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Flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Find cheap airlines flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Cairo, including EgyptAir, South African Airways, EgyptAir has lowest fares on this route.
EgyptAir logo EgyptAir
South African Airways logo South African Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Cairo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo: One way flights from $352, round trip flights from $614. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        JNB 9:45 PM
        8h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAI 7:10 AM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Thu, Jun 18 | EgyptAir
        CAI 11:45 PM
        8h 25m
        Nonstop
        JNB 7:10 AM
        Cairo - Johannesburg | Mon, Jun 22 | EgyptAir
        $614 $1,146
        46% off
        46% off
        $1,146 $614
      • JNB 9:45 PM
        8h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAI 7:10 AM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Sat, Jun 20 | EgyptAir
        CAI 11:45 PM
        8h 25m
        Nonstop
        JNB 7:10 AM
        Cairo - Johannesburg | Mon, Jun 22 | EgyptAir
        $848 $1,146
        26% off
        26% off
        $1,146 $848
      • JNB 9:50 AM
        18h 35m
        1 stop
        CAI 5:25 AM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Fri, Jun 19 | Etihad Airways
        CAI 7:45 PM
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:20 AM
        Cairo - Johannesburg | Mon, Jun 22 | Etihad Airways
        $381 $1,146
        67% off
        67% off
        $1,146 $381
      • JNB 9:50 AM
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:10 AM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Thu, Jun 25 | Etihad Airways
        CAI 8:15 AM
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:20 AM
        Cairo - Johannesburg | Wed, Jul 1 | Etihad Airways
        $486
        57% off
        $1,146 $486
      • JNB 8:20 AM
        16h 45m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Sun, Jun 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAI 3:20 AM
        11h 5m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:25 PM
        Cairo - Johannesburg | Thu, Jun 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $515
        55% off
        $1,146 $515
      • JNB 8:20 AM
        16h 45m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:05 AM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Thu, Jun 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        CAI 3:20 AM
        11h 5m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:25 PM
        Cairo - Johannesburg | Mon, Jun 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $517
        55% off
        $1,146 $517
      • JNB 8:55 PM
        14h 15m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:10 PM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Tue, Jul 21 | Qatar Airways
        CAI 2:10 PM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        JNB 9:00 AM
        Cairo - Johannesburg | Mon, Jul 27 | Qatar Airways
        $556
        51% off
        $1,146 $556
      • JNB 12:40 PM
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        CAI 10:50 AM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Sat, Jul 25 | Qatar Airways
        CAI 2:10 PM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        JNB 9:00 AM
        Cairo - Johannesburg | Thu, Jul 30 | Qatar Airways
        $560
        51% off
        $1,146 $560
      • JNB 12:40 PM
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        CAI 10:50 AM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Mon, Aug 10 | Qatar Airways
        CAI 12:50 PM
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        JNB 9:00 AM
        Cairo - Johannesburg | Sat, Aug 15 | Qatar Airways
        $583
        49% off
        $1,146 $583
      • JNB 9:45 AM
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:15 AM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Thu, Jun 18 | Etihad Airways
        CAI 7:45 PM
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:15 AM
        Cairo - Johannesburg | Mon, Jun 22 | Etihad Airways
        $588
        49% off
        $1,146 $588
      • JNB 9:45 AM
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:15 AM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Sun, Jun 21 | Etihad Airways
        CAI 7:45 PM
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:20 AM
        Cairo - Johannesburg | Thu, Jun 25 | Etihad Airways
        $588
        49% off
        $1,146 $588
      • JNB 12:40 PM
        22h 30m
        1 stop
        CAI 12:10 PM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Thu, Aug 6 | Qatar Airways
        CAI 12:50 PM
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        JNB 9:00 AM
        Cairo - Johannesburg | Wed, Aug 12 | Qatar Airways
        $597
        48% off
        $1,146 $597
      • JNB 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Thu, Jun 18 | Normal Airline
        CAI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        JNB 4:00 PM
        Cairo - Johannesburg | Sat, Jun 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        JNB 9:45 PM
        8h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAI 7:10 AM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Sat, Jul 25 | EgyptAir
        $352 $478
        26% off
        26% off
        $478 $352
      • JNB 9:45 PM
        8h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAI 7:10 AM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Thu, Jul 30 | EgyptAir
        $353 $478
        26% off
        26% off
        $478 $353
      • JNB 9:45 AM
        30h 35m
        1 stop
        CAI 5:20 PM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Thu, Jun 18 | Etihad Airways
        $288 $478
        40% off
        40% off
        $478 $288
      • JNB 9:45 AM
        30h 35m
        1 stop
        CAI 5:20 PM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Wed, Jul 29 | Etihad Airways
        $289
        40% off
        $478 $289
      • JNB 9:45 AM
        26h 25m
        1 stop
        CAI 1:10 PM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Thu, Jul 30 | Etihad Airways
        $289
        40% off
        $478 $289
      • JNB 9:45 AM
        30h 35m
        1 stop
        CAI 5:20 PM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Mon, Jun 22 | Etihad Airways
        $290
        39% off
        $478 $290
      • JNB 9:45 AM
        26h 25m
        1 stop
        CAI 1:10 PM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Sat, Jun 20 | Etihad Airways
        $294
        38% off
        $478 $294
      • JNB 9:45 AM
        30h 35m
        1 stop
        CAI 5:20 PM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Wed, Jul 22 | Etihad Airways
        $298
        38% off
        $478 $298
      • JNB 9:50 AM
        30h 30m
        1 stop
        CAI 5:20 PM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Wed, Aug 12 | Etihad Airways
        $300
        37% off
        $478 $300
      • JNB 9:45 AM
        30h 35m
        1 stop
        CAI 5:20 PM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Wed, Jun 17 | Etihad Airways
        $302
        37% off
        $478 $302
      • JNB 9:50 AM
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        CAI 1:10 PM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Sat, Jul 18 | Etihad Airways
        $303
        37% off
        $478 $303
      • JNB 9:50 AM
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        CAI 1:10 PM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Thu, Jul 16 | Etihad Airways
        $304
        36% off
        $478 $304
      • JNB 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CAI 2:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Cairo | Thu, Jun 18 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Johannesburg to Cairo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Johannesburg to Cairo

