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R5 776 Find cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

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Cheap flight deals from Cairo to OR Tambo (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 OR Tambo 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 - 13:05CAI-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
8:20 - 2:05JNB-CAI
16h 45m1 stop
R8 002Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 23
3:35 - 13:05CAI-JNB
10h 30m1 stop
8:20 - 2:05JNB-CAI
16h 45m1 stop
R8 499Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 23
3:20 - 13:05CAI-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
8:20 - 2:05JNB-CAI
16h 45m1 stop
R8 701Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Aug 24 - Sun, Sep 8
23:45 - 7:10CAI-JNB
8h 25mdirect
21:45 - 7:00JNB-CAI
8h 15mdirect
R9 198Egypt Air
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Tue, Aug 27 - Fri, Jun 13
23:45 - 7:10CAI-JNB
8h 25mdirect
21:45 - 7:00JNB-CAI
8h 15mdirect
R9 731Egypt Air
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Tue, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 23
22:20 - 9:50CAI-JNB
12h 30m1 stop
13:35 - 17:50JNB-CAI
27h 15m1 stop
R10 835Qatar Airways
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Thu, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 24
23:45 - 7:10CAI-JNB
8h 25mdirect
21:45 - 7:00JNB-CAI
8h 15mdirect
R12 068South African
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Sun, Aug 25 - Sun, Sep 8
22:20 - 9:50CAI-JNB
12h 30m1 stop
20:15 - 20:20JNB-CAI
23h 05m1 stop
R12 399Qatar Airways
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Thu, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 25
23:55 - 9:45CAI-JNB
10h 50m1 stop
14:30 - 11:00JNB-CAI
43h 30m3 stops
R19 481Kenya Airways
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Wed, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 24
23:55 - 15:50CAI-JNB
16h 55m1 stop
14:30 - 11:00JNB-CAI
43h 30m3 stops
R19 812Kenya Airways
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Wed, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 23

Flights from Cairo to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairo to OR Tambo 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, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Cairo, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday 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 R8 352 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is R9 695 and R9 363 respectively.

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

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R10 359 on average

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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 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 3 days, Qatar Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at R5 776. KAYAK users also found Cairo to Johannesburg return flights on Ethiopian Air from R8 002 and on Egypt Air from R9 198.

Which airlines fly direct 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 R8 438.

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

There is a maximum of 1 direct 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 23:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 4 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 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem 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?

Direct flights cover the 10 074 km separating Cairo and Johannesburg in about 8h 25m.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairo at 23:45 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 7:10.

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 23:45 and lands at 7:10.

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Low season

April

High season

July

Cheapest flight

R5 776
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cairo to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Cairo to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairo to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 R314 for a one-way ticket and R435 for a return.

  • 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 direct 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 Egypt Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are Ethiopian Air and Egypt Air. With an average price for the route of R8 766 and an overall rating of 7,3, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Egypt Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R9 138 and an overall rating of 7,2.

  • 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Cairo with another airline.

  • 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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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 R6 782 or less one-way and R11 516 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly 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

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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Direct 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 4 airlines serving from Cairo to OR Tambo

 
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.
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7,6
South AfricanOverall score based on 153 reviews
8,0Boarding
8,3Crew
7,3Food
7,4Comfort
6,6Entertainment
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Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

2,0 MediocreDafydd, May 2024CPT - JNB
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Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

At the last minute as I boarded the airplane they made me check my carry on bag. When I arrived my Apple Watch, sunglasses, and medications had been stolen. I find this absolutely unacceptable. I will never fly with SAA again.

Cons: "It’s a hop and a skip, just 2 1/2 hours. But. Nice flight"

I did not receive my luggage This airline is not good. My luggage is missing please you guys need to find my luggage. It’s been three days now I cannot get my luggage. This is not a good business I

The cabin crew members were so exceptionally good. They were always respectful to us the passengers and were professional. I also enjoyed the meals.

Customer service and the food was great. If the announcements in English could be said slower for the customer to understand what is being said. Due to ascent, it is difficult to understand. repaeting would help.

Again, entertainment system didn't work. 50% of aircraft don't seem to have a functional entertainment system and the crew is absolutely uninterested in fixing. They just say Addis needs to fix it. Well, Addis had better get off it's butt and fix their aircraft.

