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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cairo from R5 490

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CAI
Jun 16 — Jun 231
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Cairo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Cairo flight deals. Data was last updated 11 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 067

One-way from

R5 490

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R9 458

Good round-trip deal

R10 452 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 557 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/6-20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 20m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • South Africa to Cairo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R8 744 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 203 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Cairo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Cairo.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 June 2025.

Thu 12/69:50JNB - CAI
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 22/68:20CAI - JNB
1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/6R7 067
Fri 25/714:30JNB - CAI
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/83:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R7 120
Wed 11/621:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Tue 24/623:45CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 11/6R7 368
Tue 28/1012:45JNB - CAI
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1120:20CAI - JNB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6R9 405
Sat 26/713:50CPT - CAI
1 stop11h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 1/83:20CAI - CPT
1 stop12h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6R9 812
Wed 11/621:45JNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/622:20CAI - JNB
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6R10 184
Wed 11/617:55JNB - CAI
1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 21/610:10CAI - JNB
1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6R11 441
Sat 26/77:00CPT - CAI
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/83:20CAI - CPT
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6R11 494
Mon 22/916:35CPT - CAI
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 29/92:10CAI - CPT
1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/6R12 699
Thu 19/613:05CPT - CAI
1 stop34h 45mEmirates
Thu 26/62:45CAI - CPT
1 stop15h 05mEmirates
Deal found 10/6R14 186
Wed 11/614:05HLA - CAI
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/62:45CAI - HLA
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6R16 631

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Cairo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 11 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Cairo that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Cairo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Fri 20/6

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R7 067

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

9:50-5:35

1 stop18h 45m

Cairo

Fri 20/6

2:25-8:20

1 stop30h 55m

R7 421

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Cairo

Tue 24/6

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R8 554

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

20:25-12:10

1 stop14h 45m

Cairo

Wed 30/7

2:05-16:10

1 stop15h 05m

R9 652

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/7

13:50-2:05

1 stop11h 15m

Cairo

Fri 1/8

3:20-14:35

1 stop12h 15m

R9 812

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Cairo

Sat 28/6

22:20-15:20

1 stop18h 00m

R10 945

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/6

17:55-9:15

1 stop14h 20m

Cairo

Mon 7/7

10:10-10:35

1 stop25h 25m

R11 477

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/7

7:00-2:05

2 stops18h 05m

Cairo

Fri 1/8

3:20-19:05

2 stops16h 45m

R11 494

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/8

16:35-4:20

1 stop34h 45m

Cairo

Wed 20/8

6:10-11:50

1 stop30h 40m

R13 142

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/6

13:05-0:50

1 stop34h 45m

Cairo

Thu 26/6

2:45-16:50

1 stop15h 05m

R14 186

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Cairo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Cairo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Cairo?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairo (average of R447). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R628). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Cairo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Cairo as you normally would.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairo. Reviews last updated 11 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, South African and Qatar Airways from South Africa to Cairo. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Cairo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo from South Africa?

    Cairo (CAI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Cairo. It is only a 18,6 km journey from Cairo (CAI) to Cairo’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Cairo one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 490. Etihad Airways flights start at R5 597 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R5 898 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Cairo?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Cairo?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Africa to Cairo are Aegean Airlines (86%), South African (86%) and Etihad Airways (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Cairo?

    On average you can expect to pay R21 644 for a flight from South Africa to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is R5 686 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo) is currently priced at R6 766.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Cairo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Cairo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Cairo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Cairo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Cairo?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cairo (average of R447). Flying from South Africa to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R628). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 366AverageR10 979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 466AverageR7 508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR7 263AverageR9 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 602AverageR10 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 815AverageR12 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 311AverageR12 114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 536AverageR14 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 837AverageR26 276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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