Can I fly direct from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Historically, approximately 15.4% of flights from Cairo to Johannesburg have been direct. For journeys that involve a stopover, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. While direct flights are available, a significant portion of routes typically include at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from Cairo to Johannesburg typically takes 8 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 6265 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 13 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their itinerary, noting the significant difference between direct and one-stop journeys.

Should I set a price alert for Cairo to Johannesburg flights?

Based on historical trends, flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are classified as frequent in terms of deal availability. This indicates that price fluctuations and new deals occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to capture favorable pricing as it becomes available for this route.

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2026-10-25 – 2026-10-30
CAI - Johannesburg
93% AI deal score
$700
$420
Round trip
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CAI - Johannesburg
92% AI deal score
$657
$421
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CAI - Johannesburg
92% AI deal score
$668
$421
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CAI - Johannesburg
93% AI deal score
$688
$421
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CAI - Johannesburg
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$666
$421
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CAI - Johannesburg
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$669
$421
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CAI - Johannesburg
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$649
$421
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CAI - Johannesburg
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$706
$421
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CAI - Johannesburg
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$607
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CAI - Johannesburg
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$586
$421
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Cairo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Right now, 33% of recent fares from Cairo to Johannesburg are considered a good price. For cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg, prices are currently above the typical level, with fares typically ranging from $447–$679, and a median of $579.

A typical journey from Cairo to Johannesburg takes about 14h 55m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 6265 km.

Most itineraries from Cairo to Johannesburg connect at least once. Only 15.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg, with connecting itineraries typically involving 1 stopover.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg? The most affordable months to fly are January, with a median fare of $397, followed by February at $398, and March at $405. New deals for this route appear almost daily.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Johannesburg

Regular price: $593 - $917

Current prices for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $593 to $917. The current lowest deal is $415 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Oct 17-Oct 23.

now $415

Low $593

High $917

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg is January, with a median price of $397. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1615. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $397

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,615

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Johannesburg

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

$777

$547

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$815

$467

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$803

$466

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$765

$467

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$838

$510

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

$881

$547

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

2 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 28

$882 → $555

37%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$867 → $569

34%

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

$693 → $441

36%

7 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 13

$696 → $451

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg

Cairo - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cairo to Johannesburg are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $397

Historically, January, February, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 14h 55m

The median flight duration from Cairo to Johannesburg is 14 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 15.4% of recent fares are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair is one airline that offers direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a great option for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$420

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$420

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,126

$1,529

Save $1,597

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Nov 05

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$2,829

$1,913

Save $916

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 31

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,552

$1,915

Save $1,637

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,544

$1,923

Save $1,621

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Oct 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$2,965

$1,925

Save $1,040

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Sep 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,041

$1,925

Save $1,116

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,552

$1,927

Save $1,625

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,530

$1,927

Save $1,603

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Oct 24

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$2,962

$1,956

Save $1,006

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Oct 24

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,004

$1,987

Save $1,017

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 17

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,402

$2,011

Save $1,391

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg is typically 7-13 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $547. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $659, while booking 28-59 days out resulted in an average price of $978. This trend suggests that booking too far in advance or too close to the departure date may lead to higher fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is considered to be $447 or less. The median price for this route was $579, with 75% of prices falling below $679. By comparing prices to these historical benchmarks, travelers can identify favorable opportunities for their journey.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg are January, February, and March. In January, the median price was $397, while February saw a median of $398, and March had a median of $405. These months are notably more affordable compared to the annual median price of $579 for this route, offering potential savings for travelers.

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Cairo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

A typical journey from Cairo to Johannesburg takes about 14h 55m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 6265 km.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Johannesburg

Regular price: $593 - $917

Current prices for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $593 to $917. The current lowest deal is $415 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Oct 17-Oct 23.

now $415

Low $593

High $917

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg

January

Cheapest

Flights from $397

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,615

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Johannesburg

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

$777

$547

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$815

$467

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$803

$466

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$765

$467

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$838

$510

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Etihad Airways

$881

$547

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

2 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 28

$882 → $555

37%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$867 → $569

34%

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

$693 → $441

36%

7 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 13

$696 → $451

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg

Cairo - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cairo to Johannesburg are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $397

Historically, January, February, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 14h 55m

The median flight duration from Cairo to Johannesburg is 14 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 15.4% of recent fares are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair is one airline that offers direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a great option for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$420

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$420

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering a comprehensive range of cabin classes.

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,402

$2,011

Save $1,391

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Cairo to Johannesburg

Cairo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg

Cairo - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median price at $397

Flights typically take 14h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Egyptair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Cairo main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Dec 01

Oct 30

Nov 05

Dec 31

Dec 26

Oct 27

Sep 29

Dec 29

Dec 26

Oct 24

Oct 24

Dec 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?

How do I know if a Cairo to Johannesburg flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Can I fly direct from Cairo to Johannesburg?

How long does it take to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Should I set a price alert for Cairo to Johannesburg flights?

Related routes

More routes from Cairo

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Cairo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg

Cairo - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median price at $397

Flights typically take 14h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Egyptair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Cairo main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Dec 01

Oct 30

Nov 05

Dec 31

Dec 26

Oct 27

Sep 29

Dec 29

Dec 26

Oct 24

Oct 24

Dec 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?

How do I know if a Cairo to Johannesburg flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg?