CAI - JNB

£227 Find Cheap Flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg departing on 16/5. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cairo to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£351
Typical prices: £346-£476
Ethiopian Air
Sat 25/4Sun 3/5
CAI - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£227
Typical prices: £288-£334
Air Algerie
Sat 16/5
CAI - JNB • 1 stop
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Prepare for numerous security checks at Cairo.
Use the Gautrain for secure transfers from JNB.
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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

Sat, 25 Apr - Sun, 3 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:20 - 13:05
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 02:05
JNB
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CAI
10h 35m
1 stop
£351Ethiopian Air
Sat, 16 May - Tue, 16 Jun
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:20 - 13:05
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 02:05
JNB
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
£374Ethiopian Air
Sat, 4 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:20 - 13:05
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 02:05
JNB
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CAI
10h 35m
1 stop
£401Ethiopian Air
Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Etihad Airways Logo
08:15 - 08:20
CAI
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JNB
25h 05m
1 stop
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09:50 - 13:10
JNB
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CAI
26h 20m
1 stop
£403Etihad Airways
Tue, 7 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:20 - 13:05
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 02:05
JNB
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CAI
26h 15m
1 stop
£409Ethiopian Air
Wed, 8 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:20 - 13:05
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 02:05
JNB
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
£410Ethiopian Air
Sat, 4 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
07:15 - 08:20
CAI
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JNB
25h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 04:25
JNB
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CAI
18h 35m
1 stop
£420Etihad Airways
Fri, 15 May - Fri, 12 Jun
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:20 - 13:05
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 02:05
JNB
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CAI
10h 35m
1 stop
£428Ethiopian Air
Mon, 6 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:20 - 03:55
CAI
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JNB
25h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 02:05
JNB
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
£437Ethiopian Air
Wed, 20 May - Thu, 18 Jun
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:20 - 13:05
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 02:05
JNB
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CAI
10h 35m
1 stop
£442Ethiopian Air
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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.

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 April.

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 £303 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £456 and £450 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 £308, 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Cairo to Johannesburg

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CAI

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on JNB

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cairo to Johannesburg

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£227
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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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.
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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 £227 for a one-way ticket and £351 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.

  • 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying 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

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 airline 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 971 reviews
7.6Crew
7.2Boarding
6.9Food
7.1Comfort
6.7Entertainment
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The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

8.0 ExcellentGani, Jan 2026
ABJ - JFK
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The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

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.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

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