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Cheapest return flight
R7 734
Typical prices: R7 368-R12 041
Egyptair
Tue 16/10Wed 24/10
JNB - CAI • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
R4 517
Typical prices: R5 120-R7 511
Ethiopian Air
Thu 25/10
JNB - CAI • 1 stop
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You can fly direct with Egyptair. Average duration is 8h 25m
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Cheap Flights to Cairo

 
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Recent return flight deals to Cairo

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 24
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 7:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAI Cairo
8h 25mdirect
Egyptair Logo
23:45 - 7:10CAI  Cairo-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
8h 25mdirect
R7 734Egyptair
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 18
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 7:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAI Cairo
8h 25mdirect
Egyptair Logo
23:45 - 7:10CAI  Cairo-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
8h 25mdirect
R7 961Egyptair
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 2:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAI Cairo
10h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:20 - 13:30CAI  Cairo-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R7 961Ethiopian Air
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 2:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAI Cairo
10h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:20 - 13:30CAI  Cairo-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R7 978Ethiopian Air
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 2:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAI Cairo
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:20 - 13:30CAI  Cairo-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R8 465Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 18
South African Logo
21:45 - 7:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAI Cairo
8h 25mdirect
South African Logo
23:45 - 7:10CAI  Cairo-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
8h 25mdirect
R8 481South African
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 2:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAI Cairo
10h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:20 - 13:30CAI  Cairo-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R8 514Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 18:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAI Cairo
22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
2:15 - 15:15CAI  Cairo-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R8 871Qatar Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 11:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAI Cairo
21h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
19:35 - 8:40CAI  Cairo-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R9 001Qatar Airways
Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 27
South African Logo
21:45 - 7:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CAI Cairo
8h 25mdirect
South African Logo
23:55 - 7:10CAI  Cairo-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
8h 15mdirect
R11 845South African
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Cairo flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Cairo with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Cairo?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo is the cheapest route at R7 734 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Cairo?

A return flight to Cairo costs R9 091 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R8 344, while Port Elizabeth runs a bit higher at R11 002.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairo?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairo at R9 781 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R10 496.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairo?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Cairo with an average price of R7 539 return.
•August (R10 480) and December (R10 041) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairo?

Night flights to Cairo are the cheapest at R8 969 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R12 007.

What is a good deal for flights to Cairo?

Flights under R7 368 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Cairo at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R7 001.

When are flights to Cairo the cheapest?

Flights to Cairo are cheapest 3 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 16% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Cairo

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

R4 517
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo

When to book flights to Cairo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cairo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Cairo, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Cairo?

    Egyptair operates the most flights from South Africa to Cairo at 4 per week, while Ethiopian Air is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Cairo. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long is a direct flight to Cairo?

    Direct flights to Cairo are available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with a flight time of about 8h 15m.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Cairo?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Cairo are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R7 734 return

  • How many flights serve Cairo?

    Cairo receives 1 flights per day and 4 per week from across the world. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport has the most flights to Cairo with 4 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Cairo is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Cairo is around R7 368 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Cairo?

    Last-minute fares to Cairo – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 8% above the average return fare of R9 091.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Cairo?

Your guide to booking Cairo flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Cairo, aim to book around 3 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 16% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Cairo, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R7 368 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Cairo in February. Return fares historically average R7 539 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to R3 038 per return. Evening flights to Cairo average R8 969 compared to R12 007 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Cairo, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Egyptair includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, while South African includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Cairo, a great place to start is Tahrir Square. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Cairo

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cairo? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3662 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
8,4Crew
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

8,0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

I didn't travel from the start I changed my ticket long time ago

Not that good The crew in the plane were rim professional & almost lost in their work distribution

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

They rescheduled my flight two times with any reason that effects my schedule alot it was the worse trip ever

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

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

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

I didn't understand why I got dropped off at departures on exiting the plane at Doha aiport. I had to find my own way to immigration/baggage reclaim which wasn't easy as staff in the departure section just tell you ti scan your boarding pass. This was very poor b qatar Airways. I spent 2 hours soyung this out and once I got to get my suitcase it was delayed. So instead of getting to the hotel at about midnight I got there at three in the morning. I wonder why I upgraded to business?

food in Qatar was terrible. I had ordered asian vegetarian meal but the food lacked any flavor. Choices of entertainment was also very limited. emirates is way better in terms of food and entertainment.

Everything was top notch. Only issue was the delay, but Qatar worked diligently to get me on the next flight. They were kind to walk me to their lounge in Doha to make sure I ate, slept and showered.

Seats were very comfortable and the staff too was very friendly.

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

Online was good boarding also but a child was crying all the way with no intervention from crew member.

