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

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$524	Ethiopian 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is currently $524
Cheapest one-way flight	$344	Etihad 1 stop 19 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is currently $344
Cheapest nonstop flights	$770	EgyptAir Nonstop 9 hr Sat, Jun 27 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is currently $770
Last-minute weekend getaway	$615	Qatar Airways 1 stop 22 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairo to Johannesburg is currently $615
Cheapest business class flights	$1,793	Ethiopian 1 stop 12 hr Fri, May 15 — Thu, May 28	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is currently $1,793

Fastest flight	8 hr 11 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cairo to Johannesburg takes 8 hr 11 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $335–520
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $455–650

Popular airlines from Cairo to Johannesburg

EgyptAir

Nonstop

Typical price: $455–1,050

4 weekly nonstop flights

CAI - JNB Every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Emirates

from $900

Typical price: $770–1,150

42 weekly connecting flights

CAI - JNB Every day
Ethiopian

from $524

Typical price: $365–770

24 weekly connecting flights

CAI - JNB Every day
Qatar Airways

from $615

Typical price: $550–890

23 weekly connecting flights

CAI - JNB Every day
British Airways

14 weekly connecting flights

CAI - JNB Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,287

Typical price: $990–1,900

12 weekly connecting flights

CAI - JNB Every day

Popular airports near Cairo

Cairo International Airport (CAI)

Cairo Egypt 28 min 11 mi
Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria (HBE)

Alexandria Egypt 2 hr 34 min 109 mi
Al Alamain International Airport (DBB)

El Dabaa Egypt 3 hr 26 min 176 mi

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairo to Johannesburg

The cheapest flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $335 to $520.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $524. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $344.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Emirates flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is $900, flying from May 16 to May 30.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is $524, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is $615, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is $1,287, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Johannesburg starts at $524 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $344 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

8 hr 11 min is the shortest flight time from Cairo to Johannesburg.

Johannesburg is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Nov–Mar) and mild, drier winters (May–Sep). Most visitors arrive Mar–May and Oct–Dec. Local events include the Rand Show consumer exhibition (Mar–Apr), the Joy of Jazz festival (Sep) and the Joburg Carnival (New Year's Eve).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairo to Johannesburg really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg.

In terms of nonstop flights, EgyptAir is the most popular. EgyptAir offers 4 nonstop flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 42 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairo to Johannesburg are:

Ethiopian offers 24 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Qatar Airways offers 23 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
British Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Turkish Airlines offers 12 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairo and Johannesburg.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $524. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $344.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Emirates flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is $900, flying from May 16 to May 30.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is $524, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is $615, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is $1,287, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.

EgyptAir flies direct from Cairo to Johannesburg.

There are 4 EgyptAir direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairo and Johannesburg at price $615 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

EgyptAir flies direct from Cairo to Johannesburg.

There are 4 EgyptAir direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are only available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairo and Johannesburg start at $770 from Sat, Jun 27 to Sun, Jul 12 with EgyptAir.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairo and Johannesburg start at $1,793 from Fri, May 15 to Thu, May 28 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairo and Johannesburg start at $524 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27.

To book business class trips from Cairo to Johannesburg, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairo and Johannesburg starts at $615 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairo and Johannesburg at price $615 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cairo to Johannesburg, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.