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R4 835 Find cheap flights to Cairo

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Cairo 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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8:20 - 1:20JNB-CAI
17h 00m1 stop
2:20 - 13:10CAI-JNB
10h 50m1 stop
R5 736Ethiopian Air
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jue., nov. 7 - jue., nov. 14
8:15 - 2:05JNB-CAI
16h 50m1 stop
2:20 - 13:10CAI-JNB
10h 50m1 stop
R5 909Ethiopian Air
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vie., oct. 18 - jue., nov. 14
21:45 - 7:00JNB-CAI
8h 15mdirect
22:50 - 7:10CAI-JNB
8h 20mdirect
R8 179Egyptair
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dom., oct. 20 - mar., nov. 19
8:50 - 23:05JNB-CAI
14h 15m1 stop
1:20 - 15:35CAI-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
R8 404Qatar Airways
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mar., nov. 19 - mié., nov. 27
21:45 - 7:00JNB-CAI
8h 15mdirect
22:50 - 7:10CAI-JNB
8h 20mdirect
R8 664Egyptair
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lun., oct. 14 - mar., nov. 12
12:45 - 11:05JNB-CAI
22h 20m1 stop
20:05 - 9:45CAI-JNB
13h 40m1 stop
R8 786Qatar Airways
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jue., nov. 7 - vie., nov. 15
21:45 - 7:00JNB-CAI
8h 15mdirect
22:55 - 7:10CAI-JNB
8h 15mdirect
R12 147South African
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lun., oct. 14 - mar., nov. 12
6:00 - 6:10CPT-CAI
24h 10m1 stop
22:55 - 18:50CAI-CPT
19h 55m1 stop
R12 321South African
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lun., nov. 25 - dom., dic. 1
13:40 - 10:25CPT-CAI
20h 45m1 stop
12:30 - 16:45CAI-CPT
28h 15m1 stop
R13 759Emirates
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lun., nov. 4 - lun., nov. 11
13:40 - 14:15CPT-CAI
24h 35m1 stop
0:50 - 11:40CAI-CPT
34h 50m1 stop
R13 863Emirates
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lun., nov. 25 - vie., nov. 29

Flights to Cairo - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairo?

The average price of all flights to Cairo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cairo is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as R9 079. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R9 595 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Cairo, 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 to Cairo is February, where tickets cost R9 583 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R11 957 and R11 714 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R9 583.

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

The average price for all flights to Cairo depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairo is generally at night, when flights cost R9 490 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cairo is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R12 647.

What is a good deal for flights to Cairo?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Cairo, 25% of our users found tickets to Cairo for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R6 888 one-way - R10 336 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairo?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Cairo, 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, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 175 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R4 835
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg 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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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. The information is for flights to Cairo based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Cairo flights

  • How far is Cairo Airport from central Cairo?

    The distance between Cairo Airport and the city centre of Cairo is 19 km.

  • What is the name of Cairo’s airport?

    When flying to Cairo, you'll arrive at Cairo Airport (CAI). The airport is also known as Cairo, Cairo Airport, or Cairo Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Cairo?

    On average, a flight to Cairo costs R10 606. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R3 970 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

    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 to Cairo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to Cairo?

    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 Cairo with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 Cairo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Cairo are there each week?

    Each week there are around 4 direct flights from within South Africa to Cairo. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 25% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cairo

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Prefer to fly direct to Cairo?

Find which airlines fly direct to Cairo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Cairo

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +73 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +72 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +73 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +72 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +73 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +74 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +75 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +70 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +73 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +73 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

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Direct returns

Cairo to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +73 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +72 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +73 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +72 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +73 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +74 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +75 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +70 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +73 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +73 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Cairo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cairo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Cairo. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3575 reviews
8,1Comfort
8,3Crew
7,9Food
8,2Boarding
8,3Entertainment
Airline reviews

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The seats were very comfortable and spacious. The entertainment was amazing, and so was the food!

10,0 ExcellentMeghan, Aug 2024MXP - JFK
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The staff were very friendly and helpful. The seats were very comfortable and spacious. The entertainment was amazing, and so was the food!

Meals were delicious, however I got hungry between dinner and breakfast.

Better entertainment; the lack of it made the very long flight even longer

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

More than two hours delay I could not do my tax refund because of the delay to check in They lost my luggage

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

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

My last few flights with Emirates have always been delayed at least a half an hour. When my layover is only an hour and a half to two hours, 30 minutes makes a big difference. I’m going to check out other airlines.

very nice experience…….we had a comfortable fly with emirates…this is 6 th time flying with emirates….i recommend friends to fly with emirates…….