The distance between Johannesburg and Cairo is approximately 6,270.05 km. It takes around 8 hours 25 minutes on average to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$288
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$381
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance6,270.05 km
Average flight time8 hours 25 minutes
Popular airlineEgyptAir
Flight statistics for the Johannesburg–Cairo route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

The average price of one-way flights from Johannesburg to Cairo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo is October, with an average price of $312; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to $472.

$472
$392
$312
$232
    Cheapest
  • $444
    Jun
  • $411
    Jul
  • $421
    Aug
  • $341
    Sep
  • $312
    Oct
  • $383
    Nov
  • $416
    Dec
  • $391
    Jan
  • $363
    Feb
  • $468
    Mar
  • $472
    Apr
  • $375
    May

When is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo during Juneteenth National Independence Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Johannesburg to Cairo during Juneteenth National Independence Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo are available on Jun 18, with fares starting at $294.

$515
$405
$294
$184
    Cheapest
  • $515
    16
    Jun
  • $310
    17
  • $294
    18
  • $486
    19
  • $311
    20
  • $407
    21

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo (JNB-CAI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as $288 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to CAI on Thu, Jun 18), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $381 departing on Fri, Jun 19 and returning on Mon, Jun 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Cairo with the following airlines, including: EgyptAir South African Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 8 hours 25 minutes to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cairo (CAI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Cairo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: EgyptAir: S/-/T/-/T/-/S -- MS840 (21:47)
  • To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Cairo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jun 18, with one-way flights priced at just $288.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is EgyptAir.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cairo travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo on June 22, 2026 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at $288.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairo, with O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cairo International Airport (JNB-CAI) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairo International Airport (CAI) Capital International Airport (CCE).
  • The time difference between Cairo and Johannesburg is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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