Can I fly direct from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are not common, historically representing only 3.9% of all available flights. When a direct option is not available, travelers typically encounter flights with two stopovers. This indicates that most journeys on this route will involve at least one connection, and often more.

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

A direct flight from Cairo to Johannesburg typically takes around 8 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 6265 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to approximately 19 hours and 10 minutes. This substantial difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes when available.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are classified as frequent. This suggests that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, and new deals appear regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to secure a favorable fare as prices change.

Flights From Cairo

To Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Browse current best options from Cairo. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Cairo

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Johannesburg

Prices updated 7 days ago

483 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Oct 26, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Cairo to Johannesburg

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cairo to Johannesburg

2026-11-15 – 2026-11-30
CAI - Johannesburg
89% AI deal score
$587
$469
Round trip
2026-11-02 – 2026-11-30
CAI - Johannesburg
89% AI deal score
$611
$474
Round trip
2026-11-06 – 2026-11-30
CAI - Johannesburg
89% AI deal score
$592
$476
Round trip
2026-11-05 – 2026-11-30
CAI - Johannesburg
89% AI deal score
$595
$476
Round trip
2026-11-07 – 2026-11-30
CAI - Johannesburg
89% AI deal score
$591
$476
Round trip
2026-11-01 – 2026-11-30
CAI - Johannesburg
89% AI deal score
$612
$476
Round trip
2026-11-26 – 2026-11-30
CAI - Johannesburg
88% AI deal score
$647
$521
Round trip
2026-11-13 – 2026-11-30
CAI - Johannesburg
81% AI deal score
$582
$524
Round trip
2026-11-22 – 2026-11-30
CAI - Johannesburg
81% AI deal score
$600
$529
Round trip
2026-11-21 – 2026-11-30
CAI - Johannesburg
81% AI deal score
$596
$529
Round trip

Cairo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Only 1% of recent fares for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg were classified as a good price. Right now, fares to Johannesburg are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $830–$1626, with a median of $1138. New deals appear almost daily for this long-haul route.

When considering cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg, the cheapest time to fly is often in January, with a median fare of $491. February also offers lower prices, with a median of $558. Travelers can also find more competitive fares in September, where the median price is $922.

A typical journey from Cairo to Johannesburg takes about 8h 20m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median connecting flight involving 2 stopovers. For those itineraries that do connect, the median connecting flight time is 21h 20m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 8h 20m.

The distance between Cairo and Johannesburg is 6265 km, making this a long-haul journey. Only 3.9% of recent fares for this route were for direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg, indicating that most travelers will experience a layover.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Johannesburg

Regular price: $534 - $952

Prices for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg is typically between 534 USD and 952 USD. The current lowest deal is 465 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Nov 29-Dec 6.

now $465

Low $534

High $952

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 $491. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1232. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $491

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,232

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Johannesburg

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$876

$1,759

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 8

$782 → $510

35%

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

$777 → $541

30%

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$743 → $543

27%

7 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 14

$672 → $475

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg

Cairo - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Cairo to Johannesburg are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $491.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 20m.

Direct flights to Johannesburg typically take 8h 20m, while connecting flights average 21h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 3.9% of recent flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights.

Egyptair is an 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 within a 30-day window.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg.

📍 ~18 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$359

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a major gateway to Johannesburg, offering diverse flight options from Cairo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$371

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes despite significant travel distance.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$584

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Cairo to Johannesburg.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CAI

Elite

Nov 09

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$2,902

$1,846

Save $1,056

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 31

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,278

$1,866

Save $1,412

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Nov 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$2,829

$1,888

Save $941

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Nov 03

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$2,847

$1,893

Save $954

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 18

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,144

$1,944

Save $1,200

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 17

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,169

$1,944

Save $1,225

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 31

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,251

$1,949

Save $1,302

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 18

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,169

$1,959

Save $1,210

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Nov 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,010

$2,016

Save $994

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 01

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,961

$2,162

Save $1,799

South African Airways

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 18

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$3,142

$1,844

Save $1,298

Air Algérie

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Nov 12

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$2,804

$1,860

Save $944

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, booking flights from Cairo to Johannesburg 60 or more days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. The average price for flights booked within this window is around $1152. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise to approximately $1341. For those planning 28-59 days ahead, the average price is about $1212, indicating that earlier booking tends to be more economical.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $830. The median price for this route has historically been around $1138. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $1626 or less. Therefore, aiming for prices below the median, and especially at or below $830, indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, January and February have been the cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg, with median prices of $491 and $558 respectively. While September also shows a relatively lower median of $922, it was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $1138, so flights in January or February offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

Related routes

More routes from Cairo

Flights from Cairo to Kuala Lumpur Flights from Cairo to Lagos Flights from Cairo to London Flights from Cairo to Los Angeles Flights from Cairo to Manchester Flights from Cairo to Marrakesh Flights from Cairo to Melbourne Flights from Cairo to Nairobi Flights from Cairo to New York Flights from Cairo to Paris Flights from Cairo to Riyadh Flights from Cairo to Seoul

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg Flights from Casablanca to Johannesburg Flights from Chiang Mai to Johannesburg Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg Flights from Dakar to Johannesburg Flights from Dallas to Johannesburg Flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg Flights from Douala to Johannesburg Flights from Dubai to Johannesburg Flights from Durban to Johannesburg Flights from East London to Johannesburg Flights from Entebbe to Johannesburg

Cairo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Johannesburg

Regular price: $534 - $952

Prices for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg is typically between 534 USD and 952 USD. The current lowest deal is 465 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Nov 29-Dec 6.

now $465

Low $534

High $952

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg

January

Cheapest

Flights from $491

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,232

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Johannesburg

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$876

$1,759

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 8

$782 → $510

35%

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

$777 → $541

30%

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$743 → $543

27%

7 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 14

$672 → $475

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg

Cairo - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Cairo to Johannesburg are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $491.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 20m.

Direct flights to Johannesburg typically take 8h 20m, while connecting flights average 21h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 3.9% of recent flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights.

Egyptair is an 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 within a 30-day window.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg.

📍 ~18 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$359

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a major gateway to Johannesburg, offering diverse flight options from Cairo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$371

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes despite significant travel distance.

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$2,804

$1,860

Save $944

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 is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 8h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

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

Nov 09

Dec 31

Nov 07

Nov 03

Dec 18

Dec 17

Dec 31

Dec 18

Nov 06

Dec 01

Dec 18

Nov 12

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 is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 8h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

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

Nov 09

Dec 31

Nov 07

Nov 03

Dec 18

Dec 17

Dec 31

Dec 18

Nov 06

Dec 01

Dec 18

Nov 12

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?