Same problem with very poor food. Gluten free options can taste great, there is not reason to be give suboptimal meals in this situation.

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

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.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

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

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

The crew was fantastic and the over flight was perfect as well.

Too many boarding protocols. Never experienced with other international flights.

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

Very very poor service. Authorities must take action against this airline immediately. Total failure to follow the rules and regulations of an international airline

Very bad. We booked 8 months in advance for 2 people but couldn’t get seats together. Food was so bad I couldn’t even eat.

Okay not so good or great. The flight operated by Indigo is worst from boarding to luggage handling and food. Damaged one luggage and delayed another luggage. Still did not get it, since 2 days.

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

My experience was with Ethiopian airlines was pathetic. I would not recommend anyone to travel with Ethiopian air. Customer Service was very poor, rude stuff and flight attendants. Unwilling to offer help when asked either not able to articulate English properly or adamantly rude. Bole airport is dirty and unpleasant. Many passengers going through the airport but inadequate staff to offer service. Passengers in the flight very unkempt. Noisy flight. flight attendants unable to make order during flight. Passengers with kids unable to control their kids. The kids kept screaming, and shouting during the flight making everyone uncomfortable. Overall the flight was not comfortable.

1. They messed up my baby food order. 2. They messed up my confirmed seats. 3. The screen on my seat was not working at all. So, it’s a horrible experience

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.

Am Wowed I did not ever thought African has such an amazing airline before.

My suitcase 🧳 got missing we still looking for it This not good for them 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾🤦🏽‍♀️

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.

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.

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

Horrible old filthy airplane with brooking seat and entertainment system

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.

I have been traveling for over 30 years, and this was THE worst experience ever. The guy that was checking in at Dubai, didn’t have any professionalism or curtesy. During the flight, You had to wait a while just to get something to drink. They didn’t transfer all my luggage, even after they made me pay $155 extra for one small gallon of Zamzam water, and that luggage is still missing after three days of my arrival. NEVER AGAIN..,

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.

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

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.

The seats were broken, crew didn’t really care about service, boarding was not priority for business class, my bags arrived last

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

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Cairo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/11jue.
1 stopEthiopian Air
17h 00mJNB-CAI
14/11jue.
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 50mCAI-JNB
R5 736
18/10vie.
1 stopEthiopian Air
16h 50mJNB-CAI
14/11jue.
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 50mCAI-JNB
R5 909
20/10dom.
directEgyptair
8h 15mJNB-CAI
19/11mar.
directEgyptair
8h 20mCAI-JNB
R8 179
19/11mar.
1 stopQatar Airways
14h 15mJNB-CAI
27/11mié.
1 stopQatar Airways
14h 15mCAI-JNB
R8 404
14/10lun.
directEgyptair
8h 15mJNB-CAI
12/11mar.
directEgyptair
8h 20mCAI-JNB
R8 664
7/11jue.
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 20mJNB-CAI
15/11vie.
1 stopQatar Airways
13h 40mCAI-JNB
R8 786
14/10lun.
directSouth African
8h 15mJNB-CAI
12/11mar.
directSouth African
8h 15mCAI-JNB
R12 147
25/11lun.
1 stopSouth African
24h 10mCPT-CAI
1/12dom.
1 stopSouth African
19h 55mCAI-CPT
R12 321
4/11lun.
1 stopEmirates
20h 45mCPT-CAI
11/11lun.
1 stopEmirates
28h 15mCAI-CPT
R13 759
25/11lun.
1 stopEmirates
24h 35mCPT-CAI
29/11vie.
1 stopEmirates
34h 50mCAI-CPT
R13 863

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Cairo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/10mié.
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 35mJNB-CAI
R4 835
14/10lun.
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 35mJNB-CAI
R4 887
16/10mié.
directEgyptair
8h 15mJNB-CAI
R5 372
13/10dom.
1 stopEtihad Airways
19h 15mJNB-CAI
R5 476
29/10mar.
1 stopEthiopian Air
11h 30mCPT-CAI
R5 649
29/11vie.
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 45mJNB-CAI
R5 926
18/10vie.
directEgyptair
8h 15mJNB-CAI
R6 238
12/3mié.
1 stopSouth African
12h 50mCPT-CAI
R6 429
14/3vie.
1 stopSouth African
12h 50mCPT-CAI
R7 087
18/10vie.
3 stopsEmirates
43h 05mJNB-CAI
R91 426

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