Cheap Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cairo (CAI)

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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cairo (CAI)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Ethiopian Airlines
Fri, 6 Feb. - Thu, 12 Feb.
JNB
Johannesburg
CAI
Cairo
AU$634 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$634
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Fri, 6 Feb. from Johannesburg to Cairo, returning Thu, 12 Feb., priced at AU$634 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Fri, 17 Oct. - Thu, 30 Oct.
JNB
Johannesburg
CAI
Cairo
AU$640 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$640
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Fri, 17 Oct. from Johannesburg to Cairo, returning Thu, 30 Oct., priced at AU$640 found 3 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, 5 Feb. - Wed, 11 Feb.
JNB
Johannesburg
CAI
Cairo
AU$651 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$651
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 5 Feb. from Johannesburg to Cairo, returning Wed, 11 Feb., priced at AU$651 found 6 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Tue, 10 Feb. - Tue, 17 Feb.
JNB
Johannesburg
CAI
Cairo
AU$659 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$659
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue, 10 Feb. from Johannesburg to Cairo, returning Tue, 17 Feb., priced at AU$659 found 2 days ago
Egyptair
Fri, 6 Feb. - Thu, 12 Feb.
JNB
Johannesburg
CAI
Cairo
AU$742 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$742
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Egyptair flight, departing Fri, 6 Feb. from Johannesburg to Cairo, returning Thu, 12 Feb., priced at AU$742 found 1 day ago
Etihad Airways
Thu, 4 Sep. - Thu, 18 Sep.
JNB
Johannesburg
CAI
Cairo
AU$746 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$746
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 4 Sep. from Johannesburg to Cairo, returning Thu, 18 Sep., priced at AU$746 found 6 days ago
Egyptair
Sun, 5 Apr. - Tue, 14 Apr.
JNB
Johannesburg
CAI
Cairo
AU$769 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$769
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Egyptair flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr. from Johannesburg to Cairo, returning Tue, 14 Apr., priced at AU$769 found 4 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Fri, 17 Oct. - Thu, 30 Oct.
JNB
Johannesburg
CAI
Cairo
AU$780 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$780
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Fri, 17 Oct. from Johannesburg to Cairo, returning Thu, 30 Oct., priced at AU$780 found 3 days ago
Qatar Airways
Mon, 13 Oct. - Tue, 28 Oct.
JNB
Johannesburg
CAI
Cairo
AU$972 Return, found 22 hours ago
AU$972
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct. from Johannesburg to Cairo, returning Tue, 28 Oct., priced at AU$972 found 22 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Fri, 6 Feb. - Thu, 12 Feb.
JNB
Johannesburg
CAI
Cairo
AU$987 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$987
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, 6 Feb. from Johannesburg to Cairo, returning Thu, 12 Feb., priced at AU$987 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cairo (CAI)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$576 - AU$973 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Johannesburg to Cairo route information
Origin airport
O.R. Tambo Intl.
Destination airport
Cairo Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, British Airways, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Rwandair, South African Airways, Turkish Airlines
Return price
AU$633
Distance
6226 km
Average flight time
9 hours 20 mins

Your quick guide to flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

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From the great flight deals with prices currently ranging from AU$634 to AU$987, you can choose to see the cheapest flights first. Generally, you can book the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo around 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If your travel dates are flexible, try to avoid weekends and peak seasons – when you are more likely to grab the lowest prices. Even last minute, there are some impressive deals. The cheapest time to fly to Cairo is normally in February.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to CAI?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey from JNB to CAI is AU$634. But you better act fast. This figure is based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Johannesburg Airport to CAI?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but each air carrier has different terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel your flight, go to our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Cairo Intl. Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Cairo Intl. Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Cairo Intl. Airport?
You'll have 6 300 kilometres to cover on the long-haul Kempton Park to Cairo route. Dress in layers of comfy clothes and consider taking a pair of noise-cancelling earphones.
Which airlines fly direct from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)?
EgyptAir (MS) will take you from JNB to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) comfortably and reliably. Take your pick of 17 direct flights every month along this route.
Are O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking last minute from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to CAI can be hit-or-miss. It is possible to score a bargain, but then again, you could miss out entirely! If you'd rather play it safe and start planning ahead of time, Expedia compares flight deals up to a year in advance. Just bear in mind that not all airlines advertise their prices so far in advance. Our top tip? Check back often as updates are made frequently.

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