Bathrooms were absolutely atrocious. Absolutely third world. Unusable. From non-flushing toilets to poor maintenance - missing toilet paper, dirty with mess, etc. Horrifying. Does Ethiopian Airways expect customers to clean the bathroom before use. For sure inconsiderate passengers don't do anything to clear/clean after use.

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

I was a good, but long trip. The airline did a good job. I would use them again.

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.

So bad we never travel with Egypt air bad service smells bad food bad Ching my sets to back

Food was terrible (I tried the beef plate). Service is improved. The plane is new so it was good enough

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.

Seats were great. Business class service has been cut entirely, not even a water handed out

Excellent crew. Three problems need to be taken care of: 1. Lack of wi-fi during the flight. This prevents busy traveller's from working while onboard. 2. Why there were two very-slow security check points was more punishment that necessary. Went through thorough security at transit area, the an even slower one at Gare 19!!!! Why passports needed to be checked st least 5 times by 5 different people makes no sense. Additionally, passengers were crammed like sardines in a boarding area with no charging ports that work!! This was a boarding nightmare. 3. During my flight (seat 27C) the headset socket did not work. Watched one movie, but very difficult because of that. Had to keep my fingers on the socket for it to work!

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone.

Staff and service on board is always exemplary. Food however could be better.

The cabin crew were very good, respectful, and nice. However, the flight was delayed more than an hour. They could have managed the problem easily but they couldn't and that affected our travel. Thanks

Great staff. Horribly uncomfortable seating. The seats have been replaced 10 years ago. It was like sitting on an ironing board for 15 hours. This was true for both legs of the round trip flights. Would not take Kenya Airways between New York and Nairobi ever again.

The cabin is due for a refresh - the seats are very thin and not very comfortable. The AVOD system also did not work on one of the seats and the touch screen were very glitchy. The overall cleanliness of the aircraft could be improved

Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

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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.
15/10Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
15h 55mCAI-JNB
R5 776
5/9Thu
directSouth African
8h 25mCAI-JNB
R5 813
25/9Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 45mCAI-JNB
R6 641
7/8Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 45mCAI-JNB
R6 898
17/8Sat
directEgypt Air
8h 25mCAI-JNB
R7 009
8/8Thu
directEgypt Air
8h 25mCAI-JNB
R7 156
5/9Thu
2 stops
18h 55mCAI-JNB
R7 689
28/8Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
19h 15mCAI-JNB
R8 039
10/8Sat
1 stopEtihad Airways
15h 10mCAI-JNB
R8 628
16/8Fri
2 stops
16h 25mCAI-JNB
R9 161

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Last minute flights from Cairo to OR Tambo

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.
30/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 45mCAI-JNB
8/8Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 45mJNB-CAI
R10 136
28/7Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 45mCAI-JNB
11/8Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 35mJNB-CAI
R11 074
28/7Sun
multi-stop
10h 45mCAI-JNB
5/8Mon
direct
8h 15mJNB-CAI
R12 564
29/7Mon
multi-stop
10h 45mCAI-JNB
7/8Wed
direct
8h 15mJNB-CAI
R12 951
30/7Tue
directEgypt Air
8h 25mCAI-JNB
5/8Mon
directEgypt Air
8h 15mJNB-CAI
R14 385
30/7Tue
directEgypt Air
8h 25mCAI-JNB
7/8Wed
directEgypt Air
8h 15mJNB-CAI
R15 121
30/7Tue
multi-stopKLM
42h 50mCAI-JNB
7/8Wed
multi-stopKLM
25h 15mJNB-CAI
R27 557
30/7Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
25h 20mCAI-JNB
10/8Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
41h 15mJNB-CAI
R32 211
30/7Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
25h 20mCAI-JNB
5/8Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
41h 15mJNB-CAI
R35 412
29/7Mon
multi-stopKLM
42h 50mCAI-JNB
8/8Thu
multi-stopKLM
25h 15mJNB-CAI
R37 417

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Cairo - Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Cairo (CAI)Egypt

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Johannesburg - Cairo

Cabin classes:

R12 509
R10 522