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£288 Find Cheap Flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg departing on 30/9. 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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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 return 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Cairo to Johannesburg

Tue, 30 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:20 - 13:05CAI-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
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08:20 - 02:05JNB-CAI
16h 45m1 stop
£288Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 30 Jul - Thu, 14 Aug
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:20 - 13:05CAI-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 02:05JNB-CAI
16h 45m1 stop
£310Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 29 Jul - Thu, 14 Aug
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:20 - 13:05CAI-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 02:05JNB-CAI
16h 45m1 stop
£351Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 5 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 16:10CAI-JNB
21h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 12:10JNB-CAI
21h 15m1 stop
£424Qatar Airways
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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 4 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
14:40 - 08:20CAI-JNB
18h 40m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 05:30JNB-CAI
18h 40m1 stop
£458Etihad Airways
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Sat, 26 Jul - Sat, 2 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
21:20 - 16:10CAI-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 12:10JNB-CAI
21h 15m1 stop
£470Qatar Airways
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Sun, 3 Aug - Fri, 15 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:10 - 10:35CAI-JNB
29h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 04:20JNB-CAI
33h 25m1 stop
£613Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 30 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
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00:35 - 03:55CAI-JNB
28h 20m3 stops
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09:50 - 05:30JNB-CAI
18h 40m1 stop
Sat, 2 Aug - Fri, 15 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:10 - 10:35CAI-JNB
25h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 23:40JNB-CAI
28h 45m1 stop
£630Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 4 Oct
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11:45 - 13:05CAI-JNB
26h 20m3 stops
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06:45 - 12:10JNB-CAI
28h 25m3 stops
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Expert advice for your flight from Cairo to Johannesburg

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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CAI

Prepare for numerous security checks at CAI. Print your itinerary as Wi-Fi can be unreliable, ensuring smoother passage through the airport.

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JNB

Use the Gautrain for a secure transfer from JNB to Johannesburg. It operates daily with frequent services during peak hours.

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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.

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.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best 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 £343 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £520 and £425 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.

No, with an average price for the route of £495, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cairo to Johannesburg

Low seasonMay
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight£209
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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.
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 £284 for a one-way ticket and £392 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg?

    Cairo and Johannesburg are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Cairo from Cairo and will be arriving at 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 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 £330 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 £376 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Cairo to Johannesburg?

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, Egyptair, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, +2 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, +2 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, +2 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, +2 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, +2 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, +2 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, +2 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, +2 more

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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.
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7.2
Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 781 reviews
7.5Crew
6.9Food
7.1Comfort
6.7Entertainment
7.2Boarding
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No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

8.0 ExcellentSailesh, Feb 2025ADD - GRU
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No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

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

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

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.

Check in was madness. Boarding was madness. The flight itself was OK, and the flight attendants were nice. Connection to my next flight was two hours. But based on my arrival gate in Cairo, and next departure gate in Cairo, the whole two hours were needed given the inefficient procedures. At the end of my journey (connected to Lufthansa after Egyptair), my checked luggage did not arrive, and after 4 days, has still not arrived.

Everything was ok except cleanliness of the plane, it was poor.

It was appalling! Using small aircraft for 5 hour flights is ridiculous! No legroom, terrible food, no drinks apart from water, tea and coffee (once only) makes it a terrible experience. The cabin staff really badly handled the behaviour of an extremely obnoxious woman who insisted on fully reclining her seat for the duration of the flight with a very tall man behind her. She abused his and the staff and they were not able to deal with her at all other than to tell the man that they are reclining seats and they could not prevent her from doing so. They were also very slow to react when a large nu of passengers stood up and started taking their luggage out of the overhead bins whilst the aircraft was still taxiing at Heathrow. I will never fly Egypt Air again! I know this isn’t the airline’s fault but the security at Cairo airport was a joke. With the terrible security record on flights out of Egypt, they really need to take it seriously. Scanners weren’t working, liquids were allowed on, only one person operating the cray machine and searching bags caused a massive backlog of people…I’m convinced you could have got anything onto that plane if you were determined enough. By the way, it was the same story in Aswan airport.

The plane was old and several things were broken including my seat. The sinks in the restrooms didn’t drain. The armrest on my seat was broken so the seat was constantly reclined. The tray table was broken. The fabric was coming off the seats. The overhead bin doors wouldn’t stay locked. The hotel accommodation was disgusting.

Boarding was chaotic and disorganized, and the foot rest to my seat was broken. But the food was good and the flight attendants were kind and attentive.

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

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.

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