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R5 251 Find Cheap Flights from Cairo to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
R7 460
Typical prices: R8 408-R10 797
Ethiopian Air
Tue 21/7Sat 25/7
CAI - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R10 175
Typical prices: R8 678-R10 412
Egyptair
Thu 20/8Wed 2/9
CAI - JNB • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Cairo to OR Tambo (CAI-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Cairo to OR Tambo

Tue, Jul 21 - Sat, Jul 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 - 13:25
CAI
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JNB
11h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:05
JNB
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
R7 460Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jul 21 - Sun, Jul 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 - 13:25
CAI
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JNB
11h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 2:05
JNB
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CAI
10h 35m
1 stop
R7 525Ethiopian Air
Fri, Jul 24 - Thu, Jul 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 - 13:25
CAI
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JNB
11h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:05
JNB
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
R7 803Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jul 20 - Tue, Jul 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 - 13:25
CAI
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JNB
11h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 2:05
JNB
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CAI
10h 35m
1 stop
R7 852Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jul 27 - Fri, Aug 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 - 20:10
CAI
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JNB
17h 50m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:05
JNB
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
R9 210Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jul 29 - Fri, Aug 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 - 13:25
CAI
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JNB
11h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:05
JNB
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
R9 243Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jul 27 - Fri, Aug 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 - 13:25
CAI
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JNB
11h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:05
JNB
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
R9 292Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Aug 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 - 3:55
CAI
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JNB
25h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 2:05
JNB
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CAI
10h 35m
1 stop
R9 308Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jul 29 - Thu, Aug 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 - 13:25
CAI
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JNB
11h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 2:05
JNB
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CAI
10h 35m
1 stop
R9 324Ethiopian Air
Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 - 13:25
CAI
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JNB
11h 05m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:05
JNB
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
R9 897Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairo to OR Tambo flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

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.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Cairo, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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 R6 969 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R11 271 and R10 699 respectively.

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

The average return 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 R9 394 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 16 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightR5 251
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
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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.
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FAQs for booking Cairo to Johannesburg flights

  • 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.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R5 251 for a one-way ticket and R7 460 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairo and Johannesburg, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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, Egyptair or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are Egyptair and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R8 913 and an overall rating of 6,6, Egyptair is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R9 813 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.

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 R5 512 or less one-way and R8 378 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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 4 airlines flying 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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South AfricanOverall score based on 62 reviews
8,0Crew
6,6Entertainment
7,3Food
7,7Boarding
7,3Comfort
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I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
JNB - CPT
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I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

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.

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

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

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

no qatar did noting wrong Kayak messed up my whole vacation . Went early to check in at The Cairo, Egypt airport to find our I had not tickets to board , Kayak and/or Affirm never sent the money for my flight that I paid for and booked. So I had no flight at 12am in a foreign country and I had to scramble and find anther very costly other option just so that could fly home. Fucken horrible experience.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

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.

The 2nd flight from Doha to Mumbai was not of international level expected while booking with Qatar

Trop from plane to gate at Qatar airport was very long .

No attention paid to passengers asking for simple things such as water. Only 2 meals throughout a 16-hour flight. Crew Needs to pay better attention to flight attendant call buttons.

The flight was mostly good, but I sat next to a couple of passengers who were semi unpleasant. We sat next to the emergency exit. One man was drunk and when he got up to get something from the overhead compartment, he tripped and fell on me while I was sleeping, waking me up. The other man seemed sick as he was sneezing a lot and clearing his throat and nose often. This made the flight a bit unpleasant unfortunately. Otherwise I’m usually very happy with QA. Thanks

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

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.

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

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 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.

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

EgyptAir has significantly improved, especially its cabin crew and service. The catering is better than before, though it still has room for improvement. Now we look forward to fleet renewal.

The temperature in the plane was very warm, never experienced in any airlines we have flown, normally its freezing. our trip from JFK to Cairo was unbearably warm.

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.

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

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

I lost my bad at Cairo’s airpor… it wasn’t shipped with me on the plane

Has upgraded from inside from leather sets to new version of touch screens ,,thank u

There is no respect or customer service whatsoever in Egypt airline extremely poor customer service never fly again. Find ticket with adjective airline. It’s like throwing money in the trash.

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