Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Historically, direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo have been available, making up approximately 9.6% of all flights on this route. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on a trailing 90-day analysis of flight options.

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

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Cairo has a duration of approximately 8 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 6265 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to about 14 hours and 55 minutes. These durations provide an estimate for planning your journey between the two cities.

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

Historically, flights from Johannesburg to Cairo are frequently discounted. This route is classified as one where deals appear often, based on analysis over the trailing 30 days. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a more favorable fare for their journey.

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Johannesburg to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

When looking for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairo, prices typically range from $737–$1807, with a median of $1232. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 19% of recent fares from Johannesburg to Cairo were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo is often in December or January, with median fares around $507 for both months. May also presents a more affordable option, with a median fare of $528.

For flights from Johannesburg to Cairo, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 9.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Cairo takes approximately 25h 33m, including connections. This reflects the reality that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Johannesburg and Cairo is 6265 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This distance contributes to the extended journey times and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Cairo

Regular price: $530 - $692

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo is typically between $530 and $692. Currently, the lowest deal available is $379 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Sep 4-Sep 22.

now $379

Low $530

High $692

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo is January, with a median price of $507. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $2105. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $507

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,105

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Cairo

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$709

$417

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$759

$417

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$636

$402

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$647

$403

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$696

$421

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$720

$420

One-way

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

5 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 8

$769 → $377

51%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$948 → $564

41%

4 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 13

$762 → $409

46%

4 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 21

$730 → $409

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

Johannesburg - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Cairo are near the typical level of $1232.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December, January, or May for the best prices.

Historically, December, January, and May offer the lowest median prices at $507 and $528.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 25h 33m.

The median flight duration from Johannesburg to Cairo is 25 hours and 33 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 9.6% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Cairo are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal with Ethiopian Airlines was found for $379 via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo, with prices from $498.

📍 ~20 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$498

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from Cairo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$498

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International (SPX) is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Cairo and Giza.

📍 ~45 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$952

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Jan 25

Cairo, Egypt

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$5,941

$2,746

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Jan 24

Cairo, Egypt

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$5,852

$2,756

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From JNB

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Dec 28

Cairo, Egypt

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$3,128

$1,968

Save $1,160

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Jan 01

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$4,776

$2,021

Save $2,755

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Jan 02

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$5,066

$2,046

Save $3,020

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Sep 16

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,666

$1,873

Save $793

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 19

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,680

$1,873

Save $807

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Aug 21

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,895

$1,922

Save $973

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Aug 15

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,880

$1,935

Save $945

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Dec 16

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,930

$1,968

Save $962

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Oct 01

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,985

$1,968

Save $1,017

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 01

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,933

$1,968

Save $965

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Johannesburg to Cairo is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a flight has been observed at approximately $563. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $795, while booking 60+ days out can result in prices around $1481. These trends are based on a trailing 90-day analysis of flight prices.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo is considered to be around $737 or less. The median price for this route has been $1232. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1807 or less. This threshold helps travelers identify value when planning their trip.

Historically, December and January have been the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo, with a median price of $507 in both months. May also shows a competitive median price of $528. Across the trailing quarter, the annual median price for this route has been $1232. These trends are based on 270 days of historical flight data.

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Johannesburg to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

For flights from Johannesburg to Cairo, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 9.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Cairo takes approximately 25h 33m, including connections. This reflects the reality that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Johannesburg and Cairo is 6265 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This distance contributes to the extended journey times and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Cairo

Regular price: $530 - $692

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo is typically between $530 and $692. Currently, the lowest deal available is $379 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Sep 4-Sep 22.

now $379

Low $530

High $692

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

January

Cheapest

Flights from $507

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,105

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Cairo

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$709

$417

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$759

$417

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$636

$402

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$647

$403

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$696

$421

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Ethiopian Airlines

$720

$420

One-way

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

5 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 8

$769 → $377

51%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$948 → $564

41%

4 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 13

$762 → $409

46%

4 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 21

$730 → $409

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

Johannesburg - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Cairo are near the typical level of $1232.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December, January, or May for the best prices.

Historically, December, January, and May offer the lowest median prices at $507 and $528.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 25h 33m.

The median flight duration from Johannesburg to Cairo is 25 hours and 33 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 9.6% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Cairo are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal with Ethiopian Airlines was found for $379 via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo, with prices from $498.

📍 ~20 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$498

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from Cairo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$498

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International (SPX) is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Cairo and Giza.

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,933

$1,968

Save $965

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Cairo

Johannesburg to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Cairo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

Johannesburg - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in December, January, or May for the best prices.

Flights typically take 25h 33m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairo

Best Elite deals to Cairo

Jan 25

Jan 24

Dec 28

Jan 01

Jan 02

Sep 16

Sep 19

Aug 21

Aug 15

Dec 16

Oct 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

When is the best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

How much should a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo cost?

What's the best month to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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

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

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More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to Cairo from other cities

Johannesburg to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Cairo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

Johannesburg - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in December, January, or May for the best prices.

Flights typically take 25h 33m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairo

Best Elite deals to Cairo

Jan 25

Jan 24

Dec 28

Jan 01

Jan 02

Sep 16

Sep 19

Aug 21

Aug 15

Dec 16

Oct 01

Dec 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

When is the best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

How much should a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo cost?

What's the best month to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo?