Can I fly direct from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are not common. Historically, only 3.9% of the flights on this route have been direct. When a direct option is not available, travelers typically encounter flights with two or more stopovers. This suggests that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one connection.

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

A direct flight from Cairo to Johannesburg typically takes approximately 8 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 6265 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 19 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should factor in these longer durations when planning their itinerary with connecting flights.

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

Given that Cairo to Johannesburg is classified as a frequent deal route, setting a price alert can be beneficial. Historically, deals on this route have appeared regularly across the trailing quarter. This suggests that travelers have a good chance of finding a favorable price if they monitor fare fluctuations.

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To Johannesburg

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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: $516 - $929

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 516 USD and 929 USD. The current lowest deal is 449 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Nov 15-Nov 30.

now $449

Low $516

High $929

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

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$850

$608

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$855

$623

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$660

$623

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$687

$623

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$826

$574

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$722

$501

One-way

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

25 nights

Oct 13 - Nov 7

$678 → $395

42%

30 nights

Oct 13 - Nov 12

$678 → $395

42%

10 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 29

$688 → $410

40%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$920 → $642

30%

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 at $449.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 20m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 8h 20m, while connecting flights average 21h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.9% of recent fares are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a deal at $449

A recent deal from Ethiopian Airlines for Cairo to Johannesburg is available for $449.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

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

Johannesburg, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$4,148

$2,123

Save $2,025

Egyptair

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,355

$1,799

Save $1,556

Air Algérie

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 15

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,229

$1,975

Save $1,254

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,352

$1,975

Save $1,377

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 03

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,905

$2,132

Save $1,773

Egyptair

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 01

Johannesburg, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$3,959

$2,216

Save $1,743

Egyptair

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Oct 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$2,998

$1,799

Save $1,199

Air Algérie

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Oct 09

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$3,031

$1,801

Save $1,230

Air Algérie

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Oct 23

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$3,011

$1,802

Save $1,209

Air Algérie

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Oct 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$3,136

$1,803

Save $1,333

Air Algérie

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Dec 08

Johannesburg, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$3,207

$1,971

Save $1,236

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, booking flights from Cairo to Johannesburg 60 or more days in advance has typically yielded the lowest average prices, around $1152. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out averaged $1212, while those booked 0-6 days before departure were significantly higher, averaging $1341. Planning ahead can lead to more favorable pricing on this route.

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 historically has been around $1138. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed being $1626 or less. Keeping an eye out for fares below the $830 threshold can help travelers identify a good value.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg have been January and February, with median prices of $491 and $558 respectively. September also shows a relatively lower median price of $922. The annual median price for this route is $1138, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Cairo to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Johannesburg

Regular price: $516 - $929

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 516 USD and 929 USD. The current lowest deal is 449 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Nov 15-Nov 30.

now $449

Low $516

High $929

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

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$850

$608

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$855

$623

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$660

$623

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$687

$623

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$826

$574

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Johannesburg

Cairo (CAI) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Egyptair

$722

$501

One-way

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

25 nights

Oct 13 - Nov 7

$678 → $395

42%

30 nights

Oct 13 - Nov 12

$678 → $395

42%

10 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 29

$688 → $410

40%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$920 → $642

30%

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 at $449.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 20m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 8h 20m, while connecting flights average 21h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.9% of recent fares are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a deal at $449

A recent deal from Ethiopian Airlines for Cairo to Johannesburg is available for $449.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

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

$3,207

$1,971

Save $1,236

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

Direct flights take 8h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers a deal at $449

Deals are frequent on 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

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Dec 25

Dec 15

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Dec 01

Oct 30

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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

Direct flights take 8h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers a deal at $449

Deals are frequent on 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

Dec 03

Dec 25

Dec 15

Dec 26

Dec 03

Dec 01

Oct 30

Oct 09

Oct 23

Oct 16

Dec 08

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?