
6.7Entertainment
7.2Boarding
7.1Comfort
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The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

8.0 ExcellentGani, Jan 2026
ABJ - JFK
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The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

As usual, the flight was late with the typical excuse of "a technical issue beyond our control." This is the same excuse they use every late flight which is EVERY flight.

3 hours delay for a 1.5h flight on a stinky plane

The food was horrible and the service was even worse, the entertainment was broken and missing control stick, even boarding was unorganised unprofessional, even the seats was loose, 5 hrs delay going and almost 3hrs delay coming back, the only thing is direct flight but with all the delays I can get a lot better airline for cheaper and a lot better service.

Very good service with EGYPTAIR, would definitely recommend flying with them.

To be honest, there has been a significant improvement in the level of EgyptAir in terms of service and food quality.

Very basic service in business class. Mediocre will be the right word to describe them. Also, we arrived 8 hours late.

Flight was delayed for 3 hrs and there is nothing at the terminal except going back through security again. Food was offered but no vegetarian option

The worst experience ever, me and my little daughter suffered a lot on this trip. If there is zero or below-zero evaluation, definitely, I will give them.

Website for Egyptair Plus needs to be refined or go back to the old one...!

The flight was late 1 hr in amman with no ac

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