The flight was small and was not cool very bad

Entertaiment center needed on that flight. I dont like to use my phone for entertainment.

Etihad checkin boarding and insight experience is one of a kind that i have never experienced in other fights. The flight crew was very kind and helpful when i traveled with my broken leg. Overall i rate the highest

Entertainment system did not worked for almost the entire flight , as well as the charger

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

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

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

Very bad, flying business but have no benefit of it. the crew was rude and I was not offered any food at all. I called them 3 times but none of them came. I was sick at that time and none of them helped me. an hour before landing they came to offer me food. it was too late because my stomach was already very painful and I was vomiting. I nearly can’t walk to immigration. I was forced to cancel my connecting flight and had to stay overnight in stockholm to recover my health.

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

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

I liked the pilot, he was very good and we arrived on the time

Experience at the airport Luxor has room for improvement. Boarding and off boarding process by bus not ideal

Worst Airline Experience of My Life – I Would Never Fly EgyptAir Again Our family of four traveled from Makkah to Washington Dulles (IAD) with a connection in Cairo, and it was by far the worst airline experience we have ever had. Our problems began before we even reached Cairo. The aircraft made what felt like an extremely hard and rapid descent, causing severe ear pain for me and my children. My son was crying in pain. When I asked a flight attendant for earplugs or any assistance, she simply replied that they had nothing. At Cairo Airport, EgyptAir left us and three other connecting passengers in a deserted area away from the terminal. Despite a three-hour layover, multiple requests for help, and shuttle vans passing every few minutes, the staff refused to assist us. Only after another passenger loudly confronted the staff were we finally allowed onto a shuttle, leaving us with barely an hour before departure. The onboard experience was just as disappointing. A middle-aged male crew member was rude and dismissive. During our 13-hour flight, no one offered us water, our call button was ignored, and meal trays remained in front of us until I had to repeatedly ask for them to be removed. The food was unpleasant, the aircraft was dirty, and the seats and windows were covered with fingerprints and grime. Cairo Airport itself was shockingly dirty and poorly maintained. I have flown with Emirates and Etihad Airways, and the difference is remarkable. Those airlines prioritize professionalism, cleanliness, safety, and customer service. EgyptAir did not. This experience was stressful, exhausting, and unacceptable for my family. I am sharing it because I do not want other families to go through the same ordeal. I will be telling my family, friends, colleagues, and anyone considering EgyptAir about what we experienced so they can make an informed decision. If I could give zero stars, I would. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend EgyptAir to anyone.

During the direct flight to egypt with egyptair the crew was very rude and forced me to accept food when i had asked if they had juice because i was not hungry and did not want the food he just yelled and gave me the food and so i asked my husband to ask him in arabic to take the food back because i did not ask for this and he told my husband to keep the food my husband is palestianian jordanian and i am irish american so clearly some discrimination towards me took part here not my husband as he respected my husband in his tone , i had been to egypt alone before and other parts of the middle east alone long before i met my husband and i have traveled with my family since a baby by plane for extra perspective as half my family is upstate new york and the other half texas . So every year of my life on planes before solo traveling and this is the only time my entire life i was given by force food on a plane by a flight attendant and yelled at to keep the food and felt unsafe the entire flight to egypt and the entire return flight from egypt because the plane was not the best quality and the return flight the entire flight the air conditioning among other things did not work . I will definitely try my best to find other options in future travels to egypt as i love egypt and loved egypt long before being married to my husband and i will be back even if alone .

Hello, I did not take the flight from IAD to Cairo- Istanbul on July 14 and could not travel because my next flight was from Istanbul to Tehran. Due to the tension there, I was advised to not to travel. Indeed, I was at the IAD airport at the boarding time 9am, on july 14, I informed egypt air counter head then that I am not taking the flight to Cairo and istanbul!, the team head gave me the contact of local office of egyptair in vienna, VA but they were not in the office on July 14 and I left three voice messages and email explaining my situation to them, but no reply came back from Egyptair Virginia office yet.!! I then informed underpricer customer support on whatsup about the situation and there auto reply sustem said that the support team would call to arrange for rescheduling or refund. but no one contact me yet. Can you provide proper support ?? Thank you Alaa Mohseni B 703655 1662 conf no. CYFFHW

Overall it was a good flight like any other normal flight staff could a littler nicer pretty short and was their to do their job so overall good services can’t complain

The experience exceeded my expectations and reflected the significant progress.

My flight was great. Service by the crew was great. Only issue I had wss it got extremely warm mid way thru the flight. To the point it was a little uncomfortable

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.

Despite paying business class, the angle seat was uncomfortable. The crew was just ok. The baggage checkin was a mess at JNB.

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